A 15-time All-Star with the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Garnett indicates that another former NBA superstar was a gifted trash talker.

Zach Edey had a tremendous preseason run with the Grizzlies, and the ninth pick recently earned high praise from Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett.

In the game against the Indiana Pacers Zach Edey once again proved why he is the favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award. He scored 23 points, while playing against one of the best centers in the NBA, Myles Turner. His good showing drew praise from NBA legend Kevin Garnett.

The Memphis Grizzlies had their 2023-24 season derailed by injuries, but there was at least one silver lining — they landed the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA draft and took Purdue center Zach Edey. Center was a major need heading into the offseason: Steven Adams had been traded to the Houston Rockets last season and there was little returning depth on the roster.