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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. 5 DAYS AGO

    KG & Tony Allen Break Down LaMelo’s Leg Grab, Wemby’s Playoff Debut & Ja’s Future

    Kevin Garnett is joined in studio by the Grindfather, Tony Allen, for one of the most wide-open basketball conversations of the playoff season. KG and TA break down Victor Wembanyama’s first playoff series against Portland, the Giannis sweepstakes heating up in Milwaukee, the Knicks’ first-round pressure, Scottie Barnes’ two-way dominance with Toronto, and the Timberwolves’ new ownership energy under Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore.They also get into whether Wemby can win MVP and DPOY at 22, how the playoff bracket is shaping up, and KG’s raw message to Ja Morant: call Zion, call Giannis, get off your pride and find the love of the game again. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:42 - Play-In Tournament & Charlotte Hornets Path 00:06:01 - LaMelo Ball Flagrant Foul Reaction & Praise 00:11:01 - Philly 76ers Flying Under the Radar 00:12:30 - West Playoffs: Lakers vs. Rockets & LeBron’s Role 00:16:27 - Could Luka Dončić Return Mid-Series? 00:22:38 - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Deep Dive 00:26:42 - KG’s Trip Back to Minnesota 00:31:30 - East Playoffs: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors 00:36:31 - New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks & Dyson Daniels Defensive Breakdown 00:40:58 - Mikal Bridges, KAT & the Knicks’ Core 00:45:32 - Nickeil Alexander-Walker Most Improved Shoutout 00:46:33 - Victor Wembanyama’s First Playoff Series & Defensive Matchup Breakdown 00:51:29 - Wemby’s MVP Case & Supermax Future 00:57:53 - Take Wemby on a Tour of America 01:00:22 - PrizePicks 01:01:56 - Who Gets Shaken Up? 01:05:05 - Is Mike Brown’s Job Safe? & Doc Rivers Discussion 01:08:23 - Fresh Air Segment: Ja Morant’s Future in Memphis 01:12:10 - KG’s Heartfelt Message to Ja Morant 01:18:22 - NBA Summer League Film Festival & Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1hr 20min

  2. 10 APR

    KG on the Lakers’ Panic Level, Jokic vs Shai and Why the West Just Changed | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce are back together for one of the realest basketball conversations of the season. Ticket and Truth break down the Lakers’ injury panic, Jokic vs Shai in the MVP race, Denver and OKC on a collision course in the West, the playoff picture in both conferences, Michigan’s championship run, and the chaos taking over college basketball in the NIL and transfer portal era. KG and Paul get into what Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves going down means for LeBron’s last real shot at a title run, why Jokic can still be the best player in the league even if Shai wins MVP, and which teams are actually built for playoff pressure. They also debate Mike Malone heading to The University of North Carolina, the transfer portal, international recruiting, and “Fresh Air” segment on stars who may need a new situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr

  3. 3 APR

    KG's Wembanyama Prediction, SGA MVP Case and the Dark Horse Nobody Is Talking About with Matt Barnes

    Kevin Garnett sits down with NBA champion and All The Smoke host Matt Barnes for one of the most wide-open basketball conversations of the season. KG and Matt break down the state of today's young players, the NBA playoff picture, the MVP race, March Madness Final Four picks, and the future of the WNBA, all with the unfiltered energy only KG Certified can bring. KG opens with a passionate rant about today's generation not having a deep enough bag, comparing how he sharpened his skills playing pickup in Atlanta, New York, Chicago and Houston every summer. Matt Barnes pushes back and the debate gets real fast. The conversation shifts to the NBA MVP race where KG and Matt both land on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, even while acknowledging Wembanyama is doing things nobody in NBA history has ever done defensively. KG calls Wemby the next player to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, just like Michael Jordan did in 1988. On the playoff picture, they flag Luka Doncic as the most terrifying run in basketball right now, and warn that Jokic and Denver are the quiet mouse nobody is talking about heading into the second season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1hr 18min

  4. 27 MAR

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
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