Kevin Garnett is once again the Minnesota Timberwolves starting power forward

Kevin Garnett is the best player the Minnesota Timberwolves have ever employed. And at 39 years old, he's still apparently talented enough to start, even though Minnesota is a rebuilding team with a stacked frontcourt. 

Here's what Timberwolves head coach and president Flip Saunders recently told Grantland's Zach Lowe when asked about Garnett's role this season:

"He’s gonna start. That’s who he is. KG is a starter. He’s the best power forward on our team, actually. No one rebounds better. He’s the best help defender. No one communicates better. He knows the offense, and he can pass it."

This is somewhat of a shock. Garnett is really old and perhaps better suited to compete against opposing second units. He has real value teaching young bigs like Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng. 

But Saunders sees a productive player, and on a two-year, $16.5 million deal, Garnett will play more than most expect next season.

(h/t: Grantland)