5 NBA Hall of Fame legends who might retire before the next season

2. Kevin Garnett

Nobody wants him to retire, except basket stanchions everywhere

One can still hear KG screaming "Anything is possible!!!" after winning the title. One can generally hear KG screaming something or the other. A thunderous bellow being his version of a gentle whisper, Garnett took intensity to uncharted-Scarface levels.

Numerous basket stanchion supports are in support groups from years of being battered by the bald battering ram of Garnett's noggin. You knew Jordan and Bryant were out to kill you. But that was a metaphorical death. You dreaded that Garnett might legitimately cut the ticket of your tenure on this earth.

There is one statistic in which Kevin Garnett stands alone. At an age where records are as fragile as a twig, Garnett is sitting firmly on this one particular record. Kevin Garnett remains the only player in NBA history to record over 25,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 5,000 assists, 1,500 blocks and 1,500 steals.

The Big Ticket has elevated his legacy by winning a title with the Boston Celtics in 2008. He's now back with the Minnesota Timberwolves, mentoring a young and promising squad.

Garnett's decision hinges on the Timberwolves and how liberal they plan to be with their old franchise player. Garnett has said, “I pride myself on being loyal. I think I’ve proven that by coming back home to finish my career. I need to see how the next few weeks turn out to truly understand if everyone has that same loyalty. Then I will know what my future holds.”

That's one way of asking for more money for past contributions. It would carry more weight if Garnett had not bolted for the Celtics. Garnett holds career averages of 17.8 points, 10 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.