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Celtics retire Kevin Garnett's No. 5 jersey after lengthy delay
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Kobe Bryant's Death Pushed Kevin Garnett to Reconcile with Ray Allen
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The Celtics retiring Kevin Garnett's number is a no-brainer
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Kevin Garnett's impact on the Boston Celtics was cultural as well
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Kevin Garnett's Number Retirement Proves 'Anything's Possible
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Left in Awe of 2x NBA Champion, Kevin Garnett Bows Down to Lakers
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Boston Celtics announce Kevin Garnett jersey retirement date
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Celtics announce plans to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 5 jersey
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Kevin Garnett leaves Boston as mysteriously as when he arrived
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Boston Celtics retire Kevin Garnett's jersey number with ceremony