"Kevin Garnett was dripping sweat following a post-practice shooting session. Considering he wrapped his arms around the likelihood this will be the last hurrah for this Celtics veteran core, and quite possibly his own final season, there is the pressing need to squeeze every last drop from the situation.

"Unfortunately that is the mindset," Garnett said, speaking to coach Doc Rivers' directive to treat the season as if it will be their last together. "No one knows the certainty of the future, so I think we're embracing this year as all-out."

As for his own career coda, KG said, "I'm focused on this year and this year only. I'll make other decisions later.""