Garnett entered the 1995 NBA draft , where he was selected with the fifth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves and became the first NBA player drafted directly out of high school in 20 years .
Garnett entered the 1995 NBA Draft , where he was selected with the 5th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves . He was the first NBA player drafted directly out of high school in 20 years .