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Kevin Garnett Issues Statement Regarding Charlie Villanueva Situation, Claims 'Major Miscommunication'

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Shortly after Tuesday's game between the Celtics and Pistons, Charlie Villanueva took to Twitter and claimed that Kevin Garnett called him a "cancer patient." Now, we hear Garnett's side of the story, through an issued statement

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"I am aware there was a major miscommunication regarding something I said on the court last night. My comment to Charlie Villanueva was in fact ‘You are cancerous to your team and our league.' I would never be insensitive to the brave struggle that cancer patients endure. I have lost loved ones to this deadly disease and have a family member currently undergoing treatment. I would never say anything that distasteful. The game of life is far bigger than the game of basketball."

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