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KG Certified

All The Smoke Productions

134 episodes

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.

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  1. Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED

    · 1 h 30 min

    Matt Barnes pulls up to KG CERTIFIED for a wide-open conversation with Kevin Garnett about fatherhood, coaching the next generation and the lessons young players need before reaching the league. Matt opens up about…

  2. KAT Could Get Traded, Wemby’s Next Step, Tony Allen & Z-Bo’s Grit-and-Grind Blueprint | KG CERTIFIED

    · 1 h 02 min

    Zach Randolph and Tony Allen pull up to KG CERTIFIED for an OUT THE MUD crossover packed with real talk about the Knicks, KAT’s contract and whether New York could actually trade its championship big man. KG, Z-Bo and…

  3. Kevin Garnett Already Knows Where LeBron Should Sign... And It Ain’t Philly

    · 16 min

    Kevin Garnett is officially on correspondent duty for the most cracking Summer League he can remember. KG runs through the rookie class he’s been waiting on: Darryn Peterson 25-and-12 statement, Kareem Lopez making…

  4. Knicks Are Immortal Now, Wemby’s Summer & The Giannis-for-Jaylen Domino | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 02 min

    The Knicks are champions and New York will never be the same. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down how Brunson closed it out, why one ring just put him on the Mount Rushmore of New York athletes, and how a city…

  5. Knicks’ Must-Win Game 4, Brunson Getting Beat Up and Why the Crowd Isn’t Enough | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 49 min

    The road team has won every single game of this Finals, and Game 3 was the wildest one yet. KG and Paul break down Victor Wembanyama’s bounce-back, Stephon Castle going absolutely nuclear on both ends, and a rookie…

  6. Chet’s Game 7 No-Show, Wemby’s NYC Takeover & the Face of the League Debate | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 53 min

    The Finals are set and New York may never be the same. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down Victor Wembanyama dragging the Spurs into a Finals showdown with the Knicks, why NYC is about to turn into the most…

  7. Knicks HUGE Game 1 Comeback, KG’s Untold Wemby Summer & Duren Super Max? | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 00 min

    KG and Paul break down exactly why the defending champs got cooked in game 1, why Castle plays like a “red nose pit,” and how the Spurs ran out the youngest starting five in NBA playoff history without blinking. Plus,…

  8. Is It Time for LeBron to Retire? Wemby Needs an Enforcer, OKC’s Dynasty Mode | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 59 min

    Lakers got swept by OKC and Paul Pierce is ready to say out loud what nobody else will: it’s time. KG and Paul break down LeBron’s 4th career sweep, the Pelinka–Redick ball moment that looks an awful lot like leverage,…

  9. Kevin Garnett & Alex Thomas on the Lost Art of NBA Trash Talk, Wemby’s First Playoffs

    · 55 min

    Kevin Garnett sits down with comedian & actor Alex Thomas for one of the funniest and most real conversations of the season. KG and Inglewood’s break down Wembanyama’s first playoff run and the exact way KG would have…

  10. Kerr’s End of an Era, SGA Chases Jordan & Wemby’s Concussion Worries | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 54 min

    Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down the top playoff moment so far. The guys dig into Steve Kerr’s rumored exit and what the end of the Warriors dynasty means for the NBA’s changing of the guard — with KG speaking…

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

    · 1 h 20 min

    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…

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

    · 1 h 00 min

    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…

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

    · 1 h 18 min

    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…

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

    · 53 min

    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 IN Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce…

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

    · 56 min

    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…

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

    · 43 min

    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…

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

    · 45 min

    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…

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

    · 38 min

    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,…

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

    · 59 min

    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…

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

    · 39 min

    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…

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

    · 25 min

    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…

  22. LeBron All-Star Snub Debate, Knicks Chemistry Issues, Tatum’s Return Imminent | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 13 min

    Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down the biggest stories in the NBA right now. The Knicks are in crisis mode with visible chemistry issues and questions about Jalen Brunson’s ball dominance. Plus, Jayson Tatum is…

  23. KG & Rondo Reunite: Boston Chemistry, Bucks Truth & Top Point Guards Ever | KG CERTIFIED

    · 43 min

    Rajon Rondo taps in with Kevin Garnett to talk life on the Bucks staff, his vision for coaching, and why chemistry separates good teams from all‑time greats. From Boston memories and mentoring the new age of guard,…

  24. Cade vs Luka Debate, KG Reunites with Minnesota, Paul's New All Star Event | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 22 min

    Kevin Garnett is BACK with the Timberwolves! Tony Allen joins KG & Paul Pierce as the crew dives into Cade Cunningham vs. Luka Doncic, new All Star event ideas, and if there's cause for concern with the Thunders'…

  25. Wemby vs SGA Beef, Cooper Flagg’s Christmas Debut & Luka’s Dropping 60 Piece? | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 39 min

    Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce bring holiday vibes to the set with gifts and laughs before diving into the NBA’s biggest storylines. From their own memories of playing on Christmas Day to bold PrizePicks calls, they…

  26. Knicks Win the Cup… But Wemby Says He’s STILL #1 + Cavs in CRISIS | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 37 min

    KG and Paul Pierce react to Wembanyama’s bold claim, break down the NBA Cup Championship, and discuss what’s going wrong in Cleveland. Plus, the guys debate the best young cores in the league and go team-by-team with…

  27. Knicks & Spurs Clash In NBA Cup Final: Ticket & The Truth Give Their Picks

    · 16 min

    The NBA Cup Final is here! The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs face off in a battle for the Cup, and Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce are breaking it all down. From full game picks and MVP predictions to deep…

  28. Mike Bibby on Coaching Today’s Players, NIL Money & Sacramento Kings Drama | KG CERTIFIED

    · 32 min

    Mike Bibby joins Kevin Garnett on the newest episode of KG CERTIFIED for a real and unfiltered sit-down. From dropping the bombshell that “kids don’t even watch basketball anymore” to breaking down how NIL is changing…

  29. Giannis Trade Rumors, Chris Paul’s Release & Clippers Fallout, OKC Unstoppable | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 11 min

    Ticket & The Truth are back! Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce react to Chris Paul’s shocking Clippers release... accountability, legacy, and where CP3 should land next. The Giannis trade buzz is real: Knicks, Hawks,…

  30. Mike Epps Drops Next ‘Friday’ Movie Hints, Pryor Biopic Updates & His Top Comedians | KG CERTIFIED

    · 46 min

    Mike Epps joins Kevin Garnett on the newest episode of KG CERTIFIED for a hilarious and insightful sit‑down. From dropping hints about the long‑awaited next ‘Friday’ movie to updating the status of the Richard Pryor…

  31. Is It Time to Trade LeBron? Thunder Dominance & Ja’s Joy Crisis | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 58 min

    The Lakers are winning, but does that mean it’s time to trade LeBron? Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down OKC’s dominant start and whether they can make a run at the Warriors wins record. Plus, who’s crackin’, and…

  32. Paolo’s Ceiling, Spurs Franchise-Best Start, KG’s NBA Debut 30 Years On | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 00 min

    Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce revisit the moment KG entered the league... and how much has changed since. How great Paolo can be, the Spurs’ hot start, and Boston’s early-season identity crisis all get the spotlight.…

  33. Wemby’s Big Night, Maxey’s Sixers Takeover, & More Opening Week Observations | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 14 min

    Victor Wembanyama’s already making noise, and Tyrese Maxey’s stepping into the spotlight in Philly. Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce break down the biggest storylines from the NBA’s opening week. From Embiid’s slow start to…

  34. Wemby’s Ascension, NBA Season Preview, Final Season For King James? | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 14 min

    A new NBA season is upon us, and TICKET & THE TRUTH IS BACK! Is this LeBron James’ final season? KG and Paul go deep on what keeps legends going. Wemby’s summer grind & meeting with Ticket, the Warriors’ window…

  35. KD to Rockets, Celtics’ Identity Crisis, Analytics vs. Achilles, All-Demon Team | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 09 min

    Kevin Durant to Houston? Paul says Ime Udoka would be the best coach KD’s had since Kerr, and KG breaks down what it would mean for the Rockets. The Celtics’ offseason raises big questions — are they building to win or…

  36. Game 6, KD’s Future, Protecting Caitlin Clark & 30 Years Since KG’s Draft | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 15 min

    Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down the keys to Game 6 as OKC looks to close it out and the Pacers fight to survive. They debate Kevin Durant’s best landing spots, the growing conversation around Caitlin Clark and…

  37. Pacers Turnovers, Caruso’s Impact and Could Mark Jackson Land the Knicks Job? | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 56 min

    Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down what’s at stake in a crucial Game 3 of the NBA Finals and whether the Pacers can seize control. They spotlight Rick Carlisle’s coaching brilliance and how strategy is shaping…

  38. Finals X-Factors, Coaching Chess Match, Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Haliburton | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 52 min

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton headline a must-watch NBA Finals for the basketball purist. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down what makes this matchup so intriguing. From elite guard play to the…

  39. OKC & Pacers on the Rise, Knicks on the Edge, and Embiid in Limbo | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 57 min

    The Thunder and Pacers are proving they’re built for deep playoff runs, while the Knicks are running on fumes against a confident Indiana squad. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down how OKC’s defense is setting…

  40. Knicks vs. Pacers Chess Match, OKC Buzzsaw, Outlook for the Nuggets & Celtics | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 18 min

    The playoffs are heating up and Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce are here to talk about who’s really built for it. The Knicks and Pacers are going blow for blow, the Thunder are cooking everybody -- but don’t count…

  41. Brunson’s Playoff Legend, The Rise of Ant & the Wolves, Flagg to Dallas? | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 56 min

    Jalen Brunson is putting on an all-time playoff performance — and KG & Paul Pierce are putting respect on his name. The guys break down how the Knicks star is dominating 4th quarters and where he ranks among the…

  42. Paul Pierce's 15-mile Walk, Stunning Celtics Losses, & NBA Offseason Preview

    · 45 min

    We caught Paul in the middle of his 15-mile walk to catch a breather and talk NBA Playoffs. The guys react to the Celtics' recent struggles and whether Boston fans should be concerned. They break down Haliburton’s…

  43. Is THIS the Changing of the Guard? Ant Edwards is HERE, Tatum’s ‘KD Trajectory’ | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 56 min

    Anthony Edwards continues to knock off vets in the playoffs, and KG is doubling down that he’s the closest thing to ’84 Jordan we’ve seen. Jayson Tatum might be the best player in the playoffs, and he’s doing it on…

  44. Will the Wolves Bounce Back? Bucks in Trouble, Why Clippers Are Built for June | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 10 min

    KG and Paul Pierce go all in: Lakers and Wolves travel to Minnesota, Clippers-Nuggets heating up, Haliburton in revenge mode, and the Bucks looking shaky — is it time for Giannis to dip?Plus, the news lens, and what’s…

  45. Celtics Concerns, Underdogs Ready to Make Noise & Ant vs LeBron | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 53 min

    KG and Paul Pierce break down every 2024 NBA Playoff first round matchup with bold predictions, hot takes, and playoff energy. From Celtics vs. Magic to Lakers vs. Wolves, they call out sleepers, upsets, and who’s got…

  46. Durant to Knicks, Jokic Deserves Better, Reaves Got That DOG In Him | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 59 min

    The playoff race is WILD, and Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce are breaking it all down like only they can. From Jokić’s MVP-caliber season being seemingly wasted to coaches getting fired mid-run (“You don’t do that to…

  47. Jokić's Statement Game, NBA Playoff Mindsets, Carmelo's HOF Legacy | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 06 min

    KG and Paul break down Nikola Jokić's earth-shattering 61-point triple-double and debate whether it cements his MVP case over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The conversation shifts to playoff strategies, with heated takes on…

  48. Dame & JuJu Injuries, B Jennings vs. Everyone, Fixing The NCAA Transfer Portal | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 04 min

    Tony Allen joins TICKET & THE TRUTH fresh off having his jersey retired by the Memphis Grizzlies. The fellas break down Brandon Jennings vs. everyone, Draymond Green leading the race for Defensive Player of the Year,…

  49. Draymond v KAT, Best 3rd Options in NBA, Daryl Morey Uses AI? | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 59 min

    The boys are back in the lab. On the latest episode of TICKET & THE TRUTH, KG and Paul dive into all the latest basketball news with their signature unfiltered takes. Draymond Green and Karl-Anthony Towns had a heated…

  50. LeBron vs. Stephen A., Cam Spencer vs. KD & The Wild MVP Race | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    · 1 h 07 min

    Your favorite duo is back, and they’re bringing the HEAT on the latest TICKET & THE TRUTH! KG and Paul kick things off with their reactions to the sideline confrontation heard around the world—LeBron vs. Stephen A.…

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