Kevin Garnett has left the Brooklyn Nets to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The power forward was traded in exchange for Thaddeus Young, who will now play for the Nets, CBS Sports reported.
For the trade to commence, Garnett agreed to waive his contract's no-trade clause and reports also added that the Timberwolves are planning to offer a two-year contract extension.
Aside from playing for the team, the 38-year-old athlete will also serve as a mentor for the Timberwolves' young set of players including Gorgui Dieng, Andrew Wiggins and Ricky Rubio, according to ESPN.
Garnett started his professional career in the NBA in 1995 after he was drafted by the Timberwolves. He is one of the few players in the history of the NBA who was drafted by the league immediately after high school.
For twelve seasons since joining the league, or until 2007, he played as the team's power forward and center. He was then traded to the Boston Celtics before joining the Nets in 2013.
During his stint with the Timberwolves, Garnett led the team to eight repeated playoff appearances and was even named as the NBA's most valuable player in 2004.
In an announcement by the Timberwolves on Thursday, head coach Flip Saunders noted that getting Garnett is monumental for the team since he is considered as an iconic player in Minnesota.
"We are excited to have Kevin Garnett back in Minnesota and playing for the Timberwolves," the coach said in a statement. "When people think of the Timberwolves they think of KG. He had some great years for us and our organization and fans really respect what he's done here in Minnesota and throughout his NBA career."
"KG will bring his usual strong work ethic and leadership and be a positive influence for our young team," he added.
Garnett's first game after returning to the Timberwolves will be on Feb. 26 at Minneapolis' Target Center. The team will take on the Washington Wizards.
