The 1999-2000 season was exceptionally frustrating for Kevin Garnett.
He had an obvious improvement, delivering an All-Star level season, averaging 22 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, plus 1.5 assists per game.
The Timberwolves, with a record of 52 wins, once again successfully made it to the playoffs, and Garnett was likely to be selected for the All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive First Team, becoming one of the few top-tier superstars in the league.
At this time, he was only 23 years old, about a month away from his 24th birthday, making him and his friends, as well as his fans, proud of his achievements.
However, when the last game of the season ended and the dust settled, the Trail Blazers, with a 1-point victory at home over the Nuggets, surpassed the Seattle SuperSonics to climb to second place in the Western Conference. In the locker room, waiting for the result of this game, Garnett covered his head with a towel, closed his eyes, and sighed deeply.
