Garnett matches NBA record by appearing in his 21st season
Kobe Bryant wasn't the only future Hall of Famer setting records when Wednesday's Lakers-Timberwolves matchup tipped off.
With his start in Minnesota's season opener, Kevin Garnett officially entered his 21st NBA season, matching Robert Parish and Kevin Willis for the most all time.
KG has played in 21 NBA seasons - tied for the most in @NBAHistory (Robert Parish, Kevin Willis) #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/bT1gYzQqha
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) October 29, 2015
If Garnett plays out the entirety of the two-year, $16.5-million contract he signed with the Timberwolves this past summer, the 39-year-old will become the Association's first 22-year man next season.
Bryant, meanwhile, became the first player in NBA history to play 20 seasons with one franchise when Wednesday's opener tipped off.
Only five players in NBA history have played for 20-plus seasons.
Two of them are playing right now on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/zjnq6TdcUH
— ESPN (@espn) October 29, 2015