Some remember Kevin Garnett as the defensive disruptor who terrorized NBA offenses. On Friday night, his fiercest challenge played out on a volleyball court in Calabasas—tracking his daughter’s spikes rather than guarding a perimeter. Clad in a simple hoodie adorned with two clothespins, he watched every roll shot with the intensity of a playoff close‑out game. This isn’t pageantry; it’s a wordless pact between father and daughter.

At one of Kapri’s recent volleyball games, Garnett was spotted wearing two tiny clothespins clipped to his hoodie. Being no stranger to pre-game rituals, he posted a story on social media. He wrote, “I got clipped … said it was a good luck!!”  It’s their thing, a good luck charm – a symbol of connection that says, “I’m here, I’ve got you” without a single word. And in its latest iteration, his love for her was on full display during her birthday celebrations.

Kevin Garnett took to social media and posted a story on Instagram. The story featured a video showing the joyous celebrations of Kapri’s 17th birthday. In the video, her close friends and family were seen singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her. Garnett captioned the post “Birthday vibes 💯[salute emoji] 😍😍🎂🎉🎊🎉🥳” adding fatherly joy to the occasion.

Now, Kapri Garnett has already chosen her path. She has chosen to commit to the University of Michigan, the college her father almost attended. Being a top prospect in the country, coupled with her father’s athletic genes, she is set to ‘kill it’ in the volleyball world.

Kapri Garnett: Forging her own legacy on the volleyball court

While her last name carries the weight of NBA greatness, Kapri Garnett is carving out her own path. One that doesn’t involve a basketball. The daughter of Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett, Kapri has chosen the hardwood of the volleyball court instead, showcasing that athletic greatness runs deep in the Garnett bloodline.

An imposing 6 feet 3-4 inches tall, Kapri plays as a right-side hitter with Campbell Hall High School’s varsity volleyball team in Calabasas, California. Her combination of height, skill, and court IQ makes her a force to be reckoned with. During the 2022–23 season, she notched 16 kills and posted a 31.4% kill percentage in just 24 sets. That’s just a glimpse into the dominance she brings to the net.

Kapri’s talents extend beyond the high school circuit. She also competes with the elite Sunshine Volleyball Club, where she continues to refine her game against top-tier national talent. Her performance at the AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball 16’s Championship turned heads. She was listed among the top defensive prospects at the tournament.

Now a verbal commit to the University of Michigan, Kapri is ready to elevate her game at the collegiate level. She’ll continue both her academic and athletic journey with the Wolverines. While she may have chosen a different sport than her iconic father, her drive, discipline, and raw talent are unmistakably Garnett. As she steps into the next chapter, Kapri Garnett isn’t just following in legendary footsteps—she’s leaving her own.