The NBA community can count on this Boston Celtics icon to speak on important issues. Recently, the 15x NBA All-Star showed his support for tennis sensation Coco Gauff by addressing her opponents’ behavior. Furthermore, he voiced his agreement with the 19-year-old when she criticized a referee for implementing unfair rules. Now, the legendary player has emphasized how a certain neglected art is crucial for an athlete.

Kevin Garnett, the former Minnesota Timberwolves star, shared one of the most significant factors that can profoundly impact an athlete’s overall performance.

Kevin Garnett talks about the power of grace in Ballet

In the most recent installment of ‘KG Certified,‘ Garnett was joined by basketball Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood. While the two exchanged a plethora of insights about their respective careers, the discussion became particularly intriguing when the Big Ticket revealed a secret to enhance an athlete’s core strength and balance.

Expressing his disappointment about how this aspect of athleticism is now often overlooked, he shared, “Most people in the hood are not doing ballet… They don’t know the meaning of ballet and how it translates to raw talent in a physical specimen.”

Haywood, a 4x NBA All-Star and guest on the show, also offered his perspective on the subject. He recounted how, despite his initial reluctance to take up ballet, this skill proved to be beneficial for his basketball career.

Recalling a particular anecdote, he shared, “We were playing for the gold medal in the 1968 Olympics…So I started walking the sideline to get the ball and I flash back and that was ballet… I threw it into Jojo… Jojo White kicked it back to me and I came off the baseline and dunked it and I was like Ballet.” 

They highlighted how it can serve as an excellent training regimen to elevate their performance. Garnett also voices out his support for them just like he defended the 2023 US Open Champion with his words a few days ago.

Coco Gauff found support from The Big Ticket

Celebrities and sports icons from various corners of the globe flocked to the US Open to show their support for Gauff. As the young athlete continued to dazzle the world with her performances, numerous stars turned to their social media platforms to offer their words of appreciation. 

Garnett, too, extended his support, but in a rather unconventional manner. He took to his Instagram story and wrote, “Why does it feel like shorty (Aryna Sabalenka) trying to bully Koko out here. But then again, that’s how shorty plays tho… AGAINST EVERYONE.” It appears that he commended the talent of both players.

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Gauff went on to lift her first Grand Slam Title and one can expect Garnett to continue showing his appreciation toward the 19-year-old in the coming years. What are your thoughts on this? Feel free to share your opinions in the comment section below.

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