Will Kevin Garnett's jersey be retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves?

Yes, the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached an agreement to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey.

What is Kevin Garnett's new role with the Timberwolves?

Kevin Garnett will have an off-court role involving business, community engagement, fan engagement, and content development with the Timberwolves and Lynx.

Why was Kevin Garnett estranged from the Timberwolves?

Garnett had a strained relationship with former owner Glen Taylor, which prevented his jersey retirement for many years.

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Wolves End Cold War, Retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21

18 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey will be retired by the Timberwolves.
Garnett has a new off-court role involving business and community.
New owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez prioritized this reunion.

Wolves End Cold War, Retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21

Kevin Garnett is set to have his No. 21 jersey retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the end of a long-standing cold war between the franchise and its most celebrated player. A new agreement brings Garnett back in an off-court capacity, focusing on business, community initiatives, and content development.

This reunion was a key priority for the new ownership group, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, who acquired limited partnership stakes in 2021. They worked to mend the relationship, which had been strained for years primarily due to issues between Garnett and former owner Glen Taylor following Garnett's trade in 2007.

Garnett, who holds numerous franchise records, had only attended one game since retiring in 2016. His jersey retirement, a long-awaited event for fans, signifies the organization's commitment to honoring its past stars as it looks to the future.