'I Look Forward To Rebuilding Minneapolis': Kevin Garnett Inducted Into Popovich, who coached Duncan for his entire 19-year career with San Antonio, missed the Spurs' game against the Suns earlier Saturday so he could be in attendance for Duncan's enshrinement. As three of the best players in the Western Conference during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Garnett, Duncan and Bryant matched up countless times, both in the regular season and the playoffs, and played together in nine different All-Star Games. Celtics Nation, I love you. Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the games elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. Thank you guys.". Kyrie Irving was sitting courtside in Crypto.com Arena for the Lakers Game 6 against the Grizzlies a game that if the Lakers lost likely would mean the end of their season. Check out Kevin Garnetts full speech following his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. I thank you for taking me to another level. Kevin Garnett | Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech - YouTube Kevin Garnett | Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech - Sportando Garnett, who spent six seasons with the Boston Celtics, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on . Kobe was one of a kind.. So I dont regret anything. Green told it this way to Marcus Thompson II and Shams Charania of The Athletic. It was one to remember, to be sure. A few years later, Garnett and Bryant went at it in back-to-back playoffs. Ray Allen speaks on Kevin Garnett's Hall of Fame induction, their rift #20HoopClass enshrinee, Kobe Bryant. To the city of Minneapolis, I look forward to rebuilding you. Bryant and Garnett were among the three NBA players named to the 2020 Hall of Fame class on Saturday, but Bryant won't be there to give his long-awaited Hall of Fame speech because he along . 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at #20HoopClass enshrinee, Barbara Stevens. Sam Cassell, being an annoying (butt) all these years in my ear, to Gary Trent, the biggest piece of work I know. He thanked Isiah Thomas for the "profound" advice that helped him make the leap straight . Still, he carried no regrets about his time in Minnesota. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. So no, I dont regret none of that. LOOK: Kevin Garnett tears up as he asks Isiah Thomas to present him at It was a game where Curry would not let his team lose. Now officially ensconced in basketball Valhalla, Boston Celtics champion center Kevin Garnett has rightfully been honored with the sports highest recognition, ahead of which he gave a speech for the ages to look back on his career as a player.