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Timberwolves Bring Kevin Garnett Back as Team Ambassador, Plan No. 21 Jersey Retirement

A leadership change under Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez ended a years-long rift, enabling Garnett’s formal return.

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FILE — Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Garnett smiles as he enters a news conference, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, in Minneapolis, where it was announced that he had signed a five-year contract extension. Garnett said he was proud to call Minnesota his home and was excited about remaining in the Twin Cities. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
May 15, 2021; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Class of 2020 inductee Kevin Garnett speaks during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The team announced Thursday that Garnett has been hired as a visible ambassador for the Timberwolves and Lynx with responsibilities spanning business, community initiatives, fan experience and content.
  • Minnesota will retire Garnett’s No. 21 at Target Center on a future date, with multiple reports indicating the ceremony is expected within the next two seasons.
  • The reunion follows Garnett’s estrangement after a fallout with former owner Glen Taylor, with the new ownership group restoring the relationship.
  • ESPN reported that terms of Garnett’s return were finalized this month with his business manager Rich Gray and attorney George Daniel.
  • Garnett, a 15-time All-Star and 2004 MVP, is the franchise’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and said he is “thrilled to be back home.”