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How much does the retiring?Kevin Garnett mean to Chinese basketball fans? Just check?28 degrees, 34 arcminutes and 15.88 arcseconds in the Taurus constellation. Well, sort of.Lv Xiaoqian, a municipal government worker in Beijing, admires the Minnesota Timberwolves forward so much that she decided to pay a fee -- one she said was quite expensive -- in May to have a star registered in honor of the power forward.I fell in love with him immediately when I first saw him on TV and was attracted by his look and playing style, Lv told ESPN. Later on, I was drawn ever closer by his story, his character, his personality and the affinity he displays for fans. I couldnt help myself.Lv, who has been following Garnett since 1998, had been thinking about a retirement gift for him at the end of last season, when she stumbled across the option of buying a star. The business of star buying has been prevalent for decades, allowing people to document a star in the name of their loved ones, celebrities, dignitaries or anyone else by paying a fee. However, the controversial practice is often dismissed as a pure commercial move, with no scientific authenticity.According to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), a group of professional astronomers coordinating astronomical research, most stars are cataloged by numbers and their positions on the sky with no commercial transactions involved. Even the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has acknowledged that IAU is the only official agency when it comes to naming stars.But it didnt matter to Lv, who sees Garnett not only as an idol but also a spiritual mentor.Except for this little star, I couldnt think of anything else to give him as a gift for his retirement. she said. When I heard that I could register it with a name, I immediately thought of KG. No one else deserves more to be eternally honored in the universe.Lv isnt alone in her admiration for Garnett. Hes considered part of the first generation of NBA stars for Chinese fans.?There were only a handful NBA jerseys for sale in the Chinese market in the beginning of 2000s. KGs was there, along with jerseys for Allen Iverson, Shaquille ONeal, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. Garnett is known as the pack leader among many Chinese fans for his dominance and aggressiveness on the court. In 2010, Garnett signed an endorsement deal with ANTA -- a Chinese shoe company -- and started doing tours in the country that attracted huge crowds. Once, that crowd included Lv.Lv is hoping to make Garnett aware of her purchase. In an envelope given to ESPN, Lv included a star registration certificate displaying Garnetts name, a map purportedly showing the stars position in the universe and some handmade gifts, including a Chinese lucky knot. It also had letters and a DVD with message of love from the Garnett fan club that Lv runs.Please help me deliver this certificate to KG himself, and let him know that there is a star belonging to him in the sky, Lv said. Buy Nike Air Force 1 Wholesale . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. Wholesale Air Force 1 . -- Adam Snyder returned to the San Francisco 49ers this season because the offensive lineman thought it was his best opportunity to win a championship. http://www.airforce1cheap.com/ . Capitals head coach Adam Oates said Ovechkin was injured in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and clarified it was not a head injury. Authentic Nike Air Force 1 Wholesale . Despite dominating possession, Schalke needed an own goal from Nicolas Hoefler for the breakthrough a minute before the interval. The Freiburg midfielder misjudged Jefferson Farfans corner and bundled the ball into his own net. Wholesale Air Force 1 Shoes . -- In a span of seven Washington Redskins offensive plays, Justin Tuck sacked Robert Griffin III four times. A Baltimore Ravens fan who was assaulted at last Sundays game at M&T Bank Stadium showed signs of improvement Tuesday.Joseph Bauer, 55, gave a thumbs-up sign when asked to do so by doctors, according to his sister. He remains in critical condition on a respirator at Maryland Shock Trauma Center.We have been encouraged by some signs we believe indicate he recognizes his wife, Susan Bauer, Joseph Bauers sister, told The Baltimore Sun. The trauma doctor said she is cautiously optimistic about his progress and he is trending in the right direction.Bauer, a Ravens season-ticket holder, suffered a sevvere brain injury in a fight with two Raiders fans at M&T Bank Stadium.dddddddddddd. Scott Smith, 30, and Andrew Nappi, 31, both from New York, were each charged with first- and second-degree assault.Whatever security has to be out there and whatever has to be done will be done, because this is just not were about, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday. Were not going to have that at M&T Bank Stadium. Our prayers are with Joe and his family. Well be pulling for him. ' ' '