Isiah Thomas reveals that Kevin Garnett was the 'first guy he scouted' for the Raptors

A few days ago, Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett was confirmed to be among new inductees for  NBA Hall of Fame 2020. Kevin Garnett was picked in 1995 NBA Draft by Minnesota Timberwolves, before being tred to Boston Celtics. In a recent interview, NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas revealed that Kevin Garnett was one of NBA stars he was eyeing when he was an executive with Toronto Raptors.

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Isiah Thomas wanted Kevin Garnett to join Toronto Raptors

During a Scoop B Rio Podcast interview, Isiah Thomas spoke about his time with Toronto Raptors. Isiah Thomas spoke about his thoughts while making early draft selections and tre decisions that were important for team. Isiah Thomas revealed that he h to use some unconventional methods to find talent for Raptors. Isiah Thomas n revealed that Kevin Garnett was first player he scouted and wanted him to be first pick for Raptors franchise.

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Isiah Thomas thought one would draft Kevin Garnett

According to Isiah Thomas, he felt that people would be hesitant to draft a 'skinny kid' who was straight out of high school. He even called Kevin McHale, n-Vice President of Minnesota Timberwolves and said he would draft Garnett if McHale did t. Garnett averd 17.8 points, 10 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in his career and will join late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and former San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan in NBA Hall of Fame 2020. Isiah Thomas, on or hand, played 13 of his NBA seasons with Detroit Pistons before retiring in 1994 with a career aver of 19.2 points per game. He was inducted into  Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000.

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