1995-96 Kevin Garnett Game Worn & Signed Minnesota Timberwolves Jersey & Trunks Photomatched to 3/23/96 vs. Rockets - Rookie S...

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1995-96 Kevin Garnett Game Worn & Signed Minnesota Timberwolves Jersey & Trunks Photomatched to 3/23/96 vs. Rockets - Rookie Season! As a nineteen-year-old rookie out of Farragut Academy, the 6-11 power forward averaged 10.4 points per game and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. On offer here is KG's complete gamer from his inaugural NBA campaign.

Road blue micro-mesh jersey displays "Wolves 21" across the chest and "Garnett 21" on the verso, all sewn-on in green/ white tackle twill, with blue/white/green stretchy trim around the collar and arm openings. The tail houses two Champion manufacturing/exclusivity tags, denoting extra length ("+3") and size ("48"), with "Set 3" in vintage black marker. Meanwhile, the back numerals are signed and inscribed in fine silver sharpie "Kevin Garnett" and "Game Used."

Matching trunks feature blue/white/green stretchy waist trim with team logo patches on the legs. The inner waistband houses two Champion manufacturing/exclusivity tags for rise ("+2")/inseam ("+3") and size ("42"), with "21" and "Set 3" applied in vintage black marker.

The jersey has been photomatched to March 23, 1996 game between the Wolves and the Houston Rockets when Garnett totaled twelve points, three assists, three steals, two rebounds, and two blocks. The uniform exhibits evidence of game wear with some fraying to the identifiers. The only photomatched rookie gamer to hit the auction block from the newly crowned member of the Basketball Hall of Fame's upcoming 2020 class.

Letter of provenance from Minnesota Timberwolves equipment manager Clayton Wilson (jersey). Letter of provenance from Minnesota Timberwolves equipment manager Clayton Wilson (trunks). Certificate of authenticity from Steiner Sports (autograph). LOA from Resolution Photomatching. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph).