KAT Could Get Traded, Wemby’s Next Step, Tony Allen & Z-Bo’s Grit-and-Grind Blueprint | KG CERTIFIED

Zach Randolph and Tony Allen pull up to KG CERTIFIED for an OUT THE MUD crossover packed with real talk about the Knicks, KAT’s contract and whether New York could actually trade its championship big man. KG, Z-Bo and TA also break down LeBron’s move to Philly, Steph Curry leaving money on the table and what Wemby must change after coming up short in the Finals.
The crew gets into the brotherhood that powered Memphis’ Grit-and-Grind era, how Z-Bo helped unlock Marc Gasol’s confidence and why today’s players may not be preparing their bodies for an 82-game season. Plus: KG reflects on his Minnesota jersey retirement, the guys pick their breakout players and surprise teams, and KG explains why he has the Timberwolves coming out of the West.

0:00 Cold open and welcome
1:00 Shout-outs and a happy birthday to Paul
2:36 The craziest offseason moves: Giannis to Miami, LeBron to Philly
3:20 Can LeBron play Robin?
8:58 Conditioning and mental toughness: Pat Riley’s drills, Michigan State, the Jail Blazers
12:30 Teams to watch in the East: Utah, Washington and Toronto
14:19 Will AD play 50+ games? The 65-game All-NBA rule
17:05 Rookie watch: Boozer and the young guns
18:46 Small ball takes over: Wolves, Spurs and Portland’s guard play
22:57 Grit n’ Grind: leadership, Memphis and mentoring Marc Gasol
26:45 Minnesota Timberwolves: LaMelo, Ant, Jaden McDaniels and Defensive Player of the Year Call
31:04 Charlotte without LaMelo: Knueppel, Brandon Miller and working on ones
34:15 The Knicks’ money situation: Brunson’s discount, Dolan and the KAT trade talk
39:08 Steph’s two-year extension and the Warriors’ window
43:49 The loaded West and the Spurs’ guard play
44:33 The Spurs’ mindset after the Finals loss and the short summer
48:01 What to watch in preseason
49:48 The big 21 going up: KG’s jersey retirement in Minnesota
53:22 Predictions: who elevates most (Scottie Barnes, the rookies, Cade, Haliburton)
56:35 Who shocks people this season: Utah, the Knicks’ repeat chances, OKC’s rookie
1:00:20 Closing thoughts

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