ALL-STAR GARNETT IS ECSTATIC.Byline: Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. National audiences might know him only as Little Penny's ``main man,'' or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's tonsorial pupil. Today, America will get a new look at Kevin Garnett Kevin Garnett (born May 19, 1976) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Boston Celtics. The 6 ft 11 in, 220 lb (0 kg) power forward is regarded as one of the best all around players in the game today. . He'll be wearing an All-Star uniform, the second-youngest player ever to compete in the NBA's midseason showcase. ``I'm happy, I'm super happy,'' Garnett said Thursday, even more effusive ef·fu·sive adj. 1. Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy: an effusive manner. 2. Profuse; overflowing: effusive praise. than usual. ``I couldn't be any happier. This is like the highlight of the season, my life thus far.'' The Minnesota Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Their organization is a member of the National Basketball Association (NBA). spindly spin·dly adj. spin·dli·er, spin·dli·est Slender and elongated, especially in a way that suggests weakness. spindly Adjective [-dlier, -dliest , spunky spunk·y adj. spunk·i·er, spunk·i·est Informal Spirited; plucky. spunk  i·ly adv. forward was chosen as an
injury replacement along with Dallas' Chris Gatling Chris Raymond "The Energizer" Gatling (born September 3, 1967 in Elizabeth, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player, having played in the NBA from 1991 to 2002.He played for the US national team in the 1990 FIBA World Championship, winning the bronze medal. because Shaquille O'Neal and Clyde Drexler will be unable to play. At 20 years and eight months, Garnett is younger than any other All-Star except Magic Johnson, three months younger when he participated in his first All-Star game 17 years ago. ``Anytime you're in a category with a guy like that or any other top-50 player, it's an honor,'' Garnett said. ``I'm so happy, I can't even express it right now. I don't cry - not in front of you guys, at least.'' After going their first seven seasons without an All-Star, the Wolves now have two. Tom Gugliotta was chosen as a Western Conference reserve, and is looking forward to teaming up with his frontcourt mate Sunday in Cleveland. ``I hope we get a chance to play together for a little while,'' Gugliotta said. ``It'll be fun to be in the All-Star game and actually know somebody and what they're like. Hopefully we can make some nice plays together.'' Garnett was playing in high school on Chicago's west side at this time two years ago. He skipped college and was the fifth pick overall in the 1995 draft, playing in the rookie game during All-Star weekend last season. His enormous potential and seemingly boundless enthusiasm have made him attractive to advertisers despite his age and Minnesota's dismal record before this season. In one sneaker spot during Garnett's rookie season, Little Penny, the character who appears with Penny Hardaway in television ads, tells the real Penny to ``say hello to my main man Kevin Garnett'' on a trip to Minnesota. In a current shaving cream commercial, Abdul-Jabbar counsels Garnett on the proper way to shave his head. A popular local ad for a fast-food chain features Garnett in a two-on-two game with Minnesota Twins Kirby Puckett, Paul Molitor and Marty Cordova. Today, NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. crews will follow Garnett around Cleveland for a piece on his All-Star experience. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: GARNETT |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion