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Kevin Garnett slams Atlanta Hawks owner at post-game press conference

Found May 11, 2012 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kevin Garnett
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  Atlanta Hawks

BOSTON-After dousing the Hawks thoughts of forcing a Game 7 on their home court, Kevin Garnett responded to another situation at his post-game media conference.

If you will recall Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. said that Garnett is “dirtiest guy in the league.

Those comments proved to be the ultimate locker room bulletin board material as it fueled Garnett’s performance.

To read this story and watch Garnetts inspired comments to the media, please click the link below.

Original Story: http://www.playersview.net/kevin-garn... Verified_ybn
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