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In this week's episode of Ticket & The Truth, KG and Paul dive into a loaded All‑Star weekend and everything shaking up the league. The guys react to LeBron’s historic All‑NBA streak finally ending after 21 years, break down whether Jayson Tatum is returning too soon from his Achilles injury, and debate how many games he really needs before the playoffs.
They also get into the Cavs’ new energy with James Harden, plus classic stories from the old-school All‑Star days. The guys also announce their Crackin' Teams.
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The NBA Trade Deadline delivered pure chaos, and Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce are here to break down every major move. The guys dive deep into James Harden landing in Cleveland, what it means for Donovan Mitchell, and whether Mobley & Allen are about to become elite lob threats. They also react to the Clippers’ sudden teardown, Utah’s surprising rise, and which teams actually walked away as winners. This is Ticket & The Truth at full power.
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Mike Vick opens up with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce about his path into coaching, the challenges of building at Norfolk State, and the bigger picture for HBCUs. They explore how flag football could reshape the sport in the Olympics, and why it demands a different skill set than the 11‑on‑11 game. Vick shares his top quarterbacks — from Mahomes to Caleb Williams — and what qualities define the next generation of leaders. This episode blends football strategy, NBA perspective, and the unfiltered chemistry of Ticket & The Truth.
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Paul Pierce returns to Lawrence, Kansas for the first time in over 15 years as the most-anticipated college basketball game of the season unfolds. With 28 NBA teams sending scouts, BYU’s AJ Dybansta and KU’s Darryn Peterson battle for the #1 pick — including a high school revenge angle where AJ once dropped 58 points on Peterson before losing at the buzzer.
Kevin Garnett and Paul break down why this freshman class is being compared to the legendary 1996 draft, debate whether NIL money is making college more valuable than the G-League, and share their PrizePicks selections on who shows up in the biggest spotlight.
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Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down the biggest stories in the NBA right now. The Knicks are in crisis mode with visible chemistry issues and questions about Jalen Brunson’s ball dominance. Plus, Jayson Tatum is nearing his return, but how do the Celtics integrate him back without disrupting Jaylen Brown’s MVP-caliber season? The guys share insider knowledge on what actually happens in players-only meetings and why they matter more than fans think. Then it’s All-Star reserve time—KG and Paul build their seven-man reserve rosters from each conference, and debate the LeBron snub. Finally, Paul gets emotional talking about returning to Kansas and his undefeated home record at Allen Fieldhouse as KG surprises him with K-Swiss & Roots of Fight gear.
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