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Yeah, yeah, yeah! Knuckleheads is back with a Hall of Fame ep. Number 21, the dude who started the straight-out-of-high school trend, one of the greatest fours ever, The Big Ticket aka Kevin Garnett, joins Q and D. The guys get talkin’ about everything from KG’s growth spurt putting him on the map, to his transitioning from South Carolina to Chicago, to how Isaiah Thomas gave him the blueprint to make the league straight out of high school. They also get into his dominating in Minny, going to Boston and winning a championship, and how much the Hall of Fame meant to him. It’s KG like you’ve never heard before…. Tune in!
Growing up in South Carolina [3:54]
Going to Chicago for senior year [21:14]
Straight to the NBA out of High School [35:29]
All-Star Game at MSG with MJ and Kobe [1:15:05]
2004 MVP season in Minnesota for the T-Wolves [1:29:50]
Traded to the Celtics, teaming up with Paul Pierce and Ray Allen [1:32:35]
Why KG chose number 21 [1:51:09]
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00:00:00 : Intro
00:00:46 : Who Bust Yo Ass?
00:04:29 : Growing up in South Carolina
00:17:27 : Moving to Chicago
00:24:00 : Boo-Tee Bounce Music Video
00:25:54 : Hooping in Chicago
00:33:26 : KG’s Trash Talk
00:38:40 : Michigan College Visit
00:40:27 : Pickup vs. MJ
00:44:07 : Preparing for the Draft
00:55:33 : Getting Drafted to Minnesota
00:59:43 : Meeting Prince
01:02:49 : Gaining Confidence in the League
01:07:39 : Stephon Marbury
01:13:58 : $126 Million Contract Extension
01:17:38 : All-Star Games
01:23:15 : Vince Carter’s Dunk in the Olympics
01:26:09 : Sports Illustrated Cover
01:29:02 : First Time Playing Each Other in the League
01:31:42 : KG’s MVP Season in Minnesota
01:38:02 : Joining the Celtics
01:42:28 : Big Baby
01:46:13 : Rajon Rondo
01:50:53 : Winning a Championship
01:54:07 : Getting Inducted into the Hall of Fame
01:56:25 : Getting His Jersey Retired by the Celtics
01:57:52 : Why KG wears number 21
02:01:03 : KG's First Purchase
02:03:30 : Post NBA Career Ambitions
02:07:49 : KG’s Starting 5
02:09:21 : Start, Bench, Cut
02:10:31 : Outro
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27:40 that's my dad...Derrick Woods R.I.P. brought a tear to my eye hearing him say it
@anujp7554
Жыл бұрын
❤️ RIP
@williamwoods2151
Жыл бұрын
@@anujp7554 much love
@aaronfore1751
Жыл бұрын
lies
@eib3137
Жыл бұрын
@@aaronfore1751 grow up
@williamwoods2151
Жыл бұрын
@@aaronfore1751 Lies to what my guy?
Best NBA Storyteller hands down!
@chrisisslick
Жыл бұрын
Magic Johnson too
@jameslord4086
Жыл бұрын
him and shump
@SincerelyUrsJay
Жыл бұрын
@@jameslord4086 FAX
@michaelangelo305s
Жыл бұрын
@@jameslord4086 faxxx
@jholliday3
Жыл бұрын
Tell stories graphic like Fat Joe. He mentioned Glenn Robinson from the City of Gary, IN.
I couldn't stop laughing when KG explained how Scottie clapped. 🤣🤣🤣
@dr3ww33zy1
Жыл бұрын
Lmfaooooo naw frfr “I’ll have these niggas kill you in here” 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@ChargersCity
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forevere
@bdfm34
Жыл бұрын
That was funny when how he talked shit back to Pippen and messed up the game and Jordan leaving giving KG his props. I was cracking up.
@roycekinniebrew1767
9 ай бұрын
KG is a great story-teller...lol
@Equalshares
10 ай бұрын
What is the time signature?
Kevin Garnett a Vice Lord😂 this is crazyyyyyy. I remember as of 99’ my 3 favorites was Kobe, KG, and T Mac
KG tied them hoodie strings with the same intensity he played with
I've heard KGs story at least 10 times and it gives me goosebumps every single time. Wow!!
@NoBiasAllBoxing
Жыл бұрын
EVERY time 💯
@melvino8926
Жыл бұрын
Word
@figo007tv
Жыл бұрын
Thanks already. I like inspiring y’all knuckleheads.
@AcePlaya4ever
Жыл бұрын
Facts
@brianhall8489
Жыл бұрын
Facts !!!
That Pat Riley workout story was amazing 😂
KG giving Darius miles his flowers is great knowing that was his favorite player coming up this episode was fire 🔥 💯
@pwest1101
Жыл бұрын
Shit too fiyah
@billblaski9523
9 ай бұрын
Darius Miles was supposed to be the next KG😢
@GreyMann2
8 ай бұрын
@billblaski9523 what happened?
@billblaski9523
8 ай бұрын
@GreyMann2 people say injuries but the even before he got that big injury, the way he was playing, no way was he gonna be the next KG. Miles was at best gonna be a 10ppg, 5rpg guy who'd give u a few high-flying dunks a game. That being said, I loved those Clippers teams as a kid lol was always playing as them in NBA Live, even had Miles starting at 3 and Odom at the 4. Had Maggette at 2 and Q-Rich at point lol
I wish D.Miles career went better.... he is such a cool ass dude man
@yourotherbrother8
Жыл бұрын
They still established themselves with the Clips although I agree with you
@smoovgee1434
Жыл бұрын
D Miles was in east St. Louis act n a fool back then😂
The OGs came back with a legendary episode! 🤞🏽💛
@knova
Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting and wondering. These guys are thee best for Bball headz 😅
@whatsgoingonouthere1422
Жыл бұрын
The coolest thing to know is that my favorite player respect my other favorite player Glen Rice
@tae1or
Ай бұрын
ohdee bro
It’s crazy how 2 hours still wasn’t enough!! 👏🏾👏🏾
KG’s impressions of Paul Pierce got me dead!!!! ☠️☠️☠️☠️
Love it whenever KG brings out untold Mamba stories
@ost8491
8 ай бұрын
If he would have linked up with Mamba that would have been a sight to see
KG always mention Bean in every interview and I remember Kobe always mentioning KG.The respect between those two was high…
@saunupe1911
Жыл бұрын
And the fact that he was almost a Laker until that Ray Allen trade!!!!
@tylerkane1231
Жыл бұрын
They were so close to playing and I think they would have been the best duo ever. KG was the most unselfish superstar ever on the court and when you watch thier all star games together he Kobe would actually pass the ball to him cause he knew he almost put in the same amount of work that he did.
@BruteStrength99
Жыл бұрын
@@saunupe1911 this is gonna sound strange but after seeing him in green I don't think I can picture him in purple
@ChargersCity
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever1
@123FUG33
Жыл бұрын
Would of loved it, but I wonder if their teammates would. Kobe and KG ruthless and would break them down relentlessly 😂💀
You can just tell this is one of the greatest moments of D Miles’ life
@pwest1101
Жыл бұрын
Facts. It's like if Kobe had a podcast and Mike was the guest. This episode was so dope
@DannyAmerican
6 ай бұрын
D Miles took it all in
@mredwards5543
2 ай бұрын
@@DannyAmericanpause
The fact the Prince story aligns with Charlie Murphy story is funny as hell
Love KG, y’all gotta get Brandon Roy on. That would be 🔥 too
@jordansmith8384
Жыл бұрын
Seattle finest , please get B roy
@princechucoo6348
Жыл бұрын
Word…he was DUMB nice 👍🏾 Him and Tracy …..damn injuries
@deeblack4968
Жыл бұрын
Lance Stephenson
@danmoreno1313
Жыл бұрын
My boy b Roy the natural
@dakid_josh15
Жыл бұрын
Facts B ROY was cold man used to give Kobe the business too 💯
Two hours , Eleven Minutes?! Let me get something to eat real quick. I know this going to be a classic
You can tell KG was heartbroken when Steph left MN! Awesome episode!!
@BrodyBaddis
Жыл бұрын
cause he wanted to win for mn, but like he said, the owner was clueless and didnt bring and keep the players to win something. fun player to watch in any team he's playing in
KG is one of my all time favourite players..., had so much game.., intensity.., competitiveness, ferociousness...killer... my dog had it all..., KG is just a natural born story teller.., he imparts so much wisdom and knowledge
KG is one of the best story tellers in entertainment not just as an athlete.
@anujp7554
Жыл бұрын
So True! 💯
KG energy gives for a great episode
This was one of their best interviews. KG and Ronnie Fields in high school was like a mini version of the 90s Bulls!!!
@dreamchaser1419
Жыл бұрын
Facts more than long enough gotta keep come back. Love the city these like my ogs. Love hearing they game and them talk
@nookex6058
Жыл бұрын
Big facts💯 The city was super lit back then basketball wise on all levels.
The man does wonderful impressions. Watch him at 1:01:19, when he starts quoting Prince. He changes his voice, his intonations, his gestures, his vocabulary. Cracks up Q & D completely.
@onlyBanz
6 ай бұрын
That boy n actor too!
u can rlly see how happy dmiles is man this a feel good ep
@pericopinero1035
Жыл бұрын
That’s that straight out of HS alumni smile lol
@QuasiDillaDOOM
Жыл бұрын
@@pericopinero1035 not only that, dmiles idolized ticket. dmiles wore 21 bc of him & that smile glows brighter when he brings up the sports illustrated cover lol
@missayawk
Жыл бұрын
Cause NOBODY knows what us dark skinned ppl go through except US.
Maan KG got me nostalgic on this interview. He naming on the guys and keeping it a 💯. I'm loving this one, guys. This may be your best episode in history, and I've seen them all. All he need to do is name Frankie who stayed across the street from me and played on our grammar school aquad but wound up playing with Ticket at Farragut.
@discowolf25
Жыл бұрын
@Andre Webb you got a brother? 💀
@discowolf25
Жыл бұрын
@Andre Webb bruh u joined KZread just too hate on Da Kidd?! LOL. What he do? Fk your wife?? Does she taste like Honey Nut Cheerios (I’ve heard he likes that💀)??? 💋💋
@jauwannr
Жыл бұрын
He definitely took it back to some real Chicago niggas. Nostalgia fr
@elcapitanjack911S
Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY GREAT comment A. Period.
@ChillHawaiian3
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Kept it real on that bum Jeremy Lin. That ch1nk had 1 week of good bball and thats it!
If you came up in middle school and high school sports scene in the 90’s no matter the sport or where you lived you can relate to everything he is saying about how the sports culture was back then, from watching sports center to the recruiting rankings in the back of the college sports magazine to the local playground legends. 🔥 💯
KG is one of the best dudes both on and off the court. I remember when I was a kid, he was signing autographs at the Mall of America and the line was so long that we couldn't get in...my brother and I resorted to pounding on the store's glass to get his attention. He stopped what he was doing, turned around, and gave us the biggest smile and come up to the glass and gave us a high five through it. Just a great dude.
I honestly think this is the top 3 best episodes as of now. KG’s in-depth story telling is legendary 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ChargersCity
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too foreverm
@loodakris5928
Жыл бұрын
Haha KG got so much energy! It’s like 2-3 episodes in 1!
The NBA Draft workout and Prince stories were hilarious as hell. 🤣Great interview fellas!
@ClementTownsendMedia
Жыл бұрын
That Prince story was classic!
Man if they ever do a street hoop anime based in the 90's, KG can voice-over all the 10 players BY HIMSELF!
I appreciate how he mentioned Scotty Thurman's name. He is a legend in Arkansas! 52:20. I also enjoyed his story about Prince as well. 59:42
@coachcoach1176
Жыл бұрын
Razorback2Back if you know you know
I lived in Greenville,SC from 95-2005 and remember hooping in Mauldin. Great games! Kevin is most definitely a legend in the 864.
@calsums914
Жыл бұрын
Kevin legend period
I honestly can listen to Shump & KG tell NBA stories all day long, it must be a chicago thing fr
@rcc3music
Жыл бұрын
Yeah you are right, Shump is real good.
@winstonsmiths2449
Жыл бұрын
RIGHT!!! KG's imitations are funny and accurate.
@jacquesgrays-shelton8414
Жыл бұрын
They grew up in chicago that’s
@ChargersCity
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too foreverm
@calsums914
Жыл бұрын
Neither one from Chicago.
Kevin is my favorite player of all time. I've never seen him so unguarded and open. Darius and Quentin did a fantastic job giving him the space. Best interview I've ever seen with him. Well done boys!
@judyjackson4692
Жыл бұрын
Love me some KG! Love how he told it and kept it real always been one of my favorites
@mcqueeninvestments5191
Жыл бұрын
Damn I knew I knew his face. That's Darius Miles. Idk the other one though.
Love hearing the Prince story from KG. All love to some of my favorite ppl ❤️💜💜
Hearing KG talk is like going back in time. I couldn't wait for this.
I remember when Kevin Garnett was drafted. It felt like yesterday. He's always bringing great energy whether it's on the court or on interviews. Great stories told here!
This might be my fav episode you all have done. KG is masterful as a storyteller and has of course had an unbelievable career. But you all together just fit so well…and to be clear I have actually rewatched this in its entirety.
That Biggie story was classic!
Not gonna lie this was just as good as the All The Smoke episode with KG, dude is a GOD level story teller and just all around very entertaining. S.O D.Miles & Qrich for giving people their flowers while they can smell them!
@brandonthomas4175
Жыл бұрын
He is amazing at telling stories.
@aboutmillions
Жыл бұрын
@@brandonthomas4175 facts bro
@rcc3music
Жыл бұрын
That was a good one as well.
@rcc3music
Жыл бұрын
He went into more of the AAU relationships and other players that we heard of with The all the smoke interview.
@ChargersCity
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too foreverm
Yooooo this goin be a classic fellas, buckle up!!!!! 🔥 🎯 😎
@delanocooley6364
Жыл бұрын
Man I watch all KG interviews maybe because I’m from Greenville I may be biased but they be great interviews.
@el_fantasma3
Жыл бұрын
@Delano Cooley I agree, im from Gary indiana and this dude is live
Man this interview was amazing. I could’ve watched another hour. All I need to see is a D Rose interview now! I know it’s gonna happen eventually. You guys are great!
Every youngin that’s coming up hoopin need to watch this interview. He giving the blueprint
@1:45:07 that Big Baby story hilarious “ON MY MAMA”. KG’s impression of Doc on point too
@mrwright5892
Жыл бұрын
that was funny when he sounded like DOC
@AGJunyah
Жыл бұрын
Had me CRYING!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@StayTru101
Жыл бұрын
Bro KG a fucking legend man lol
Bruh KG is my favorite man 🤣 that Kevin McHale story to me is one of the funniest nba stories ever 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
1:44:41 I must've watched this story 20x on repeat...literally crying with BIG laughter. Thank you gents!
i done watched this bout 5 times!!!
@reddott2k
10 ай бұрын
hahaha dog same!
KG Is great storyteller! I'm glad he does media.
🫡 Salute to KG & the entire Knuckleheads team for putting this together on behalf of all the soldiers on the Southside of Chicago.🪖 Harlem to the lake/ 16th to the 100s, Ticket got a free pass through my hood anytime. We out here. Yak!🥃
@dreamchaser1419
Жыл бұрын
Facts.
@pwest1101
Жыл бұрын
He ain't bitch ass Stephen Jackson. He almost 50 and a civilian. Def don't need no pass especially when the niggaz who active in the hood is half his age. Respectfully
Big bro describe it just how I imagine. We Still miss you Kobe. 💪🏾🥹
Big respect for Spree!
I can listen to KG talk ALL day.
My boys back. U gotta love it. D Moles asking great questions and Q just screaming bout how great everything Chi town is 😂😂😂 Gotta love it
@CrookedRosePOD
Жыл бұрын
As I'm reading this Q shouting out hes from the wild hundreds 🤣
Shout to Kirby Puckett one of the best RIP. Great interview guys
Shouts out to KG Momma for building a all time great. She knew what he needed to take it to the next level
Man y’all knocked it out the park with this one 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Krazy part is that Darius MILES caught my attention because of Kevin Garnett. That's how D Miles ended up being one of my favorites
@garyrayford1201
Жыл бұрын
Facts
@1stnamebr406
Жыл бұрын
@@garyrayford1201 Darius Miles was nothing like KG at no point from high school to NBA.
@TheAbstract35
Жыл бұрын
@@1stnamebr406That wasn’t his point lol
@1stnamebr406
Жыл бұрын
@@TheAbstract35 Yes it was his point
@TheAbstract35
Жыл бұрын
@@1stnamebr406 Ummm no…
Happy to see this cause I know KG was a big influence on D Miles.
Knuckleheads the best hoop podcast because theu ask REAL HOOPER questions we really be wanting to know! Nobody do it better than these two I promise
@pwest1101
Жыл бұрын
It's not even close. Hands down they the best sports podcast, fuck just basketball, sports period.
When KG talks you listen. That man is a walking library with amazing stories! Top 5 episode for sure
Big Lord ⭐ and Big Folks ✡️ in the Building!!! To KG I'm Loyal!!!
50:15 In HIgh School I got under the 135lb bar. The bar went down and it never came back up. It felt like a ton. Then when the spotters realized the bar didn't move and wasn't going to move, they lifted the bar up off of me. In the corner of my eye I could see a couple guys laughing. The good ole days. Decades later I say my measurements from an old team roster page. I was 150lbs. I totally forgot I was that small.
Man I could listen to KG tell stories all day. He's so damn funny and expressive. Great episode
Ronnie Fields is a basketball legend!!!
@IanDunlap
Жыл бұрын
Facts!!!! Dude was like Jordan in high school
Love hearing the stories when he was in Chicago...brings back memories back in the day from the crib 💯💪
this guy is a god damn legend, so grateful he's around and able to share his stories
Love KG’s stories. One of the GOATS
My boys, Chicago legends. Ticket, Q Rich and D Miles.
@Buddyr83
Жыл бұрын
D Miles from E St Louis
@marlvinssumerliniii2515
Жыл бұрын
@@Buddyr83 True. But Killinois boy.
1:30:12 when D Miles looks at KG to see his reaction. Damn, that was one of his ones, you can tell.
Thanks host you all let them talk to Tell there stories a lot of podcast. Haven’t figured it out yet and been on forfew years now / E st Louis the 618
Love this podcast! Happy it's a new season! 💙
Almost sprained my thumb clicking the notification, the gang back🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥
These episodes show legends and I love how they always show love to people before them or the guys that didn’t make it all the way but still had talent. Everyone’s story needs to be told or some light shed on it. Bless
I can listen to KG all day long. I watched this 3 times
best episode by far, great energy, thanks a lot guys 💪🏽
KG energy made me cry, to see what is the greatest of all time
Knuckleheads never disappoint at all episodes have been fire 🔥 I know KG my Taurus ♉️ brother bout to have some fire stories 🔥 been waiting for them to drop this since they had it on the podcast
@missayawk
Жыл бұрын
Shouts to my fellow Taurus.When we love something ANYTHING we are extremely passionate about it and are totally focused.Even though im quiet/ shy by nature, when I played basketball I played with that same passion as KG.Always talking, calling out picks etc but no trash talking just a competitors type conversation.
@Kingbossdon
Жыл бұрын
@@missayawk facts we Taurus ♉️ are very focused on the task at hand
KG took me out, with that story about Big Baby missing the bus to the banquet dinner, and had to ride the little kid's bike to the venue. So then when Big Baby finally showed up, he told the team why he was late, and KG and them thought he was lying, so Big Baby was like, "On my mama!! On my mama!! The little boy's outside with the bike. On my mama!!" So then KG does the imitation of Doc and his gravelly voice: "Alright, Baby, just sit ya ass down, you're in here now, goddamn it." 😆😅🤣😂☠💀☠💀☠💀☠💀☠💀☠💀☠💀☠💀 KG's funny as hell. He missed his true calling. Big Ticket should've been a 7 foot, stand up comedian. KG needs to do a Netflix movie about his life, from him coming up in South Carolina, to his rise in Chicago, to him going to the league. That would be 🔥🔥🔥
Man KG was that dude off the court very cool dude I remember and when he said he traveled everywhere to play he was not lying I remember him coming to Detroit playing on my cousin and Albert white team when I tell you everybody showed up to watch them play. Boy I tell you aau circuit was it
My old man always schooled me about local basketball growing up. He told me that there was a player better than Kevin Garnett from the same high school named Rodney fields. Iv seen all the documentary’s since. But it was like a mythical legend to me when I was so young.
@missayawk
Жыл бұрын
Ronnie Fields
By far this interview is top 3!!! KG is the greatest story teller of all time!!
KG you a real one. Loved hearing your stories. Stay safe and stay keeping it real
This was AWESOME
My sincere pleasure seeing this episode of my two favorite players on the same screen! Big Ticket & D Miles!!!
KG is the best storyteller. Hands down!
i didnt know Kevin McHale was so impactful in helping KG polish his game. 😊😊😊
Fire interview best one yet I love it
I wanna see Kevin Garnett and Marshawn do a podcast
This is easily one of my favorite episodes, wow man.. so many amazing stories and he tells them so well its almost like you're there. CLASSIC EPISODE 👏🏾
Love y’all show!!! No drama and great convo. Love it.
One of the best podcast’s I’ve watched in a while good shit boys💪🏽
KG one of the greatest storytellers had me crying real tears laughing when he told the big baby story and a few others 😂
KG is the best story tellers of all time‼️
This was a CLASSIC 💯💯
Glad you guys are back!
KG gotta be one of the best story tellers man. TheW stories be funny as hell
Kg tell the best stories! nigga be sweating all hype n Shìt got me excited thinking I was right there with em.. a legend for sure and a top 5 all time power forward
Thanks for this y’all the best
man I love it this podcast is everything and KG has the best stories and it's so many ppl that don't like him only because they had to play against but would love him as a teammate. my fav player behind MJ