Kevin Garnett : All-Star on and off the Court

by Roselius, J. Chris

• ISBN13: 9780766036024
• ISBN10: 0766036022
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc

Summary

Kevin Garnett is the star forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 1995, he became the first NBA player drafted out of high school in twenty years. In 2004, he was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. Off the court, Garnett has helped many charities, including a $1.2 million donation to Oprah's Angel Network to help with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in 2005.

Author Biography

A graduate of the University of Texas, J Chris Roselius has been a sportswriter and journalist for more than ten years. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Shelley, and two children, and attending baseball games with them. He also likes to watch a variety of sports.

Table of Contents

Blazing a Trail	p. 5
Growing Up in South Carolina	p. 17
Leaving for Chicago	p. 28
Adjusting to the NBA	p. 37
Leading the Wolves to the Postseason	p. 50
Garnett Makes History Again	p. 61
Picking Up the Pieces	p. 72
Establishing Himself On and Off the Court	p. 82
Reaching New Heights	p. 90
A Leader and a Giver	p. 100
Career Statistics	p. 112
Career Achievements	p. 114
Chapter Notes	p. 115
Glossary	p. 121
For More Information	p. 122
Index	p. 123
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