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 that dawg in them.

Pacers to upset Bucks?
Should Celtics rest Jaylen Brown?
Ant vs. LeBron: Real rivalry brewing
Who’s MVP — Shai or Jokic?Listen for full predictions, award picks, and insider playoff mentality from two NBA legends who have been there before.

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&rsquo;s got that dawg in them.
Pacers to upset Bucks? Should Celtics rest Jaylen Brown? Ant vs. LeBron: Real rivalry brewing Who&rsquo;s MVP &mdash; Shai or Jokic?Listen for full predictions, award picks, and insider playoff mentality from two NBA legends who have been there before.

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.

A podcast series hosted by Hall of Fame NBA legend, Kevin Garnett.

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

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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.

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&rsquo;s three-point era makes him virtually unstoppable, and debate whether he&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s 33-8-8 line and the Mavs&rsquo; rise. Plus: Tatum&rsquo;s Achilles return and what it means for Boston&rsquo;s playoff run, the Lakers&rsquo; 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 &amp; Paul would take with the #1 pick in this year&rsquo;s draft.

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

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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.

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 &mdash; 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.

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

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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.

KG and Paul Pierce break down everything from All-Star Weekend 2026 &mdash; Keshad Johnson&rsquo;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.

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

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

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