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The final Garnett seasons: the Minnesota Timberwolves story
Franchise era
2004–05—2006–07
The final Garnett seasons
Minnesota Timberwolves
The story in one sentence
Contract pressure and failed roster moves dismantled the 2004 team, eventually forcing the franchise's defining star to Boston.
A contender unravels
Kevin Garnett, Wally Szczerbiak and Ricky Davis gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for the love rebuild.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2004–05
What came before
Garnett turned Minnesota into a yearly playoff team, won MVP and finally reached the conference finals with a veteran supporting cast.
2004–05—2006–07
The final Garnett seasons
Contract pressure and failed roster moves dismantled the 2004 team, eventually forcing the franchise's defining star to Boston.
After 2006–07
What came next
Love became an elite rebounder and shooter, but Minnesota could not build a playoff team before trading him for another top pick.
The core