BANGALORE : The NBA All Star player, Kevin Garnett wound up his promotional tour for adidas in India, with a final stop over at Bangalore.
During the visit, the six foot 11 inches Minnesota Timber Wolves player, inaugurated the KG Corner at the main adidias outlet here on Monday night and on Tuesday, he visited the SOS Village on the outskirts of the city and brought some cheer to the under privileged children.
Garnett, hoped that like in the US, basketball would bring about a social change. I see a larger picture for the game and changing the life of young and under privileged kids like those here. The sport offers an immense opportunity for their growth as better human beings, said Garnett.
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