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Kevin Garnett knows seven-time All-Star Joel Embiid is entering his ninth NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers. After coming off back-to-back relatively healthy campaigns in 2022-23, playing in 68 and 66 games, respectively, the 2023 MVP’s left knee forced him to miss 43 games in 2023-24. Now, the 76ers plan to sit Embiid on second […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II recently revealed that Kevin Garnett was a player he looked up to while growing up. “I definitely watched a lot of Kevin Garnett… His mentality, no matter where he is on the floor you’re going to know he’s there,” Lively said of the former NBA star while […]

Nike is going back into their vault of classics as they plan to resurrect the notorious Nike Air Flightposite sneakers from the late 90’s and early 2000’s. The shoes also made their debut in Hollywood and have gained mainstream notoriety as a result, so it was only a matter of time before Nike added these […]

Kevin Garnett is one of the most well-respected Basketball Hall of Famers today. Back in the day, Garnett’s hustle and grit earned him an NBA championship, an NBA MVP, and 15 All-Star Game appearances. While Garnett’s wild personality has won hearts of basketball fans, his presence continues to be felt as an analyst, as he […]

What LeBron James is doing in the NBA is not normal. The 39-year-old, who isn’t far away from turning 40, is heading into his 22nd season in NBA. James was viewed as the best prospect in league history back in 2003, and he has done nothing but live up to expectations ever since. The hooper […]

Basketball fans widely recognize Cooper Flagg as the real deal, and former Boston Celtics superstar Kevin Garnett is among those who admire the Duke basketball freshman’s skills. In a recent episode of the “Ticket & The Truth” podcast, hosted by Garnett and fellow Celtics legend Paul Pierce, the former NBA MVP praised Flagg, calling him […]

As Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi received a standing ovation in possibly her last game, her greatness has been admired. Two NBA legends, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett discussed on the KG Certified Podcast about her long list of accolades. “Diana is one of the Top-10 basketball players ever,” Pierce said. “I’m talking about men […]

With the hype surrounding Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg’s NCAA debut, many wonder how good the nation’s top prospect will be in his first season. After Flagg’s rave review from an anonymous NBA executive, claiming he could start on an NBA team today, Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett weighed in on the prospect’s potential. […]

Today, Minnesota Timberwolves icon Kevin Garnett is celebrated as an NBA champion and a legend with an extraordinary work ethic and fierce competitive drive. However, early in his career, that same competitive fire landed him in hot water when he overstepped in front of Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan. The game took place in February […]

2024 has to be the year of generational talents coming out of college and saving franchises. Caitlin Clark is already doing exactly that for the Indiana Fever as they notch a playoff spot in just her rookie year. The same litmus test might just be applied to Caleb Williams after he got acquired by the […]

Last season, Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson won his second MVP award and led his team to their first AFC Championship game since 2012. However, they came up against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, who eventually won their second straight Super Bowl. Mahomes won his third Super Bowl MVP and third ring. […]

Kevin Garnett has a reputation as one of the most intense and competitive players in NBA history. He talked a lot of trash that even Joakim Noah went from a diehard fan to a foe, and most importantly, he made sure to never back down from confrontation. In fact, as a young 18-year-old playing with […]

Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett isn’t ready to give up on the Phoenix Suns and their three stars, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Despite disappointing returns in their first two postseasons, there’s a silver lining in their collective struggle, one that Garnett subscribes to ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. In a recent […]

Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have formed one of the best duos in basketball, and an NBA championship in 2024 only further cemented that. Despite their shared success, a media narrative intent on comparing and dividing them still exists. Movie star and former New England resident Adam Sandler doesn’t subscribe to that […]

Paul Pierce shared a story about the time when Kevin Garnett made up a hilarious scenario with Dirk Nowitzki. Back in 2012, the Boston Celtics went up against the Dallas Mavericks. This was a turning point in both Garnett and Pierce’s careers considering that this would be their last several appearance wearing a Celtics uniform. […]

We are currently in the doldrums of the NBA offseason. Thus, every questionable take spewed on podcasts and interviews tends to be magnified. Last week, it was Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards who got the ball rolling with a take that drew the ire of Magic Johnson; Edwards said that no player who played in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the top players in the league for years, and he has some hardware to prove it. This previous season didn’t end the way he wanted to after suffering an injury late and the Milwaukee Bucks losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Indiana Pacers. Despite the […]

Now that the dust has settled on the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Team USA has captured their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, we’ve officially arrived at the small sliver of the calendar where the NBA is actually on hiatus for about the next month. Until the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets begin practicing on September 25th, […]

As Orlando Magic fans await the start of the season with the release of the schedule, they will look to have big aspirations as even former NBA player Paul Pierce has his own lofty expectations for the team. While fans have seen some people as Magic star Paolo Banchero predict a title in their near […]

You might think it’s time to let the Brooklyn Nets off the hook for making the worst trade in NBA history back on Draft Night 2013, but think again — because this trade continues to cause fallout for all parties involved, and many even not directly involved, such as the Lakers’ somehow-still-not-really-aging superstar LeBron James. […]

Caitlin Clark recorded a 29-point, 10-assist double-double on Friday in the Indiana Fever’s 98-89 victory on Friday night. It was the Fever’s first game back following the Olympic break and they certainly looked ready to play. Clark’s performance drew no shortage of attention from around the sports world. Former NBA superstar Kevin Garnett dropped an […]

NBA players are taking back their voices. Instead of allowing analysts and NBA Twitter to speak for them, why not make a podcast? The rise of player-driven podcasts has been a game-changer, allowing fans to connect with their favorite NBA stars beyond the confines of press conferences and highlight reels. These podcasts offer unfiltered insights, […]

Steven Adams is known to be one of the nicest players in the NBA but also one of the toughest. However, there came a time when Adams wasn’t tough enough to face the wrath of Kevin Garnett. The Houston Rockets center shared a hilarious story about him faking having a language barrier to avoid hearing […]

The 2007-08 NBA season is one of the most famous campaigns in the rich history of the Boston Celtics. It saw the Green Team hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy just one year after finishing last in the Eastern Conference. That huge leap in the standings was courtesy of Boston’s new “Big 3,” comprised of […]

After leading the Boston Celtics to their 18th NBA title with a victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Jayson Tatum found himself in the spotlight not just for his stellar performance on the court but also for his attempts at emulating iconic figures during the post-game celebrations, brobible reports. Celebratory Remarks and Online Backlash Following the […]

It took exactly 16 years for the Boston Celtics and their faithful to get back to this moment. Despite this, the formula for winning the NBA Finals has stayed the same. The front office has to make a big acquisition in the offseason and they get to mesh well with the current stars that were […]

Former NBA players Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were on their show “All The Smoke” where the topic of conversation was on the  Olympics women’s basketball team this summer. Both were arguing, especially Pierce, that WNBA stars Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese should be on the team. “Angel Reese and […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has led his team to the NBA Finals after years of spectacular play, and NBA legend Kevin Garnett, speaking on KG Certified, thinks that he could ultimately compare to LeBron James. “Luka is set up to be the only one to catch [LeBron James], don’t nobody wanna say that s**t,” […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics will get the NBA Finals going on Thursday night in Boston. However, before we talk about that series, let’s discuss a couple past greats from both of these teams. Dirk Nowitzki played for the Mavericks for his entire career. He was in Dallas from 1998 until 2019. Kevin […]

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Game 1 tips off on Thursday night and fans are on the edge of their seats in anticipation. Leading up to the contest, NBA legend, Kevin Garnett, goes on a rant that will fire up the entire city of Boston. […]

The Boston Celtics are on a roll, sweeping the Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals with a 105-102 win in Game 4, and Celtics legend Kevin Garnett appeared on ESPN during the game to talk about this team’s chances and why he believes the experience Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have will help […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won his fourth Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award this season, and not everyone is on board with it. NBA legend Kevin Garnett prefers San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama, who would’ve been the first rookie to ever win the award. Garnett lambasted the league for picking Gobert over […]

When Kevin Durant joined the Phoenix Suns, it looked like the Suns were going to be one of the best teams in the West for years to come. They are loaded with talent as they also have Devin Booker on the squad as the other star to go with Durant. Unfortunately for Phoenix, things just […]

Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett was loving Jaylen Brown’s brilliant performance in the Celtics’ win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. Shout out JB! @FCHWPO keep goin Lord! ☘️ https://t.co/eDT5JNi15f — Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) May 24, 2024 Brown dropped 40 points in a scintillating outing, going […]

The NBA Draft is just weeks away and fans everywhere are wondering what could happen with the Bronny James situation. James turned in an incredibly underwhelming performance last season with USC basketball, adding to confusion over his status as a potential draftee. Recently the man known as the ‘The Big Ticket,’ Kevin Garnett, came to […]

On the latest edition of The Stephen A. Smith Show, NBA legend Kevin Garnett joined the conversation to talk about the NBA Playoffs and why he thinks the New York Knicks are going to be a problem next season. Said Garnett on the Knicks, “The Knicks are going to be a problem next year. I’m […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are the talk of the town still after they subdued the title-repeat dreams of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a thrilling seven-game series in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. That also means that Minnesota is on its way to playing its first Western Conference finals game in […]

After a thrilling Game 7 win over the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. While one of the toughest challengers in Minnesota’s way is now eliminated, the Wolves’ remaining pathway to immortality is not easy. As Minnesota looks to book their NBA […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves had the perfect gift for T’wolves legend Kevin Garnett on Sunday. Garnett, who turned 48 years old on the same day Minnesota and the Denver Nuggets played Game 7 of their exhilarating series, saw his former team defeat Nikola Jokic and company, 98-90. Towns sends Timberwolves legend a birthday […]