The Big Ticket Goes Blue
Kevin Garnett, one of history's greatest basketball players, and the most intense and ruthless shit-talker the NBA has ever seen, rolls with us:
Realizing there was a bit more history to this, I did a little more research and learned that Kevin Garnett almost became a Wolverine instead of going pro:
https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-kevin-garnett-says-he-almost-went-to-michigan-because-of-chris-webber
January 8th, 2024 at 4:46 PM ^
He'll be celebrating with a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios
January 8th, 2024 at 4:47 PM ^
One of the greatest competitors of the NBA. Great pick KG!
January 8th, 2024 at 4:54 PM ^
Research - LOL
I'm old enough to remember. Not too old that I can't remember. I lived in Chicago when KG went to high school and he was a big deal then.
January 8th, 2024 at 4:54 PM ^
Correct - we can claim him as an Almost-Wolverine! By the way, can any other first name beat the All-Kevin starting five?
- Kevin Garnett
- Kevin Durant
- Kevin McHale
- Kevin Johnson
- Kevin Willis
January 8th, 2024 at 4:58 PM ^
Don't forget Kevin Hart. He's short, probably can't play at all, but would be so annoying he'd mess with the opposing team's mind.
January 8th, 2024 at 5:12 PM ^
Kevin Love probably surpasses Willis
January 8th, 2024 at 5:04 PM ^
This is fun, and my first guess is no, but I'll do one:
- Larry Bird
- Larry Nance
- Larry Johnson
- Larry Drew
- Larry Kenon
- Coach Larry Brown
January 8th, 2024 at 5:05 PM ^
This would be a fun thread. All Chris team would be strong: Webber, Paul, Mullin, Bosh but can’t think of a 5th. There has to be a hall of famer from awhile back.
January 8th, 2024 at 5:13 PM ^
Is Khris Middleton allowed? He's pretty good
January 8th, 2024 at 6:29 PM ^
My submission would be CJ McCollum, whose given name is Christian James. Otherwise maybe Kristaps Porzingis? Not many good choices. Christian Laettner? Chris Mills?
Edit: Shame on me for omitting Wyoming, Michigan's own Chris Kaman, who averaged just under 13 and 8 in a long career, overcoming pretty significant ADHD along the way.
I remember when his high school, Tiny Division 4 Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian, somehow had 2 seven footers on the team, one of whom ended up making millions in the NBA.
Yes, I'm distracting myself with this. 1 Hour.
January 8th, 2024 at 5:46 PM ^
Wilt - yes, by himself.
January 8th, 2024 at 4:55 PM ^
Can KG coach?
Asking for a fellow Fab5 who wants a "time out" from JH.
January 8th, 2024 at 4:57 PM ^
We could probably do a pretty damn good Mt. Rushmore of Guys Who Were Going to Go to Michigan but Went Pro Instead. I'll start.
1. Derek Jeter
2. Kevin Garnett
January 8th, 2024 at 4:58 PM ^
Didn't Jeter stay for a semester or something to that effect? Either way, we have enough "what-ifs" in school history fill a landmark in all 50 states.
January 8th, 2024 at 5:39 PM ^
I'm not sure if he ever attended classes but Jeter was in my freshman orientation group, so he at least made it that far.
January 8th, 2024 at 6:02 PM ^
played hoops w him at the IM Building. he threw down a nasty dunk
January 8th, 2024 at 5:10 PM ^
Guys Who Were Going to Go to Michigan but Went Pro Instead
Probably a lot of Ohio St / SEC players over the years
January 8th, 2024 at 5:11 PM ^
I’ll play.
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
January 8th, 2024 at 5:25 PM ^
Huh?
January 8th, 2024 at 5:32 PM ^
Came down to UCLA and M for Lew Alcindor back in 1965
January 8th, 2024 at 5:42 PM ^
I had forgotten that! Cazzie Russell almost talked him into it.
January 8th, 2024 at 5:11 PM ^
Eric Lindross
January 8th, 2024 at 4:57 PM ^
Go, Blue!
Go, Garnett!
Beat Washington.
January 8th, 2024 at 4:59 PM ^
I was wondering for the past month or so whether KG was gonna roll with us. Thank god it's happening. I can breath easy.
January 8th, 2024 at 5:21 PM ^
Haven't heard Keith Jackson's prediction yet. Getting concerned.
January 8th, 2024 at 5:12 PM ^
Nothing is impossible
January 8th, 2024 at 5:27 PM ^
I remember when he was on Oprah and she asked him where he'd go to college, if in fact he chose that route... He said "Michigan". Let's friggin get it tonight, boys!🤘〽️
January 8th, 2024 at 5:44 PM ^
Pretty cool. Never knew that KG was nearly a Wolverine. Thanks for sharing.
January 8th, 2024 at 6:17 PM ^
Too soon
January 8th, 2024 at 7:13 PM ^
Very cool, I did not know KG's history with Michigan.