"Kevin Garnett was wearing something that differs from his public norm yesterday. A smile.

The epitome of intensity was kicking back as he did his time at the All-Star weekend media session (biggest revelation: he'd be an architect if he hadn't fallen into this dead-end basketball thing). KG was engaging and light as he spoke about the joy of playing with three Celtics teammates and working under Doc Rivers and his staff in tomorrow night's game.

But his game face returned as he matter of factly answered questions about the criticism he's taken recently. Players and at least one coach have questioned his tactics on the floor. And Spike Lee ripped him for his bad language, saying Garnett "needs to calm the (expletive) down." (If you're not already laughing, read that last sentence again.)"