WALTHAM — Last season a knee injury kept him off the court. This time around, there is no holding him back.

“I’m going full blast,” Kevin Garnett said. “I don’t think when you get in camp you go half-[way] with anything like that. But Doc (Rivers) and I have talked about time, taking it easy, listening to (Celtics trainer) Ed (Lacerte), the doctors, and what they’re telling me so I’m being patient with that.”

In a rare occurrence Garnett sat at the end of the stage with a group of reporters during the Boston Celtics Media Day. The generally private player was inviting and happy to share the positive results from his knee surgery.

The bone spur was originally thought to be a few inches, he later explained as he picked up a voice recorder to demonstrate the size. As it turns out, it was closer to the length of a microphone resting on the table. Nonetheless, his recovery is on schedule.

“I feel pretty good,” he said. “I’ve been off for a minute. I don’t really like to take time off but it was for a good reason. My leg is right on schedule to where it’s supposed to be and mentally I’m refreshed.  I think everybody is.”

Garnett has already begun participating in five-on-five drills with his teammate. While he admitted he has a little less energy than usual, he said he maintained his timing during offseason workouts  and compared it to being as routine as riding a bike.

Besides, Garnett has already had more time on the sidelines than he could ever ask for.

“None of the basketball we played last year that I had to watch was pleasant for me,” he said. “I did it. I sat on the side because my teammates wanted me to sit on the bench. Other than that, it was pure excruciating.”

4 Comments for “Garnett: I’m going full blast”

1. Josh Silva Says:
   September 30th, 2009 at 11:04 am

   It is great to hear that Kevin is doing better. I cannot wait to see him back on the court tearing up the league with his other great teamates and new teamates. He is an inspiration to us all in Celtic nation. When I watch him play I feel as though he is playing for every person that never had the opportunity to play at the professional level (as he has stated himself). He also inspires each one of us to do our best at whatever we do in life and reminds us all that we must all work as a team in life. Anyone who accused him of being soft is a complete and total clown who needs to get a life (Felger). I would defend Garnett to the end! He is the baddest (not bad meaning bad but bad meaning good, RUN D.M.C.) player in the league as far as desire, passion, intensity and all around skill. I would not trade him for anyone. He dominates the defensive side of the court inside the arch all by himself. I could go on and on. Garnett is sick! Paul, Ray, Rajon, Kendrick and the others are all sick! The NBA better watch out because the beast is about to be let out the cage again and all who try to stand in their way better just lay down and take it! Welcome back Kevin, destroy the league this year, we are all behind you! Thanks!

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