On January 5, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season was in full swing. Earlier today, NBA legend Kevin Garnett posted a photo with Bryant on social media.
This photo is from 1998 All-Star Weekend. Garnett in 3rd grade at the time was the second time, and Bryant in 2nd grade was the first to participate. Under the pressure of Jordan and other big stars, Garnett and Kobe Bryant did not shy away from the stage, they have sent wonderful air-connected assists for each other, so that the world can see their talent. In the years that followed, both were firmly seated as Western Conference All-Star starters, having had wonderful collaborations at the All-Star Game on several occasions.
As the top defender and striker in the West at the time, the two had the opportunity to join forces. In the summer of 2007, Garnett was traded by the Timberwolves, and while Garnett was looking for his next home, he hoped to join the Lakers and Kobe Bryant.
Unfortunately, at that time, Kobe Bryant did not receive a call from Garnett because he was participating in the event in China, so the cooperation between the two did not reach. According to Garnett's autobiography, Bryant also explained the matter to Garnett and expressed his apologies.
In the summer of 2016, the two left the NBA together. In the 2020 Hall of Fame, the two were also inducted together. However, in January 2020, Bryant died in a plane crash at the age of 41. According to Paul Pierce, Garnett cried uncontrollably when he heard the news. On several occasions after that, Garnett expressed his longing for Kobe.
Throughout his career, Bryant has won 5 NBA championships, 1 regular season MVP, 18 All-Star, and 2 NBA leading scorers. Garnett has won an NBA championship once, a regular season MVP, 15 all-Star teams, four NBA rebounding kings, and a champion defender of the year.