It All Comes Down To Kevin Garnett

More photos » by Glenn James - NBAE/Getty Images Upon his shoulders the season rests. Browse more photos » Kevin Garnett is the most important player in the NBA this year.  Yes Shaq is going to grab headlines next to LeBron and the Kobe/Artest marriage should be interesting to watch.  Many eyes will be on Vince in Orlando and Richard Jefferson in San Antonio and even Rasheed Wallace in Boston.  But the bottom line is this:  If Kevin Garnett is at full speed and playing up this his usual standard of excellence, the road to the NBA title goes through Boston, period. The problem is that pesky "if" word in there.  He's coming off a long layoff followed by offseason surgery.  I won't pretend to understand the ins and outs of his condition or provide any detailed update of his rehab. &nb...