KG shows his MVP-ness

In a week where the NBA couldn't look worse, Kevin Garnett showed us all what defines a true NBA warrior.

No, a true NBA warrior isn't a man who throws himself out of the league after being hit by a plastic cup. No, a true NBA warrior isn't the brave man who can stand up to a 130 lb. drunken fan to "protect his team." No, a true NBA warrior isn't a man who asks for time off to nurse a tweeked ankle, a sore hamstring, or to promote a rap album. A true NBA warrior is a man who has the strength to NOT fight after getting an Anthony Peeler forearm smash to the face (see last year's playoffs). A true NBA warrior is a man who fights his coach for one more minute of playing time despite being up 15 points. A true NBA warrior plays as if he has to earn the monster paycheck--that he has to show the crowd that he deserves every cent.

The night after the dreadful Pistons/Pacers riot, KG showed the world what is good about the league. Late in the second quarter against the New Orleans Hornets, Garnett received a hard foul while finishing a fast break. KG fell hard and injured his shoulder. After trying to shoot his two free throws, Garnett had to take himself out of the game and left for the locker room... but he left promising his team to be back if they needed him.

Boy did they ever. Without Garnett, the Timberwolves blew their 20 pt. lead while looking over their shoulders to see if their leader would return from the locker room. KG kept his promise, rescued his team, and posted yet another 20/10/5 game. Granted, the opponent was the winless Hornets... but KG showed yet again that he deserves to be considered the most valuable player.

Minnesota is lucky to have KG... but the NBA needed him more this weekend. Luckily Minnesota fans, the Timberwolves, and the NBA can count on him to deliver each night.