My MTV News colleague Shaheem Reid spoke with the very tall Boston Celtic Kevin Garnett late last week at a launch party for “NBA 2K9.” Sha had to find out what mixtapes Garnett’s listening to, because that’s what Sha does. He also got the world champion power forward to explain what’s special about “NBA 2K9.” Everything you need to know about a new basketball game, courtesy of a pro… right?

And you get hip-hop suggestions from the man, too.