Kevin Garnett: risky draft pick, unsung rookie ... NBA Icon

In our new series ‘Prism’ we aim to tackle the public perception of iconic athletes and sports personalities, in an effort to better understand the person, where that perception came from, and what other aspects of their history it overlooks.

Before Kevin Garnett was an MVP, a DPOY, a champion, and a Hall of Famer, he was considered far from a sure thing. Garnett's difficult high school journey, his complicated college recruitment, and his remarkable decision to forgo college entirely all worried NBA decision-makers. Before he represented legendary excellence, Garnett represented promise, bravery, and risk unique to his era. Let's meet those versions of Kevin Garnett in the Prism.