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

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 - Intro00:04:42 - Play-In Tournament & Charlotte Hornets Path00:06:01 - LaMelo Ball Flagrant Foul Reaction & Praise00:11:01 - Philly 76ers Flying Under the Radar00:12:30 - West Playoffs: Lakers vs. Rockets & LeBron’s Role00:16:27 - Could Luka Dončić Return Mid-Series?00:22:38 - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Deep Dive00:26:42 - KG’s Trip Back to Minnesota00:31:30 - East Playoffs: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors00:36:31 - New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks & Dyson Daniels Defensive Breakdown00:40:58 - Mikal Bridges, KAT & the Knicks’ Core00:45:32 - Nickeil Alexander-Walker Most Improved Shoutout00:46:33 - Victor Wembanyama’s First Playoff Series & Defensive Matchup Breakdown00:51:29 - Wemby’s MVP Case & Supermax Future00:57:53 - Take Wemby on a Tour of America01:00:22 - PrizePicks01:01:56 - Who Gets Shaken Up?01:05:05 - Is Mike Brown’s Job Safe? & Doc Rivers Discussion01:08:23 - Fresh Air Segment: Ja Morant’s Future in Memphis01:12:10 - KG’s Heartfelt Message to Ja Morant01:18:22 - NBA Summer League Film Festival & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.