Kevin Garnett Re-Signs with Timberwolves: Latest Contract Details and Reaction

Future Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has spent 20 seasons in the NBA, and he will spend at least one more where it all began, as he signed a contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced on July 10.

Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press reported the deal is for two years, $16 million.

"I'm incredibly excited and rejuvenated to be a part of this talented, committed team," Garnett said after the decision, per Wolfson.

ESPN's Marc Stein reported the power forward would sign a two-year deal. Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune reported the contract "likely has a provision" that would allow Garnett to move into a managerial role if he's unable to play in the final season of the agreement.

Garnett's play has certainly dropped off in recent years. The former NBA champion hasn't averaged double figures in scoring since his 2012-13 campaign with the Boston Celtics. Even so, he can be a valuable asset in Minnesota.

The 15-time All-Star is one of the greatest big men in NBA history, and he has no shortage of knowledge to pass down to younger players. He has done it all, as he put up huge numbers during his first stint with the Timberwolves before sharing the spotlight with Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in Boston to win a title.

NBA TV pointed out that by playing next season, the power forward would be joining an exclusive club:

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Despite Garnett's on-court limitations since going from Boston to the Brooklyn Nets in 2013, T-Wolves head coach Flip Saunders told SI.com's Chris Mannix he was confident KG would return for a 21st season in Minnesota:

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All indications are that he is doing things now to get in shape to come back. I've had conversations with him over the last 2-3 weeks about the guys we are drafting. I'm sure he is going to peek his head in to see these guys when we bring him in to work out or have some type of communication with him. We're assuming right now that he does want to continue to play and that he does want to continue to play in Minnesota.

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Saunders later confirmed exactly what type of involvement he would have in the Timberwolves' draft process, according to Wolfson:

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Flip on w/ @ChrisMannixSI confirms that KG is part of the draft process. Will meet with in person and/or talk on the phone w/ guys. #twolves

— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) June 8, 2015"

It is clear the T-Wolves organization has a great deal of faith in Garnett and respect for what he has accomplished over the years. The front office used him to its advantage in terms of draft preparation, and that figures to carry over to the court in 2015-16.

The 2004 NBA MVP will almost certainly be a reserve player, and he will essentially be an on-court coach who will help mentor some of the younger players, including Andrew Wiggins and Ricky Rubio.

While Minnesota may still be a couple of years away from making the playoffs and competing in the Western Conference, it is clearly on the right path. Garnett may not stick around long enough to see it all of the way through as a player, but he'll be a big part of starting the process.

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