The Minnesota Timberwolves introduced at present that franchise icon and Corridor of Famer Kevin Garnett has formally rejoined the group as Staff Ambassador, marking a long-awaited reunion with the best participant in crew historical past.

Garnett will tackle an energetic and visual function with each the Timberwolves and Lynx, attending choose residence video games, enhancing the fan expertise, supporting group initiatives throughout the Twin Cities, and contributing to unique crew content material. As a part of the celebration of his legacy, the Timberwolves will retire Garnett’s No. 21 jersey, with ceremony particulars to be introduced at a later date.

“I’m thrilled to be again residence,” Garnett stated, reflecting on his early years in Minnesota and expressing pleasure concerning the franchise’s future beneath co-chairmen Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.

Lore and Rodriguez emphasised that Garnett’s return represents greater than nostalgia, calling it a press release about honoring the franchise’s previous whereas constructing a daring future.

Drafted fifth general in 1995, Garnett spent 14 seasons with Minnesota, profitable the 2004 NBA MVP award and changing into the franchise’s all-time chief in factors, rebounds, steals, blocks, video games performed, and minutes. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Corridor of Fame in 2020.