Kevin Garnett reportedly is contemplating retirement ahead of 22nd season
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We might have seen the last of Kevin Garnett on an NBA court.
The 21-season veteran who was drafted fifth overall out of high school in 1995 could be the next hoops legend to call it a career.
When questioned by NBA.com's Steve Aschburner about his future, the 40-year-old Garnett was non-comital to the idea of playing next season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Garnett averaged just 3.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.3 blocks per game in 38 games for the Minnesota Timberwolves, with whom he is under contract for $8 million for the 2016-17 season. He also averaged only 14.6 minutes per game as knee injuries plagued him all season.
Over his 21-season career, he has averaged 17.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 blocks per game for the Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and New Jersey Nets. The 15-time All-Star, 2003-04 NBA MVP and 2007-08 Defensive Player of the Year won an NBA championship with the Celtics in 2008.
If he returns for a 22nd season, Garnett would set the record for the longest NBA career.