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, and whether Bron is pulling himself out of the GOAT conversation by sticking around.

Plus: Wemby’s ejection (and need for an enforcer) & Spurs are up 3-2 on the Wolves. Does Rudy Gobert need to sit? Plus reactions to Washington winning the draft lottery, AJ Dybantsa to Utah rumors, 76ers regrets on the Jared McCain trade, Jaylen Brown chatter, the Celtics’ utility big search, and the craziest offseason in a minute.

Rest in Peace to our fallen brothers: Jason Collins & Brandon Clarke

Lakers got swept by OKC and Paul Pierce is ready to say out loud what nobody else will: it&rsquo;s time. KG and Paul break down LeBron&rsquo;s 4th career sweep, the Pelinka&ndash;Redick ball moment that looks an awful lot like leverage, and whether Bron is pulling himself out of the GOAT conversation by sticking around. Plus: Wemby&rsquo;s ejection (and need for an enforcer) &amp; Spurs are up 3-2 on the Wolves. Does Rudy Gobert need to sit? Plus reactions to Washington winning the draft lottery, AJ Dybantsa to Utah rumors, 76ers regrets on the Jared McCain trade, Jaylen Brown chatter, the Celtics&rsquo; utility big search, and the craziest offseason in a minute. Rest in Peace to our fallen brothers: Jason Collins &amp; Brandon Clarke

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

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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 guarded him. Why LeBron James at 41 is doing something nobody has ever done, and why OKC is steamrolling everybody in the West with no answers in sight.

KG and Alex get into the lost art of NBA trash talk, how Jordan talked over everybody’s head, why Larry Bird was the coldest shit talker of all time, and how the league evolved from the brutal physicality of the 80s to today’s three ball era. They also talk Rajon Rondo’s fit for the Pelicans head coaching job, and why Sam Cassell deserves his shot.

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - KG gives Alex Thomas his flowers
5:40 - Lakers talk & how KG feels about LeBron at 41
8:37 - Wembanyama’s first playoff run — KG gives him a grade
12:57 - How KG would guard Wembanyama
15:10 - The mental game & the art of NBA trash talk
16:47 - Jordan talked over everybody’s head
18:08 - Larry Bird: the coldest trash talker of all time
18:47 - From the brutal 80s to the three-point era
22:49 - OKC is steamrolling everyone — does anybody have an answer?
26:38 - Rondo interviews for the Pelicans head coaching job
28:40 - Why Sam Cassell deserves his shot
34:47 - Flowers for Donte DiVincenzo & Minnesota Timberwolves talk
35:48 - Pistons vs. Magic breakdown
39:43 - Does health decide who wins the playoffs?
41:25 - Alex Thomas comedy
46:23 - Who Alex would play golf with
47:45 - Top 5 comedians of all time
50:13 - Michael Jordan, Kobe & the GOAT conversation
54:44 - What’s next & the KG + Alex collab

Kevin Garnett sits down with comedian &amp; actor Alex Thomas for one of the funniest and most real conversations of the season. KG and Inglewood&rsquo;s break down Wembanyama&rsquo;s first playoff run and the exact way KG would have guarded him. Why LeBron James at 41 is doing something nobody has ever done, and why OKC is steamrolling everybody in the West with no answers in sight. KG and Alex get into the lost art of NBA trash talk, how Jordan talked over everybody&rsquo;s head, why Larry Bird was the coldest shit talker of all time, and how the league evolved from the brutal physicality of the 80s to today&rsquo;s three ball era. They also talk Rajon Rondo&rsquo;s fit for the Pelicans head coaching job, and why Sam Cassell deserves his shot.
0:00 - Intro 1:00 - KG gives Alex Thomas his flowers 5:40 - Lakers talk &amp; how KG feels about LeBron at 41 8:37 - Wembanyama&rsquo;s first playoff run &mdash; KG gives him a grade 12:57 - How KG would guard Wembanyama 15:10 - The mental game &amp; the art of NBA trash talk 16:47 - Jordan talked over everybody&rsquo;s head 18:08 - Larry Bird: the coldest trash talker of all time 18:47 - From the brutal 80s to the three-point era 22:49 - OKC is steamrolling everyone &mdash; does anybody have an answer? 26:38 - Rondo interviews for the Pelicans head coaching job 28:40 - Why Sam Cassell deserves his shot 34:47 - Flowers for Donte DiVincenzo &amp; Minnesota Timberwolves talk 35:48 - Pistons vs. Magic breakdown 39:43 - Does health decide who wins the playoffs? 41:25 - Alex Thomas comedy 46:23 - Who Alex would play golf with 47:45 - Top 5 comedians of all time 50:13 - Michael Jordan, Kobe &amp; the GOAT conversation 54:44 - What&rsquo;s next &amp; the KG + Alex collab

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

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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 from his own “end of the run” experience. SGA wins another Clutch Player of the Year award and sets his sights on something no one since Michael Jordan has done: back-to-back MVP + Finals MVP. Also, Wemby drops the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year vote in NBA history.

On the court: Sixers steal Game 2 from Boston behind Maxey attacking the head of the snake and rookie VJ Edgecombe dropping 32. The Spurs-Blazers series gets spicy with Wemby in concussion protocol and Danny Avdija going off. Nuggets-Wolves is the grittiest series in the first round. Lakers-Rockets: LeBron’s still LeBron, KD needs a point guard, and is Luke Kennard playing Reaves out of a roster spot?

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down the top playoff moment so far. The guys dig into Steve Kerr&rsquo;s rumored exit and what the end of the Warriors dynasty means for the NBA&rsquo;s changing of the guard &mdash; with KG speaking from his own &ldquo;end of the run&rdquo; experience. SGA wins another Clutch Player of the Year award and sets his sights on something no one since Michael Jordan has done: back-to-back MVP + Finals MVP. Also, Wemby drops the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year vote in NBA history. On the court: Sixers steal Game 2 from Boston behind Maxey attacking the head of the snake and rookie VJ Edgecombe dropping 32. The Spurs-Blazers series gets spicy with Wemby in concussion protocol and Danny Avdija going off. Nuggets-Wolves is the grittiest series in the first round. Lakers-Rockets: LeBron&rsquo;s still LeBron, KD needs a point guard, and is Luke Kennard playing Reaves out of a roster spot?

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

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/c98a9324-6072-46e9-b436-b4360113219b/transcript

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

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&rsquo;s first playoff series against Portland, the Giannis sweepstakes heating up in Milwaukee, the Knicks&rsquo; first-round pressure, Scottie Barnes&rsquo; two-way dominance with Toronto, and the Timberwolves&rsquo; 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&rsquo;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 &amp; Charlotte Hornets Path 00:06:01 - LaMelo Ball Flagrant Foul Reaction &amp; Praise 00:11:01 - Philly 76ers Flying Under the Radar 00:12:30 - West Playoffs: Lakers vs. Rockets &amp; LeBron&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Trip Back to Minnesota 00:31:30 - East Playoffs: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors 00:36:31 - New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks &amp; Dyson Daniels Defensive Breakdown 00:40:58 - Mikal Bridges, KAT &amp; the Knicks&rsquo; Core 00:45:32 - Nickeil Alexander-Walker Most Improved Shoutout 00:46:33 - Victor Wembanyama&rsquo;s First Playoff Series &amp; Defensive Matchup Breakdown 00:51:29 - Wemby&rsquo;s MVP Case &amp; 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&rsquo;s Job Safe? &amp; Doc Rivers Discussion 01:08:23 - Fresh Air Segment: Ja Morant&rsquo;s Future in Memphis 01:12:10 - KG&rsquo;s Heartfelt Message to Ja Morant 01:18:22 - NBA Summer League Film Festival &amp; Outro

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

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

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