Kevin plays professional basketball, he is a forward for the Boston Celtics. He did not play college basketball, went directly from high school to the NBA. He was Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 1995 NBA Draft for whom he played until being traded to the Celtics in 2007.
Won a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a member of Dream Team III
Has two sisters: Sonya and Ashley
Has two tattoos: One is his initials "KG"; the other is an arm and basketball with the words "Blood, Sweat, and Tears"
Minnesota Timberwolves all-time points leader (11,877), steals leader (848), rebounding leader (6,354), assists leader (2,650) and blocked shots leader (1,053).
He is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Brandi Padilla, the sister-in-law of Jimmy Jam.
Was named the NBAs MVP for 2003-2004 season.
8-time NBA All-Star
Starting forward for the Boston Celtics.
(January 2011) currently Starting Power Forward for the Celtics and on his 15th season in the NBA (4th with the Celtics)
Announced his retirement [September 2016].
The first NBA player drafted directly out of high school in 20 years by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1995.
His net worth is an estimated $190 million.[Sept 2016].
I learned one thing - never hate a positive option. .
