Kevin Garnett Says You've Got to Be an A**hole to Last Long in the NBA
KG is probably right, too.
Kevin Garnett is currently in his 20th year in the league. So, Garnett probably knows a thing or two about what it takes to have a long-lasting career in the NBA, right? Well, following the Brooklyn Nets' 104-96 win over the Orlando Magic, Joe Johnson was actually critical of his teammates, calling them "selfish" and claiming that some players didn't have each other's backs, according to Rod Boone of Newsday.
Johnson's comments were somewhat out of character for the usually reserved highest-paid player in the league, after taxes. Is the JJ we see different from the player that the Nets have in the locker room? Boone got to the bottom of it, speaking with Garnett who had the best response.
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Kevin Garnett is currently in his 20th year in the league. So, Garnett probably knows a thing or two about what it takes to have a long-lasting career in the NBA, right? Well, following the Brooklyn Nets' 104-96 win over the Orlando Magic, Joe Johnson was actually critical of his teammates, calling them "selfish" and claiming that some players didn't have each other's backs, according to Rod Boone of Newsday.
Johnson's comments were somewhat out of character for the usually reserved highest-paid player in the league, after taxes. Is the JJ we see different from the player that the Nets have in the locker room? Boone got to the bottom of it, speaking with Garnett who had the best response.
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And for the most part, Garnett is correct. Look at guys, like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Larry Bird. Obviously, there are a few exceptions, such as Tim Duncan and maybe LeBron James, but good observation, KG...KG! KG!
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Man, what an assh...ahhhh!
[via Rod Boone]