On January 17, 2025, in the episode of Ticket & The Truth, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce discussed the possible reasons behind the struggle of New York Kinks in the NBA.
Kevin Maurice Garnett, a former American professional basketball player, played 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
As of 2025, he is one of the five NBA players to have won both the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and the NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Garnett played high school basketball at Farragut Career Academy before entering the 1995 NBA Draft, where he was selected as the fifth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Highlights
- Kevin Garnett is an American former professional basketball player who played 21 seasons in the NBA.
- Kevin Garnett was married to Brandi Padilla from 2004 to 2018. They have two daughters.
- Garnett allegedly have his youngest daughter Naya Garnett, with his former partner, Necat Akman.
Kevin Garnett has recently been vocal about several NBA topics. In the January 17, 2025, Ticket & The Truth podcast episode, he recently discussed NBA games, aired on his official YouTube channel.
In the podcast, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce dive into the current state of the New York Knicks after a tough stretch of games.
Moreover, they also discussed New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau‘s heavy reliance on his starters.
Furthermore, they also mentioned that this approach could lead to fatigue and impact playoff performances. They recounted past experiences with Thibodeau’s coaching style, emphasizing his stubbornness regarding player minutes.
Kevin Garnett And His Wife Brandi Padilla Divorced After 14 Years Of Marriage, Citing Irreconcilable Differences
Kevin Garnett is often seen in the public sphere being involved in NBA and other basketball events, but he is tight-lipped about his recent personal life and relationship status.
The NBA star Kevin married his longtime girlfriend, Brandi Padilla, in California in July 2004.
The two met for the first time during a Minnesota Timberwolves game in 1996 and quickly started dating.
Kevin Garnett and his ex-wife Brandi Padilla have two daughters, Kapri Garnett and Kavilli Garnett.
They welcomed their first child, Kapri, on April 18, 2008. Kevin missed two of the team’s practices while he was with his family.
Now, 16-year-old, Kapri plays volleyball for the Univesity of Michigan. Furthermore, the couple had their second daughter, Kavalli Garnett, in 2013.
The Garnett couple were proud parents of two daughters. However, their marital relationship did not last long. In 2018, Brandi Padilla filed for divorce from Kevin.
She filed the case in July 2018 in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for separation.
Additionally, she requested full custody of their two daughters, allowing Kevin visitation rights. However, Garnett later responded by seeking joint custody.
As of 2025, Kevin’s ex-wife, Brandi Padilla, keeps a low profile, while Kevin is frequently seen with his daughter Kapri, who has followed in his athletic footsteps.
Kevin Garnett Allegedly Has A Daughter, Naya Garett With Former Tennis Roster, Necat Akman
The former NBA player Garnett shares a daughter, Naya Garnett with his former partner, Necat Akman.
Reports suggests that, Naya was born in 2020, and in June 2022, Garnett was hit with a court-ordered paternity test after allegedly fathering a child.
Furthermore, it is reported that Garnett was fully aware that Naya is his child. In the initial filing, Necat Akman states,
(Garnett) and I have signed a voluntary declaration of parentage or paternity regarding the minor children.
Necat Akman
Necat is a former Turkish national tennis player who now works as senior creative director at AARMY.
Akman often posts photos on her Instagram account with her loving daughter, Naya.
Moreover, the mother has sole legal custody and primary physical custody of Naya, while Kevin will have visitation rights with the child.
Additional Information
- As of 2025, the estimated net worth of Kevin Garnett is around $120 million, as mentioned in Celebrity Net Worth.
- Kevin Garnett earned the nickname “The Big Ticket” as a tribute to his significant impact on the team and his status as an MVP favorite.
- Kevin Garnett’s parent’s names are O’Lewis McCullough and Shirley Garnett.
