Garnett to the Lakers: The DugOut Likes It!

by The DugOut | November 8, 2006 at 02:30 pm

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The Lakers took down the T-Wolves last night, and it was sad watching Kevin Garnett play. He used to be so much fun to watch, even though it was more fun to watch him lose to the Lakers time, and time again. But what a great addition he would make to the new look Lakers!

Less than three years ago, he was in the same building on the precipice of taking the Timberwolves to their first NBA Finals before he was stopped one game shy. Since walking off the Staples Center court that night he has not come close to making the playoffs.

In fact, not only have the team's wins dropped every season since but so have his statistics in points, rebounds and blocks. It's not that he has deteriorated because of old age, although it is somewhat surprising to learn that Garnett, the player who pioneered the recent high school-to-NBA era over a decade ago, celebrated his 30th birthday in May. No, father time hasn't gotten the better of him. His team has. His management has. His patience has.