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Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:40 pm EST

Kevin Garnett tired of discussing balky knee

By J.E. Skeets

Listen up. File this away. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett(notes) is tired of answering questions about his lingering knee issues ... so fall back like you lost your balance, bloggers and reporters.

"They're getting old," Garnett told Steve Bulpett of The Boston Herald when a question about his pregame knee treatment was raised in the media scrum.

"OK? Y'all know what I'm dealing with here. I said (Sunday) that no one in this league at this point ... is 100 percent. Hell, I get worked on even when I didn't have surgery. It's just rituals and stuff like that. I always get treatment before games. If you see Paul [Pierce] and [Rajon] Rondo, I think they get massages before games. My ritual is no different from that."

You got that? Good. And while you're at it, stop asking about his pregame meal. It's a lion. Big deal.

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  1. Travis
    1. Posted by Travis Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:47 pm EST

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    Oh, so ironic, coming from such a self-important d-bag.
  2. Irish
    2. Posted by Irish Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:57 pm EST

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    washed up
  3. codfather31
    3. Posted by codfather31 Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:11 pm EST

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    Travis and C are both complete idiots probably Laker fans
  4. Peter D
    4. Posted by Peter D Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:18 pm EST

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    it is IMPOSSIBLE for people to ask NOTHING
  5. joonlee
    5. Posted by joonlee Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:26 pm EST

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    Wow today i see alot of haters.
  6. indeedproceed
    6. Posted by indeedproceed Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:35 pm EST

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    I am a Celtics fan, but even I think that's pretty silly to ask on Garnett's part. People will stop asking how his knee is doing when he starts playing like he was before he injured it.
  7. aw, shucks
    7. Posted by aw, shucks Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:36 pm EST

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    I give the guy about another week or two to get his rhythm back and start dominating. He's had flashes, but is stil building up to being the dominator he has been in the past.
  8. andre
    8. Posted by andre Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:41 pm EST

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    Skeets
    Check out these Thunder Shirts
    http://www.treeandleafclothing.com/
    Give some love on the Jones for these... and on BDL
  9. Ol' Leather Pumpkin
    9. Posted by Ol' Leather Pumpkin Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:46 pm EST

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    I was really hoping this post would have something to do with Balki Bartakamous
  10. George
    10. Posted by George Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:50 pm EST

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    When KG went out b/c of his knee last Spring, his brother-in-law Jimmy Jam came out and said he was done for the rest of the season based on inside knowledge of how severe the damage was. The Celtics organization lied to their fans for months afterwards by downplaying the injury and dangling the carrot of KG's return when there was zero chance he was coming back last year. So the media being skeptical and mining for the truth is a natural reaction. Bottom line, we don't believe you KG.
  11. razzle dazzle
    11. Posted by razzle dazzle Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:14 pm EST

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    Yeah, his best days are long gong.
  12. Jason
    12. Posted by Jason Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:39 pm EST

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    100% agree with #6
    C's..it's time to step it up.
  13. james worthy
    13. Posted by james worthy Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:11 pm EST

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    old fu#kin' douchebag
  14. give_and_go
    14. Posted by give_and_go Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:21 pm EST

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    Are people allowed to ask him why, outside of his rookie year, he's averaging CAREER LOWS in both scoring and rebounding?!?! Funny how attention whores love attention, until the difficult question comes around. Yeah, I'm looking at you, too, Lebron.
  15. james worthy
    15. Posted by james worthy Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:23 pm EST

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    #7,he will never dominate like he used to.He never really dominated anyways.Even if he gets his rhythm back he's lost a step or two.Sucks getting old.
  16. louisdavout2001
    16. Posted by louisdavout2001 Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:27 pm EST

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    James Worthy,now theres a old douchebag.
  17. curtis
    17. Posted by curtis Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:35 pm EST

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    KG was a dominant force just never in the final moments. His all-around talent was devastating for 40 - 45 minutes but Garnett lacked clutch-ability. This is why Sam Cassell was such a successful teammate of Garnett's. KG would usually annihilate the opponent in the first 45 minutes and Cassell would hit the money shots if needed.
    Having said all that, KG ain't what he used to be. It's clearly visible in the games this season where he's not able to flush lobs and instead have to come down with the ball and go back up again. The lateral movement is less quick, too. Still better than half the starting PFs out there based on puire talent at this point and with twice the attitude and passion.
  18. Scott W
    18. Posted by Scott W Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:37 pm EST

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    one and done. He'll be behind the desk at TNT in no time.
  19. Dana
    19. Posted by Dana Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:33 pm EST

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    Lakers
  20. Dana
    20. Posted by Dana Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:34 pm EST

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    Boston Celtics: A flash in the pan.
  21. Glen M
    21. Posted by Glen M Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:56 pm EST

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    the celtics r #1 why cant just leave it lik that?!!
  22. Jason
    22. Posted by Jason Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:05 pm EST

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    Celtics not a one man team. We can afford KG not being 100%. Celtics all the way.
  23. bobby
    23. Posted by bobby Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:51 am EST

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    All of you Garnett haters need to stop Dick riding... Hes been a dominant force in the league for years and his legs are getting old he doesnt need to carry a team Like he had to with the wolves for years.. Hes still a beast point blank period... He doesnt have to put up all these points and make all these flashy plays like he HAD to do when he was with the Wolves... Get off his dick and learn something you freaking Jungle People....
  24. Edward
    24. Posted by Edward Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:56 pm EST

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    Lets just see who will be doing the talking come June, '10. My money will be on the Green. Come on Lakers, bring it on. Ed
  25. chauky99
    25. Posted by chauky99 Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:00 pm EST

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    If you take away two of his bad point games (3, and 9) he's averaging 1 point less than last years average. This coming off major knee surgery. What do you expect!
    His rebound numbers are down, but as a team they have sucked rebounding, something they got to work on, its called boxing out...
    Two of the Celtics losses vs Pho and Orlando they just missed shots, plain and simple. They didn't get blown away, or were out classed; they beat themselves by shooting horrible.
    Will they win, maybe. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!

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