How Kevin Garnett Changed The NBA

October 7th, 2010 by cleavie wonder Leave a reply »
Loyalty is something that hurts you at times because you can't get youth back.  I can honestly say that if I could go back and do my situation over knowing what I know now with this organization I'd have done it a little sooner.  I don't know where Lebron's head is at, but the world is his.

- Kevin Garnett after game 6 versus Cleveland

A wise man learns from observing the mistakes of others and avoids falling victim to the same fate.  He listens to the wisdom of men who have experienced the same set of circumstances they are currently facing.  Kevin Garnett gave Lebron James a hint about how to handle his future when he explained his regret for not leaving his situation in Minnesota sooner. 

The subliminal message was simple, don't be like me.  Get out while you're still young before they lock you in and you waste all of your prime years trying to please everyone.  It's a message Lebron James heard loud and clear.  Kevin Garnett's words had a profound impact on Lebron's decision to take his talents down to South Beach.  Kevin Garnett's words also had a profound impact on Carmelo Anthony's request ...

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