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Mauldin's Garnett Stays with Celtics

Kevin Garnett has signed a three-year, $34 million contract.

Mauldin's Kevin Garnett just secured his future with the Boston Celtics for three more years.

Garnett, 36, considered retirement in the aftermath of the Celtics’ Game 7 loss to Miami in the Eastern Conference finals three weeks ago.

ESPN reports the basketball great will earn $34 million over the next three years, pushing his career earnings to $325 million.

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The deal is expected to be signed July 11. Garnett has played 17 years in the NBA.

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