Dwight Howard's Secret To Defending Jokic, Talks NBA's Evolution & His Comeback | KG CERTIFIED

[@Dwighthoward.AboveTheRim]

Thanks for having me on 🔥🔥🔥

[@joaquinlorenzoartadi3873]

Respect big fella! I'm cooking dinner next time you hit boracay again 💯

[@Daofro0]

People like me who grew up and saw you play back then, even though you kept on beating our favourite player🤣👌, knows, without a single shred of a doubt. That you are a Top 75 and a HOF, champ❤️‍🔥🙌💯🎯 Much love, seeing you enjoy life as you do😎.

[@SSVladi]

Regardless of what happens with NBA chapter, super happy that you found yourself in the pod space!!

[@crockrom23]

Top 75 D .How . is Top 10 True big man just think he played around too much but He is a dominant big man of multi generation.🎉

[@brotharome21]

OKC, Warriors, Lakers….No disrespect to Al Horford but shit he he’s still playing why can’t Dwight mane

[@laurentbfree]

Dwight is Hall of Fame and top 75 in my book. Man was a beast. He should still be in the league today.

[@wopskinoooo6801]

He top 50

[@LSRoyalty]

Most definitely! I remember hella analysts and active players at the time saying he might be the best player in the league around '09 and '10

[@unclesam6972]

@@wopskinoooo6801top 50 based on. What? This is not a bs question im literally studying the game for school 💯

[@wurrskie]

@@unclesam6972dpoys, rebound champs, block champs, his dominance at orlando, his ability to play in 2 different eras, and his contribution to his ring, lakers wouldn’t be able to do it without him. he is a great player, people just discredit him for his off the court stuff.

[@TimDaGoof]

Easily should’ve been too 75

[@LJExpedition]

KG so glad you had Dwight on. It’s a robbery that this man was not voted Top 75 players all time. Mad respect ✊

[@zayteer1657]

Wasn't he good for like 5 years max? Has he been good throughout his career? Kyrie was robbed

[@cdgates1]

Kyrie was robbed? What about Tony Parker?

[@zayteer1657]

@cdgates1 what about manu ginobili and Klay Thompson. They have more rings than Dwight

[@kingdawg5830]

​@zayteer1657 Kyrie was not robbed. DH was 3x DPOY. Dwight and Vince Carter was robbed

[@younglove3362]

@kingdawg5830 So does that make Ben Wallace better than Dwight? He has a ring and one more defensive player of the year. 🙄

[@Mateozz19]

Always love how KG one of them NBA legends that's not holding anything personal and also not a delusional haters. Used to hate watching him bullying my favourite players but now i appreciate the way he talks about the game. Fr a game changer!

[@DyingBreed8]

Yeah, KG is someone that will say what he means without holding much back. I'm betting he's more reserved than he's ever been now and still seems raw and unfiltered.

[@younglove3362]

KG was the best player in the league from 02 to 05

[@rohangupte3545]

KG is the best OG out there for hoops.

[@GeeCruz-rb3wt]

Stop it lil bro. Know what og means..ita not kg buzz

[@rohangupte3545]

@ dude has been retired for years and is in the content space he’s an OG

[@JoeyBlazee]

@@rohangupte3545Just call him a elder instead

[@kevinlumar6264]

Listening to Dwight talk about defense is so beautiful to hear 🥲

[@slimmthagawd]

No matter what ppl from outside have to say about Dwight. He’s always respected & showed love by his peers. Go where you’re celebrated

[@dakidobf]

Cuz they understand just how difficult it is to not only make it to the league, but to be a HOF caliber player. Most regular folks just can't comprehend it

[@darrtrubb]

Dwight Howard wanted to “show love” to his peers too. That was his problem.

[@Wisestomatoe]

@@darrtrubbcorny

[@breadboy7309]

IDK why people forgot the 2020 lakers got the best frontcourt in the league with AD, Dwight and Javale

[@Gmoney_Reloaded]

Boogie was on that team also

[@breadboy7309]

@@Gmoney_Reloaded nah He got shipped out earlier in the year

[@nelsonreed1543]

Dwight the one that forgets.. he thinks he did it by himself.. if jokic had the reputation he had now.. Howard would of fouled out every game

[@rohangupte3545]

@@breadboy7309they still gave him a ring it’s a shame injuries ruined his career

[@davidfebreeze428]

@@nelsonreed1543also that lakers team was pretty stacked defensively but that all being said I think Dwight defended him really well

[@marvelleonline]

This really put the right light on Howard for me, I've always felt a dichotomy between what pros talk about him and what the media said but this one cleared it up all the way. He one of them fr.

[@Miks_Petersons]

KG On his shit now. Awesome to see him getting guests he wants to speak with.

[@Outtheway123]

KG the OG 🫡 Respect

[@luke-yy5bc]

& u no Dwight a freak

[@AviMarie21]

I value watching these NBA guys tell their stories… For years we seen them on the court and a quick post game interview. To hear them talk about their experience and how they felt during their time is so interesting. Thank you!!!❤

[@HighestHumanActIsToInspire]

KG Certified about to take off even more. Keep goin. There would never be another passionate player like KG

[@whantavianelson2491]

2009 4th grade my first nba game Orlando magic. Dwight probably dunked it 20 times. I’ll never forget it

[@t99155]

Dope 💯 I saw KG and Pierce live 🔥

[@2KBPoliteDior]

This is literally one of the best podcasts out an nba legend that was so good he didn’t go to college don’t take this for granted this is pure greatness

[@germainerashad1997]

Been waiting on these two to sit down

[@Unclekoze]

KG the new OG of this hoop shit. Love the content brother🔒💯

[@DominicanDray24]

His growth has been amazing I love it .

[@theregoesmiller389]

WE NEED A KG AND MARSHAWN LYNCH EPISODE ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@boomshakalaka8457]

Yes!!

[@FriendofGod78]

Lynch would just show up so he don't get fined.​@boomshakalaka8457

[@YoungAlmighty]

Dwight is that dude yo. Hes operating on high vibrations indeed. I rock with the Big Homie.

[@Thatoneguy-12]

He seems like a good dude asides from all the sus stuff

[@Wisestomatoe]

@@Thatoneguy-12they were lying

[@Thatoneguy-12]

@ nah bruh have you seen the videos of him grabbing meat on the court

[@Etspiritu22]

@@Thatoneguy-12that makes him a bad person ? lol

[@hoopsfan3437]

This is cool to see. As a Celtics fan, i know that back when they were playing against each other, KG was def not a fan of Howard. I think it was just Dwight's persona that rubbed KG the wrong way at the time because KG was such an intense player and Dwight was more light hearted. But its dope seeing all these retired players maturing and breaking bread with one another.

[@AverySims-n1p]

Facts well said 💯

[@crownbrian150]

You can tell Dwight was raised by a immaculate family. His core values have made him into a great man and basketball player. Also shoutout to KG for being one of the realest people in basketball. Always keeps it 100 no matter what. Both of yall are great role models for these young bulls that’s trying to hoop. Wish nothing but the best for both men. 🫡

[@ElwilCrew]

Mad new respect for D. Howard - He is an intelligent and thoughtful OG!!!!

[@justsoirritatedsoilaugh]

Mr. Howard is right. "They care but they don't care". NBA players today talk and post a lot on social media like they care about their game or their teams, but the way they play on the court tells a whole different story.

[@lutheralston9919]

This interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Mad respect to both of yall

[@melly1619]

2 of the best defensive bigs in history

[@B00M393]

I agree but they are under Bill Russel

[@sr_aron]

@@B00M393get tf outa here wit that. Bill was lowkey ass

[@GladSmicer]

Hakeem and David clear

[@younglove3362]

@sr_aron Learn your history then come back and talk without sounding like a casual.

[@nyx_nyxxie]

Dwight was a beast from 08-13 dude was a monster. He fell off a bit after the back injury but was still a really good player

[@toasteeze]

You can tell how much kg means to Dwight, getting praise from him is probably better than being on the top 75

[@sibonaemmanuelkala7731]

Mad respect KG!!!! Dwight is one of the best to ever do it! He can still do his thing in today's game.

[@penkima4923]

Dwight: "Allen don't... All he wanna do is read Harry Potter books and block shots." KG: "Damn. What?"

[@savv213]

two of my fav big men while growing up watchn ball. wit KG being my moms fav. love it!🔥

[@_vijaypanchal]

Such a dope episode. Loved the Orlando Boston battles back in the day. Loved hearing KG and Dwight reminisce.

[@qtluv27]

Bar fight!

[@jss42antonio]

Damn this is one of the best basketball podcast in the game! Keep em coming KG

[@WhoisVonnn]

Kg always showing love to South Carolina 💪🏽✊🏽

[@leule301]

4/3/2022 last time Howard went head up against jokic and he gave y’all 38 and that was before his 2nd mvp. You ain’t stopping that man

[@Jiturra01]

Joker keeps his horses rent free in KG's head 😂😊

[@MrDuckman0852]

Man I swear it’s getting weird now lol

[@chiagoziemnnodum8714]

'He's holding the Backboard"😂😂😂😂

[@LuckyJackson2020]

we need Ray Allen next

[@HighestHumanActIsToInspire]

As much as I hate Ray for leaving the way he did, I would honestly like to see that.

[@KSmanderes]

​@@HighestHumanActIsToInspire imagine the POWER in seeing older black men who once had real animosity towards each other, come together and converse in a peaceful manner. It'd be like that Shaq & Kobe sitdown

[@HighestHumanActIsToInspire]

@KSmanderes that's a fact and that's where I'm coming from. To see them sit down and talk that out would be powerful

[@mishkosimonovski23]

We need Reggie Miller, that dude funny.

[@bilalmotley1999]

Dwight is such a great guy. Love this episode. Great job KG.

[@zprimus00]

I will keep saying it. Dwight Howard deserves to be top 75 over Dame

[@cdgates1]

I thought Tony Parker should have made that list. Only 3 players on that 75 list are questionable. Carmelo, Dame, and Anthony Davis.

[@MarlyMarlPodcast]

How is Carmello questionable? Top 11 scoring in NBA HISTORY? Most scored points in the Olympics. ​@@cdgates1

[@trentonpearson7353]

I say Carmelo Anthony should be off the list. Great player but is overrated

[@steveshin820]

I think AD is good in hindsight. He's straight up carrying the Lakers right now and should have been the MVP in '20 and the in season tournament.

[@younglove3362]

So many casual takes. Y'all don't know your history and started watching basketball in 2005.

[@henrypaul24887]

This was a great episode loved this convo Dwight deserves his flowers I haven’t seen KG laugh this much Respect to the both of them

[@fguanilo27]

That last part was so deep goodness! Dwight getting those flowers from his idol, gotta love it. Howard in OKC would be NBA ENTERTAINMENT 🤩

[@Life101_mindset_makeover]

We cannot deny that there was a 3-4 year stretch where Dwight was the best 5 man in the league. Arguably the greatest shot blocker ever tbh. 💪🏾🔥

[@kausing_kommotion]

KG was reliving the Dwight Howard beef lmao

[@tvbeastbeatz87]

13:19 ITS CRAZY CUZ WHEN I WAS IN 6TH GRADE (10yrs OLD), MY LIL BROTHER (WHO IS 2yrs. YOUNGER THAN ME) HAD A FRIEND WHO WAS IN HIS CLASS THAT WAS 6 10🤯

[@jovanmihailovic5489]

This dude played some big fuckers and made most dunks ever! Respect!!

[@MinLee2]

Dwight really has a positive energy. Seems like a really cool dude!

[@RichardTroy]

Dwight to OKC. Make it happen

[@vittiriowashington5211]

Man listen! 😤

[@willwilliams8241]

Yea I'm with KG, F that 75 list

[@younglove3362]

I agree too but not because Dwight ain't on it.

[@willwilliams8241]

@younglove3362 That's fair. What's your reason?

[@younglove3362]

@willwilliams8241 I've seen players play and dominate. Dwight dominated in his Era but not like the centers in the past. He and Shaq played against little to no real competition. Shaq at least played against HOF centers in the 90's before they were past their primes. I place Dwight at under 10 in top centers, including being under Alonzo Mourning. And there's at least 20 to 30 guards to put over Dwight if you combine the pg's and sg's. And let's not even do a number of centers that are above Dwight. There's not that many small forwards but the numbers still add up to how many players are above Dwight. And it's more than 75. Only ones that are sad about Dwight not being top 75 are Dwight fans.

[@2lzordie2x]

This was actually a good interview! I hope Dwight get one more chance at the league he actually deserves it lakers should’ve kept him for another year at least he was a big deal in the playoffs

[@saiyiddy2633]

This shit was fire especially the insights on their battles.

[@WillEsCargo]

“Alright, That’s enough. Come sit yo ass down before you break something” , lord lmao

[@Jiturra01]

Dwight's secret to guarding Joker is building a time machine or play in Taiwan instead

[@Young_squeeze]

Not even in his prime his stopping this current jokic he never faced centers as skilled as jokic he would get destroyed

[@amaf11]

Bro jokic playing against 6’4 pf’s an4 7’ centers..Dwight era the pf 6 ‘10 and you and the centers was 6’11 and up

[@ivanduvok]

@@amaf11 Nah, he got destroyed in the finals vs Gasol and Bynum

[@amaf11]

@@ivanduvok nah what? You’ve just proved my point dummy and yea it took 2 7’s to stop him which one is as skilled as jokic and the other was bigger than Dwight

[@elijahstraight402]

​@@amaf11Javale barely played during the Nuggets series in the Bubble dummy. If anything, Dwight had help from AD during that series. However, Dwight was defending on 80% of Jokic's touches

[@ralphealgordon4514]

KG and Ray Lewis would be CRAZY!!!!

[@younglove3362]

It already happened.

[@deibtryin]

Dwight Howard was my favorite player growing up

[@wurrskie]

KG the best HOOPER to listen about HOOPING, really open to the new game, but respects and admires his and past eras. you’re a great person for the sport KG!

[@younglove3362]

He's one of the smartest players with one of the highest IQ's in the game. People sleep on him.

[@philgreen1954]

Let’s Go!!!, I luv that KG can get players he use to go at on the court.

[@gabk11208]

Knicks need a big too. Dwight would definitely help any team he goes to..

[@kausing_kommotion]

Mane Dwight is a machine

[@sebastiansingh5167]

Things coming full circle

[@Davidjlopez19]

Ask Dwight if he remembers this stat line: 38/18/6/2/2... If he can't remember, that was what Jokic put up against him back in 2022. He ain't stopping shit!

[@Croutonicknight]

Nobody is a Jokic stopper, but out of his prime Dwight being one of the better Jokic defenders is insanely impressive. Also the stat you're leaving out is the 5 fouls per game Dwight forced out of him.

[@Davidjlopez19]

@Croutonicknight I mean, if we want to get into details, can we talk about the number of times DH fouled Jokic with no call. The guy talks like he's Jokic kryptonite, but my original point is he's as basic as everyone else.

[@Young_squeeze]

@@Croutonicknightthats what his trying to say its like his leaving of that 2020 run he never stopped jokic alone he had two other bigs and his main goal was to foul him

[@Young_squeeze]

@@Davidjlopez19thats what i say they never bring that up they know deep down no versions of dwight is stopping prime jokic he had dwight looking stupid countless times after 2020 he did a dream shake type move on dwight embarrassed him so bad

[@sleepwalkingagain]

But when it mattered on the biggest stage!! He shut it down any given day😤

[@sennsir]

13:47 being 7’7” & pump-faking is CRAZYYYY 💀💀💀

[@tigga2300]

Remember when KG got slapped on the chin by Dwight, and KG went insane. I do.

[@lynlim7887]

Did they address this?

[@younglove3362]

It wasn't a slap, it was a slight shove. Garnett on Nets and Dwight on Rockets if I remember.

[@sagrophobia]

I love Dwight but he ain’t stopping this version of Jokic. No one is. I wish someone would actually put him on a team so he can experience that domination for himself as he goes against the Joker.

[@vittiriowashington5211]

Really not about stopping him, more like making him uncomfortable as possible, making him work hard on defense particularly.

[@elijahstraight402]

​@@vittiriowashington5211Exactly. Jokic plays NO DEFENSE. That was on display last year against the Lakers. AD was cooking Jokic 1-on-1. His best attribute is his passing ability. And Dwight is still stronger and built more stout physically than almost all of the other centers in the league. Even at his age now

[@JohnTurri]

@10:55 the translation mishap in Taiwan just took me out 😂 really thought you were trying to say “Howard” on 3 😂 they probably like “dang the ego on this dude”

[@kausing_kommotion]

I love Dwight’s energy on these shows. He refuses to be boxed in 💪🏽💪🏽

[@longlivedagoat3109]

🌈

[@kausing_kommotion]

@ I don’t know why you put that under my comment but this ain’t that. I’m only talking about his basketball knowledge and energy in these interviews.

[@Dr._Mink_Coat]

Great episode! Loved seeing this side of Dwight, he’s a cool cat.

[@mastermindmartialarts]

What a great interview. Dwight is a legend and for sure a hall of famer.

[@Ceolink-pt7]

The last time Dwight played Joker , Joker gave him 38 & 18 , 6 assists. 2 steals and 2 blocks in 33 minutes . Dwight had 8 & 7 in 23 minutes. Dwight a few years ago is a problem for anyone . Now? Come on bro Joker cooking a 40 piece all flats , lemon pepper cooked crispy 😂😂😂

[@SOMADETV]

You forgot add championship for Dwight

[@elijahstraight402]

The Joker Slurpathon has now began 😒😭🤣😂

[@zacks3288]

@@elijahstraight402I mean are the stats slurping?

[@elijahstraight402]

@@zacks3288 My point is far too many so-called "NBA Experts" give Jokic way more credit than he deserves realistically speaking. He's dominating on OFFENSE ONLY. He plays absolutely no defense as a 2-way player unlike the greats of the past as far as centers(Hakeem, Kareem, Shaq, Wilt, Russell, etc) and the only thing that really separates him apart from the rest is his passing ability, period. As for his stats vs Dwight, Dwight exposed him in the Bubble. Far better than any center Jokic's has the faced up to now. Now he's obviously improved based on the stats per say, but take Jamal Murray off the team and the Nuggets won't win anything.

[@zacks3288]

@@elijahstraight402 ok you take any teams 2nd best player off and they won’t win lol you hating bro and it’s ok 🤣

[@pauldube1118]

Ayo this went deeper than I expected I love to see both of y'all link already but speaking on things like parenting goes beyond the show, great dialogue on this great podcast episode amongst all the greats speaking in this space rn 🔥

[@gintokisakata69]

I didn't know Dwight was chill like that

[@zj8478]

These 2 used to really battle! Lol

[@DyingBreed8]

Kg isn't a center really so mainly the other big man would deal with Dwight from what I remember. I'll do some research to verify though.

[@kingkong0073]

@@DyingBreed8 KG wanted o fight that mf in Brooklyn lol

[@zj8478]

@ yea do your research kid lol Kg played pf most of his career but after Boston and during 4th qtr closing lineups kg played center. Kg is taller than Dwight too so they matched up often. They head butted each other in a game for Christ sake lol

[@DyingBreed8]

@@zj8478 Nah they rarely guarded each other. Dwight is a different size and Garnett doesn't need to get beat up. Give that job to guys who log less minutes than him. They'd make a big deal of the matchup when he was in sota then when the game came they rarely guarded each other. Garnett natural position at the 4 and Dwight was touted as a PF coming into the league but it was clear he was really a 5 size wise. His back to the basket. They were compared but they weren't matched up in game. I guess I've been watching for a long time. 😀 KG fights with Dwight are just KG knowing that Dwight is a big time player and KG trying his best to get in his head since they don't even guard each other.

[@RedChruch]

D Howard 20 yrs in the game 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@itsoj1847]

FINALLY!!!! THE PODCAST IVE BEEN ASKING FOR FOR MONTHS AND NOW ITS FINALLY HERE!!!! I saw the short clip of kg saying dwight should go to okc and got so pumped the only thing I'm sad about is the fact it aint even 1 hour😢😢

[@mbk254]

Love how KG keeps Repping SC!!! 864 Baby!!!

[@AdityaNiloi]

"He just read Harry Potter books and block shots" 😆😂

[@younglove3362]

Cap

[@lilbru]

Dwight running the floor with okc would be ill.... perfect fot that i never thought about

[@545047]

People say he didn’t take the game serious, but listen to how he broke down the game and how he would prepare. There’s a reason why he was one of the greats

[@younglove3362]

Those people are casuals. The rumor of Dwight Howard not taking basketball serious was debunked the moment he broke down the game on Inside NBA years ago. Anyone saying otherwise is either a casual or just trying to continue with the bash Dwight trend.

[@flow7791]

12:28 The way KG gave permission 😂

[@tonydaman4066]

I enjoyed this KG & Dwight 💪🏾

[@donloder1]

the dubs defo needs someone like dwight

[@qtluv27]

This interview... and energy is/was A1. 🔥

[@tybr44]

Dope convo!!

[@Uncle_O_973]

KG an elite VET to the guys after him

[@Y3B-ku3rb]

Creo que Dwight se enfrentó a jokic cuando no estaba en su mejor momento , el jokic de ahora es muy diferente

[@MishaDolla9682]

“Telling story” KG : hMmmmmm hMmmmmmm hMmmmmmmmmmmm

[@trill_wavee9294]

“Come sit yo ass down before you break sumn”🤣🤣 Yea KG

[@nicobean5064]

The only person that can block your shot is god😂

[@upgradeyourmindset3265]

Too bad KG got injured the year after Boston won the championship. I remember they lost to Orlando in the 2nd round because of it. Prime KG vs Dwight would have been epic

[@qtluv27]

Yeah man. That year was so disappointing. KG was still on the sidelines, in his suits, cheering the Celts on.

[@younglove3362]

Dwight never played prime Kg. Not in his prime at least.

[@dwaynestevens2512]

I love this. 2 of the best too ever do it

[@tysonrodriguez9667]

Dwight is one of the best to ever do it.

[@ceero4842]

Dwight Howard 🔥🔥🔥

[@goldenbuckets23]

The last time Jokic faced Dwight he had 38/18/6 and this was against both AD and Dwight on the floor (2022). Prime Jokic >>>>>>>>>> pre mvp Jokic

[@sleepwalkingagain]

But when it mattered on the biggest stage!! He shut him down any given day😤

[@thesauce669]

Dwight Howard is the best balls handler in NBA history!!

[@MK-kk8ml]

Ref you don’t see this Shit !! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 KG Dmx of basketball I swear !

[@sammysosa93]

This is legendary

[@mindchess6995]

Man, there are some pods trying to rewrite basketball 🏀 history...The revisionist are running wild....Thanks, KG, for keeping it 💯 and what it was and truly is...❤

[@sharaymecrumble2235]

These teams are weird af. Dwight should be on a roster and active!

[@JohnDoe-k5r]

Dwight was one of my favorite players to watch, I wished he would've stayed in Orlando. That team with Rashard, Hedo, Jameer and a young JJ were fun to watch. Orlando has to retire is jersey, especially sense they retired Shaq's.

[@DrellReacts]

😂😂 man I can’t believe I been sleep on the podcast mane kg funny af

[@octobol]

2 of the best defenders in the world

[@CantEditDaTruth]

ever