Kevin Garnett and Lebron James are two of the greatest basketball players of all time.

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Kevin Garnett versus LeBron James comparison chart
Edit this comparison chartKevin GarnettLeBron James
  • current rating is 3.56/5
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Kevin GarnettLeBron James
Date of birth May 19, 1976 December 30, 1984
Nationality US American
High school Mauldin HS (Mauldin, South Carolina), Farragut Academy HS (Chicago, Illinois) St. Vincent–St. Mary (Akron, Ohio)
League NBA NBA
Place of birth Mauldin, South Carolina U.S Akron, Ohio
Pro career 1995–present 2003-present
Nickname KG King James, LeGOAT, LeGM, LeBetterThanMJ
Salary $24,750,000 $44.47 million (2022-2023)
Olympics Gold (2000) 2 Gold medals (2008, 2012)
Weight 253 lb (115 kg) 250 lb (113 kg)
Marital Status Married to Brandi Garnett Married with 3 kids
Jersey 21,5 23, 6
Height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 6'9"

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