The Big Ticket

I wrote a story today about Boston's Kevin Garnett, who is one of the most intense, passionate players you'll ever see.

Boston coach Doc Rivers said that ``it's hard to get in there,'' others called KG's focus almost scary. His former high school teammate, Ronnie Fields, said whatever KG says during the game to get himself going is nothing compared to what KG used to say during his sleep.

``We stayed together when we were back in Chicago,'' Fields said. ``And he was always talking, always talking. That's why he and Sam Cassell get along so well. He even talks in his sleep.''