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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Minnesota Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on February 28

The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey in a ceremony following their game against the Boston Celtics on February 28. This event marks the second time in the franchise's 37-year history that a player's number has been retired.

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Why It Matters

The ceremony honors a significant historical figure for the franchise and resolves a long-standing public disconnect between the player and the team's former ownership.

Key Facts

  • The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on February 28.
  • The ceremony will occur at Target Center following the game against the Boston Celtics.
  • Garnett is only the second player in the 37-year history of the Timberwolves to have his number retired.
  • Malik Sealy was the first player to have his number retired by the franchise.
  • Garnett won the NBA MVP award during the 2003-04 season while with the Timberwolves.
  • Garnett played 12 seasons for Minnesota initially, was traded in 2007, and returned in 2015.
  • Garnett holds the all-time Timberwolves records for points, rebounds, blocks, assists, and steals.
  • Garnett was hired as a team ambassador last year following a change in team ownership.

Who's Mentioned

locationTarget Center“Venue for the ceremony”personGlen Taylor“Former Timberwolves owner”organizationBoston Celtics“Opposing team for the ceremony game”personMalik Sealy“First player to have his number retired by the franchise”personKevin Garnett“Hall of Fame forward and former Timberwolves player”organizationMinnesota Timberwolves“NBA franchise retiring the jersey”