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KG CERTIFIED is a series hosted by Hall of Fame NBA legend, Kevin Garnett. Garnett traverses the sports landscape to bring you unparalleled sit-downs with the biggest stars and most influential power brokers in the industry. Plus, KG is joined weekly by former teammate and Hall Of Famer Paul Pierce to break down the latest in the NBA in TICKET & THE TRUTH.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Wemby Collected The Infinity Stones, Cade’s 65-Game Nightmare & Charlotte’s Secret Weapon | TAP’N IN

    Paul Picks Spurs Over OKC, KG’s 65-Game Rule Rant & Who To Fear in Round 1 | TAP’N IN KG Goes OFF on the NBA’s 65-Game Rule, Spurs Coming Out The West?! & LaMelo’s Takeover | TAP’N INKevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down the entire NBA playoff picture as the regular season winds down. Paul shocks with his bold pick of the Spurs to come out of the West, while KG sees OKC returning to the Finals but warns Denver is the “quiet mouse” nobody’s talking about. They debate Wemby’s MVP case after the Spurs beat OKC three out of four times, with Paul declaring “he collected all the Infinity Stones.”The conversation heats up with KG delivering a passionate rant about the 65-game rule and how it’s punishing Cade Cunningham for getting injured while leading Detroit to the #1 seed. They also break down Charlotte’s surprising rise behind LaMelo Ball, why the Hornets might be the scariest first-round matchup, and KG campaigns for Jerry Stackhouse to coach UNC after the Hubert Davis firing. (00:00) Intro (04:16) Hubert Davis Fired / UNC Coach Search (10:48) Wemby’s MVP Case / Spurs #2 Seed (13:59) Lakers Playoff Chances / Nuggets Sleeper (18:35) PrizePicks (26:54) Western Conference Picks (33:35) Eastern Conference Picks (38:39) Charlotte’s Rise / Who To Avoid in Round 1 (46:43) Cade Cunningham / 65-Game Rule Debate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min

  2. 20 MAR

    SGA Joins Jordan’s 30-Point Club, Jaylen Brown for MVP & Hawks’ Secret Weapon | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    SGA just joined Michael Jordan in an exclusive club: four straight seasons averaging 30 points per game. Nobody else in NBA history has done it. KG and Paul break down why his throwback mid-range game mixed with today’s three-point era makes him virtually unstoppable, and debate whether he’s locked in for back-to-back MVP.The conversation heats up when the guys clash over All-NBA First Team selections. Paul goes to bat for Jaylen Brown, who’s carrying a Celtics team that lost four of its top six players and is STILL a top-two seed. KG pushes back with Luka’s 33-8-8 line and the Mavs’ rise. Plus: Tatum’s Achilles return and what it means for Boston’s playoff run, the Lakers’ best path to avoid Denver in the first round, why the Hawks and Jalen Johnson are the sleeper nobody wants to face, and who KG & Paul would take with the #1 pick in this year’s draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min

  3. 27 FEB

    KG’s Untold Kobe Stories & When Iverson Crossed THE GOD with Andrew Bernstein & Dappz | KG CERTIFIED

    Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce sit down with legendary NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein, who spent 40 years capturing the most iconic moments in basketball history, and sports card mogul, Dappz, turning collectibles into a cultural movement. KG drops never-before-told stories about his relationship with Kobe Bryant — from a hilarious free throw line confrontation to the time they were both nervous as All-Star starters and teamed up for an iconic alley-oop with Jordan watching. Plus, KG gives his first-person account of the night Allen Iverson crossed over Michael Jordan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

  4. 20 FEB

    Wemby Changed the All-Star Game, Kawhi Went Off & the MVP Race Is Wide Open | TAP’N IN

    KG and Paul Pierce break down everything from All-Star Weekend 2026 — Keshad Johnson’s dunk contest win, Wemby setting the competitive tone, Kawhi Leonard going off for 30 points in just 12 minutes, and Damian Lillard taking the three-point contest. The conversation heats up when they debate who deserves to be called the Face of the League, with KG dropping a legendary definition and both legends weighing in on Ant, Wemby, Steph, and LeBron.Plus, KG and Pierce go deep on the MVP race, bold takes on the Celtics without Tatum, whether the Knicks have enough depth, Phoenix as a sleeper, and James Harden bringing new life to Cleveland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min

  5. 13 FEB

    LeBron’s All‑NBA Streak Ends, Tatum’s Return Timeline, Cavs New Energy | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    In this week's episode of Ticket & The Truth, KG and Paul dive into a loaded All‑Star weekend and everything shaking up the league. The guys react to LeBron’s historic All‑NBA streak finally ending after 21 years, break down whether Jayson Tatum is returning too soon from his Achilles injury, and debate how many games he really needs before the playoffs. They also get into the Cavs’ new energy with James Harden, plus classic stories from the old-school All‑Star days. The guys also announce their Crackin' Teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  6. 6 FEB

    Trade Deadline Chaos: Harden to Cleveland, Clippers Collapse, Jazz Rise | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    The NBA Trade Deadline delivered pure chaos, and Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce are here to break down every major move. The guys dive deep into James Harden landing in Cleveland, what it means for Donovan Mitchell, and whether Mobley & Allen are about to become elite lob threats. They also react to the Clippers’ sudden teardown, Utah’s surprising rise, and which teams actually walked away as winners. This is Ticket & The Truth at full power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min

  7. 3 FEB

    Mike Vick on Coaching Journey, Olympic Flag Football & Today’s Top QBs | TAP’N IN

    Mike Vick opens up with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce about his path into coaching, the challenges of building at Norfolk State, and the bigger picture for HBCUs. They explore how flag football could reshape the sport in the Olympics, and why it demands a different skill set than the 11‑on‑11 game. Vick shares his top quarterbacks — from Mahomes to Caleb Williams — and what qualities define the next generation of leaders. This episode blends football strategy, NBA perspective, and the unfiltered chemistry of Ticket & The Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  8. 30 JAN

    Paul Returns to Kansas, Top Draft Picks Face Off, NIL Money Changing the Game | TAPIN IN’

    Paul Pierce returns to Lawrence, Kansas for the first time in over 15 years as the most-anticipated college basketball game of the season unfolds. With 28 NBA teams sending scouts, BYU’s AJ Dybansta and KU’s Darryn Peterson battle for the #1 pick — including a high school revenge angle where AJ once dropped 58 points on Peterson before losing at the buzzer. Kevin Garnett and Paul break down why this freshman class is being compared to the legendary 1996 draft, debate whether NIL money is making college more valuable than the G-League, and share their PrizePicks selections on who shows up in the biggest spotlight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
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KG CERTIFIED is a series hosted by Hall of Fame NBA legend, Kevin Garnett. Garnett traverses the sports landscape to bring you unparalleled sit-downs with the biggest stars and most influential power brokers in the industry. Plus, KG is joined weekly by former teammate and Hall Of Famer Paul Pierce to break down the latest in the NBA in TICKET & THE TRUTH.

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  • Channel
    Showtime Basketball
  • Creator
    Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
  • Show Website
    KG Certified

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