KG: "This will be my last All-Star game"

Will this be Kevin Garnett's final season?

Kevin Garnett is known for a few things.

His methodical pregame routine, his secretive lifestyle and his intensity on the court have made Garnett a compelling figure throughout his five-plus years in Boston.

The way Garnett handles the media is another thing that makes him so fascinating.

That was the case again last night, as Garnett provided the media with some food for thought after the game.

When speaking about his trip to this weekend's All-Star game, Garnett provided a few words that have led to questions about his future.

"The All-Star experience for me is more for friends and fam," said Garnett. "You've always got that wild-ass uncle who shows his ass. You've always got that friend that you have to pull to the side and have that conversation. It's no different for me. It's a fun time."

Garnett went on to say, "For it being my last, I got my family coming down."

Timeout. Your last All-Star game, Kevin?

"This is definitely my last All-Star game," Garnett responded.

But how could that be when you have two years and $23.5 million remaining on your current contract?

"Y'all don't know what I know," he said. "So, let's put it like this: I'm more than grateful for going, but I'm not going to act like I've got more All-Star Games in me, so I'm actually going to enjoy this one with some friends and family."

Anyone with a brain could help but wonder whether Garnett was actually hinting that this would be his final season. However Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge told the Boston Herald this morning that Garnett has not spoken to him about retirement. Ainge added that Garnett's comments were probably the result of extreme physical and mental exhaustion -- Garnett played 102 over the last 4 games before the All-Star break.

Either Garnett is saying that he is in fact done after this season, or he thinks he will no longer be playing at a level worthy of All-Star recognition over the remainder of his career.

I'll let you all be the judge.