On March 14, Beijing time, the Celtics lost to the Lone Rangers 92-95, and the team's five-game winning streak was ended. After this game, the Celtics also held a grand jersey retirement ceremony at home for team star Kevin Garnett. Former Celtic players, team champions Ray Allen and Pierce also came to the scene, while former team general manager Angie also came to the scene to witness Garnett's jersey retirement. In 2007, it was Angie who helped the team form the Green Army Big Three, and the Big Three helped the team win the championship in the following season, and Angie was the hero of the team's ability to win the championship that year.
During the jersey retirement ceremony, the Celtics also played several short films at home to pay tribute to Garnett, thanking him for his contributions during his time with the team. Also included in the short film is the wish of the famous bill Russell for Garnett, Bill Russell said Kevin, welcome to the Green Army Jersey Club, I am very happy to see you as one of them, we all enjoy watching your game, now our jerseys are hanging above the arena, congratulations.
Later, Garnett took the stage to speak, and he thanked all the people who helped him, and also thanked the Celtics fans for always supporting themselves, without their support, he would not have won the championship here. In his speech, Garnett also spoke about his old teammate Ray Allen. Garnett says he's happy to see you here, and the next one [with the jersey retired] is you. Subsequently, Garnett, Ray Allen and Pierce hugged each other tightly, and the scene was very touching.
After Garnett's speech, his No. 5 jersey was hung high above the North Shore Gardens Arena, and there was another round of enthusiastic cheers. After seeing his jersey being retired, Garnett also rarely shed tears, in everyone's mind, Garnett is a tough guy, but in this moment, he can't control his emotions.
Garnett was not drafted by the Celtics, who played for the Timberwolves for 12 years when he joined the Celtics, and he is the Timberwolves' greatest player. Unfortunately, Garnett, who played for the Timberwolves for many years, has not been able to lead the team to achieve good results in the playoffs, and the team has never been able to impact the championship.
At the age of 31, Garnett also hopes to win a championship ring in his career, and after sticking to the Timberwolves for 12 years, Garnett finally chose to come to the Celtics and form a big three combination with contemporaries Ray Allen and Pierce.
Garnett's decision was also very correct, in the first season with the Celtics, the big three's run-in was very good, and the three players gradually improved on the court, helping the team achieve a very good regular season record. After entering the playoffs, although the process was bumpy, they finally entered the finals. The Celtics played well against arch-rivals the Lakers, garnett beat Gasol In the Finals, and players in other positions on the team also had very good performances. In the 07-08 season, Garnett helped the team win the championship, and although the FMVP was not him in the end, he still got a championship ring, which is also his dream thing.
In the following seasons, although Garnett was not able to help the team win the championship again, Garnett's performance in the six years of playing for the Celtics was absolutely phenomenal, and his presence helped the team become one of the league's top teams, and for many years the team had the strength to impact the championship. Although Garnett did not play for the team for a long time and only helped the team win a championship, there is a gap compared to other players who have been retired jerseys, but it is undeniable that Garnett's career in the Celtics is still great, and his jersey deserves to be retired.
With Garnett's No. 5 jersey hanging above the North Shore Garden Arena, the Green Army No. 5 jersey that belongs to Garnett is about to say goodbye to everyone. And when the No. 21 jersey that Garnett wore with the Timberwolves will be retired is worth looking forward to.