High-school aged Kevin Garnett clank shots in 3-point contest

There was a time before his return to the Timberwolves, before the lost year in Brooklyn, before the championship in Boston, before the great moments during his first go-around in Minnesota that Kevin Garnett was just a normal, high-school kid. Well, as normal as being a McDonald's All-American can possibly be.

Exactly 20 years ago, in 1995 to be precise, KG found himself in the McDonald All-American 3-point contest. Let's just say, he didn't put up his best showing ever on a basketball court. 

Need proof? Say no more. 

Garnett never became a real 3-point shooter during his career, topping at at 116 attempts from long range during the 2001-02 season. It was the only year he averaged more than one 3 a game. 

He's basically the last generation which would've been raised the way he was. If someone like Garnett were coming up now -- a skilled big man possessing creation and shooting skills who can play both the 4 and 5 -- he probably would've played a lot more center early in his career. And he probably would've learned how to shoot the triple. It's the way of the modern NBA now.

Not draining 3s didn't exactly hold him back, though. And missing them on this fine day clearly meant absolutely nothing. But it's still fun to watch.

(h/t Dime Mag for the find)