Kevin Garnett: 'I figured if LeBron can go home, s---, why can't I?'

Kevin Garnett made his official return to Minnesota on Tuesday, as the Timberwolves held a press conference to re-introduce him to the franchise where he spent his transcendent first 12 seasons.

Still yet to play a game for the Wolves since being brought in from the Brooklyn Nets at last Thursday's trade deadline, Garnett will get a starting nod at home on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, according to head coach Flip Saunders.

The Wolves have already released 1,000 additional seats for that game, which should feature one of the most electric pre-game introductions a 12-43 team has ever seen.

Garnett was in fine form during the presser, explaining in typical Garnett fashion what finally prompted him to waive his no-trade clause and return to the tundra of Minneapolis: 

He was also asked whether he plans to pursue a coaching career, once his playing days are over. He is ... less than thrilled about that prospect.

With his contract expiring at season's end, it's unclear as of yet whether the final 27 games of the 2014-15 campaign will represent the 38-year-old's last. The Wolves are reportedly trying to lock him up for an additional two years, but thus far no concrete progress has been made.

What seems clear, regardless, is that Garnett plans to wrap up his playing career as a Timberwolf.

"This is perfect," Garnett said at the press conference. "If you have a story that's a fairy tale, this is the ending you want."

He added that he plans to act as a mentor to the Wolves' crop of young and promising players:

"I'm here to share my experience, my journey and instill confidence in these young guys," he said, according to Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune. "And give myself to this team.

"(The) talent is endless, they have talent to be whatever they want to be.

"Only way these young guys get better is through some type of leadership, guidance."