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All The Smoke Productions

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

  • 31 minutes 51 seconds
    Mike Bibby on Coaching Today’s Players, NIL Money & Sacramento Kings Drama | KG CERTIFIED

    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 the recruiting game, Bibby keeps it 100 about the state of player development. He shares stories about players trying to go 1-on-1 against him in practice, gives an update on former teammate Doug Christie and the Sacramento Kings, and reveals how he landed Sac State’s first-ever four-star recruit. Plus, KG gives his scouting report on Bibby’s squad and offers coaching advice on how to use film to develop players.

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    12 December 2025, 5:38 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Giannis Trade Rumors, Chris Paul’s Release & Clippers Fallout, OKC Unstoppable | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    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, Spurs, Pistons... who needs the Greek Freak most? Plus, OKC looking like a buzzsaw, Kawhi experiment over, Celtics heating up, Pistons & Raptors rising, Austin Reaves’ All‑Star case, and Paul clarifies Michael Jordan bag comments.

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    5 December 2025, 4:13 pm
  • 45 minutes 48 seconds
    Mike Epps Drops Next ‘Friday’ Movie Hints, Pryor Biopic Updates & His Top Comedians | KG CERTIFIED

    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 biopic, Epps keeps it real about comedy, culture, and life. He shares stories about playing as KG in NBA 2K, Snoop Dogg’s historic parties, breaks down his Mount Rushmore of comedians, and reflects on how Hollywood and social media have changed the game.

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    21 November 2025, 4:36 pm
  • 58 minutes 3 seconds
    Is It Time to Trade LeBron? Thunder Dominance & Ja’s Joy Crisis | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    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 how Ja Morant can get his joy back.

    00:00 - Intro: Going Demon Mode
    03:47 - Developing the Killer Instinct
    07:12 - Dodgers Game 7 & Greatest Series Ever?
    10:40 - PrizePicks: Celtics vs Magic, Spurs vs Rockets
    17:37 - Austin Reaves, Lakers Hot Start & LeBron Trade Talk
    21:55 - Who’s Real in the East Right Now?
    22:46 - Bron & Bronny Package Deal? Luka Fit Debate
    28:46 - Should LeBron Come Off the Bench?
    35:54 - Thunder 8-0: Can They Win 70+?
    42:26 - Rockets Rising, West Getting Deep
    44:00 - Ja Morant Needs a Reset? Miami, Bulls, or Bucks
    54:52 - Who’s Crackin’: Giddey, Reaves, Markkanen & More
    57:27 - KAT’s Signed Card for KG
    59:29 - Episode Close

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    7 November 2025, 4:14 pm
  • 59 minutes 32 seconds
    Paolo’s Ceiling, Spurs Franchise-Best Start, KG’s NBA Debut 30 Years On | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    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. Plus, Cooper Flagg at point, Austin Reaves’ scoring surge, and why the Sixers might be built for a deep run.

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    31 October 2025, 3:43 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Wemby’s Big Night, Maxey’s Sixers Takeover, & More Opening Week Observations | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    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 Cooper Flagg’s debut and the continuing rise of international players it’s time to tap in to TICKET & THE TRUTH.

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    00:00 - Intro
    00:40 - Tap’n in with Paul live from NYC, Celtics & Sixers early vibes
    04:34 - Maxey’s breakout & Embiid concerns
    08:19 - Wemby’s big night
    09:18 - Cooper Flagg’s debut & Rookie of the Year race
    11:20 - Clippers looking old?
    11:50 - Wemby’s paint presence & Flagg’s upside
    13:49 - Should the Spurs trade Fox?
    17:04 - PrizePicks
    25:03 - Rise of international players & U.S. training flaws
    31:10 - Who are the next American MVPs?
    33:03 - Who are the league’s true bucket-getters?
    38:45 - World Series: Dodgers vs. Toronto?
    40:44 - Packers vs. Steelers talk
    42:14 - Wrap

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    24 October 2025, 8:28 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Wemby’s Ascension, NBA Season Preview, Final Season For King James? | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    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 closing, and some bold East/West picks you won’t see coming.

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    00:00 – Off-Cam Banter & Fly on the Wall
    05:00 – Summer Recap
    08:09 – New Season Energy
    08:51 – PrizePicks Picks
    24:12 –  AD BREAK
    25:14 – KG’s Fit & Preseason Grind
    32:00 – Wemby’s MVP Potential
    42:08 – Magic Top 3?! East Predictions Get Heated
    48:04 – Clippers vs the West
    51:14 – Joker vs SGA Aura Debate
    53:13 – Warriors Window Closed?
    1:01:45 – Rockets Debate: Amen vs Sengun
    1:03:56 – LeBron’s Legacy & Final Season Talk
    1:11:39 – Rookie Class Breakdown
    1:14:48 – KG Reflects on His Rookie Year
    1:16:00 – Wrap

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    21 October 2025, 3:55 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    KD to Rockets, Celtics’ Identity Crisis, Analytics vs. Achilles, All-Demon Team | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    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 cutting costs? They also sound off on the rise in Achilles injuries and blame modern training and sneaker trends. To wrap it up, KG builds his “All-Demon Team” and questions who’s really got that dog in them, and Oklahoma City Thunder winning it all.

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    27 June 2025, 6:59 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Game 6, KD’s Future, Protecting Caitlin Clark & 30 Years Since KG’s Draft | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    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 physicality in the W, and reflect on KG entering the NBA exactly 30 years ago.

    Plus, time for Philly to blow it up, why Houston could be the next OKC, and Desmond Bane headed to the Magic.

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    19 June 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 4 seconds
    Pacers Turnovers, Caruso’s Impact and Could Mark Jackson Land the Knicks Job? | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    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 the series.

    Plus, the Finals shift to Indy, the Knicks’ coaching search heats up, and Wemby’s monk retreat has everyone talking.

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    11 June 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 7 seconds
    Finals X-Factors, Coaching Chess Match, Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Haliburton | TICKET & THE TRUTH

    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 Pacers’ surprise rise and why limiting turnovers might decide the champion.

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    5 June 2025, 3:17 pm
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