The 2021-22 NBA schedule release came with plenty dates of notes for the Boston Celtics.

But there’s one date in particular worth circling on your calendar, as the Celtics announced that Kevin Garnett will have his No. 5 retired and raised to the TD Garden rafters on Mar. 13 when the team hosts the Dallas Mavericks.

Originally scheduled for the 2020-21 season, the coronavirus pandemic limited crowds throughout the entire season and put Garnett’s plans on hold, as it wasn’t until the Celtics’ final home game of the season (Game 4 against the Nets) that the Celtics were allowed to be at full capacity.

With the Celtics for six seasons, Garnett’s Boston run included a championship in 2008, another NBA Finals appearance in 2010, and individually speaking, Garnett captured three All-NBA Defensive First Team honors (2008, 2009, and 2011), an All-NBA Defensive Second Team honor in 2012, and five All-Star appearances.

No. 5 will also head to the rafters with Garnett possessing the the seventh-most defensive rebounds (2,786), eighth-most blocks (394), ninth-best field goal percentage (52.0 percent), and fifth-best player efficiency rating (21.1) in team history.

Garnett will be the 24th member of the Celtics organization to receive the honor.

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  NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 07: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics battlles with Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 7, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Celtics defeated the Knicks 102-96. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics sits not he bench prior to Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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  BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 30: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics congratulates teammate Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 30, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
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  BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 7: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics dances during a timeout while 'Gino Time' played on the scoreboard against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on February 7, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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  CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics points to his teammates during their game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena on February 11, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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  CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Teammates Kemba Walker #15 and Ramon Sessions #7 of the Charlotte Bobcats watch as Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics catches a pass during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on February 11, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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  NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics and the rest of his teammates bow their heads during the national anthem before Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks on April 20, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics and Kevin Garnett #5 exchange words in the final moment in the 4th quarter in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics lost 88-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics reacts following their overtime win against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Ty Anderson is a writer and columnist for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Yell at him on Twitter: @_TyAnderson.

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