Clippers' Rivers sees Garnett as teacher, not 'crazy' enough to coach
Less than a week after announcing his retirement as a player, Kevin Garnett is fielding offers to help teams in other capacities.
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers want to bring the future Hall of Famer on board as an assistant coach, one of KG's former coaches doesn't see him wanting such a role.
"I don't think he wants to coach," Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers told reporters Thursday. "He's not that crazy. Who would ever want to do that? ... There's no way that's going to happen."
Garnett played under Rivers for six years as a member of the Boston Celtics. They won a championship in their first year together in 2007-08.
Knowing full well what The Big Ticket brings to a team, Rivers said he would've made room for Garnett on the Clippers had he opted to continue his playing career.
Even though the 40-year-old decided to hang up his sneakers, Rivers still wants him to be part of his club - as a teacher.
"I think he has a teaching future," he said.
Garnett got a taste of what that would be like Thursday when he stopped by the Clippers' training camp and worked with Blake Griffin.
"This (situation) is as organic as it could be," Rivers explained. "I just told him to come around and figure it out. Do whatever you want. Whatever he does, I'm good with, because I do think he can have a very positive impact on us."
KG had a similar mentorship role with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with whom he began and ended his 21-year career.
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