Kevin Garnett on Trash Talking Michael Jordan, Friendship with Kobe & Surprise from Kenny G

Kevin talks about his new book, getting inducted into the Hall of Fame, the art of trash talking, getting into it with Michael Jordan, his friendship with Kobe Bryant and their mutual love of getting booed on the court, learning Gary Payton’s moves, his very spirited family, his grandmother pulling a gun on a college recruiter, and we surprise Kevin with a visit and a song from one his idols - the great Kenny G.
SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #Kimmel: bit.ly/JKLSubscribe
Watch Mean Tweets: bit.ly/KimmelMT10
Connect with Jimmy Kimmel Live Online:
Visit the Jimmy Kimmel Live WEBSITE: bit.ly/JKLWebsite
Like Jimmy Kimmel on FACEBOOK: bit.ly/KimmelFB
Like Jimmy Kimmel Live on FACEBOOK: bit.ly/JKLFacebook
Follow @JimmyKimmel on TWITTER: bit.ly/KimmelTW
Follow Jimmy Kimmel Live on TWITTER: bit.ly/JKLTwitter
Follow Jimmy Kimmel Live on INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/JKLInstagram
About Jimmy Kimmel Live:
Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy®-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s late-night talk show. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is well known for its huge viral video successes, with over 11 billion views and more than 15 million subscribers on the show’s KZbin channel. Some of Kimmel’s most popular comedy bits include “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” “Lie Witness News,” “Unnecessary Censorship,” “Halloween Candy KZbin Challenge,” and music videos like “I (Wanna) Channing All Over Your Tatum.”

[@AilynMarie1]

It's impossible not to smile throughout this entire interview.

[@Spud_E_Buddy]

I was thinking the exact same thing 😊

[@divagirllove3977]

@@Spud_E_Buddy I loved it. Very sweet and entertaining. Love his grandma!!

[@rhyokozamora6619]

So true that kg his telling the truth

[@fgboii4687]

Umm, I didn’t smile but I laughed so hard. :D

[@GarveyMustangMan]

So true!

[@wackjax1]

You can truly see Kevin Garnetts true joy When seeing Kenny G

[@divagirllove3977]

I really really enjoyed that. Kevin Garrett is ideal combination of masculine combined with high female emotional intelligence. It's super hot too ;) Guess what men? Vulnerability is so attractive.

[@danlouieaquino3710]

KG loves seeing KG play...

[@redhorsepapi]

Man definitely wanted to cry right there and then. I surely would've

[@madcek]

How can you not love KG. That dude is so pure, authentic and warm hearted. And funny as hell!!!

[@harikappiyoor4995]

I mean I love KG as much as the next guy, but I'm sure playing against him at any point during his career would do the trick and some more lol.

[@graceryan9895]

So cute

[@ehwassupdoc7901]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Tim Duncan doesn’t

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

Carmelo Anthony will say otherwise

[@trafalgarlaw98]

Though he does it to get into the opponent's head but he was too offensive sometimes and extremely disrespectful

[@edalvarez9020]

The Big Ticket is a Kenny G fan.....ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!!!

[@haydensigurdson388]

Or as JR smith would say Hennything is possible

[@milltic9]

Brilliant 😂

[@dreday5067]

Nice!

[@_Some_Guy_]

MJ to KG: "you remember when i gave you 40 in 3 quarters??" MJ to sidekick: "hey pull that up!" LOL. savage

[@IanSinclair77]

This was an awesome interview and the ending had me almost in tears. KG needs his own show to inspire the world. The guy is pure awesome.

[@chrissylee325]

He had his own show on TNT but I don't know what happened 🥺😭

[@MH-mc3pp]

Area 21

[@thedefinitionisthis]

@@chrissylee325 It simply just didn't work being a cut-away segment on "Inside the NBA".

[@chrissylee325]

@@thedefinitionisthis okay that's good to know. I just like kg and want him to have his own show lol

[@juantubey]

The power of music... really underrated.

[@howamilooking5952]

4 real. I was giggling and tearing up out of happiness.

[@cubicleBOB]

overrated

[@divagirllove3977]

@@howamilooking5952 I was in tears of joy. I totally get what it feels like to connect w an artist's music.

[@herbertfrancisthe1115]

@@howamilooking5952 i was also lol

[@tmactom09]

KG: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE Also KG: Vibing out to Kenny G.

[@samanthaberendt]

this was the funniest and best interview ever.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

Great interview. Kevin Garnet is a gem.

[@rapstallion6615]

One might even say an "Uncut Gem"

[@mikesullivan1988]

@@rapstallion6615 aye

[@scottelectronic]

@@rapstallion6615 No, he is circumcised.

[@positivemanda]

Kevins smile is contagious

[@Uzzzzz786]

KG reminds me of a 7ft tall DMX! The energy, the DOG mentality. the shouting and also the milk dud heads 😂😂 Rip to the big Dawg!!! He lived 2 lifetimes already as a rapper and you add the drugs that’s another 2 lifetimes, he in a better place without the pain!!

[@haylotroutman7826]

Lol, I thought the same LOL, he reminds me a lot of DMX, it tickled me when he said he was his favorite rapper.

[@SuperAttitudeera]

R.I.P. DMX

[@chrissylee325]

I love KG ❤ I'm a Boston woman and loved watching him play. He is my favorite of all time. But I love to see him in interviews and everything he does now because he is hilarious! And he likes DMX who is my favorite rapper of all time so I feel like it's full circle lol 😆

[@thejournalistmc]

Yo when Kenny G seranaded KG I had coffee almost come out my nose 😂. That was beautiful and so bizarre at the same time!

[@caldwellpope1726]

KG really having a hard time stopping himself from cursing whenever he tells a story hahahah

[@SafiOz..]

very KG lol!

[@imfromdowntown]

Kenny G is always doing stuff like this. 😁 Great guy.

[@butterflyd1269]

KGs we love you dudes, coming from a Bulls fan❤I'm a huge fan of them both💕

[@bigbigjoel9710]

Kevin tells a good story. Great guy!

[@BarisKPunkt]

"who walks around with content" LEGEND

[@ranggasiputra1917]

Great Athlete, Great Musician, and also Great Host. That was a great gesture you did Jimmy. I also love that "Loving You" Music by Kenny G.

[@certainperson9869]

Kenny G's music has also helped me in various times. Beautiful soothing music.

[@theconscientiousperfecter]

Gotta love Kevin Garnett! What a cool dude! Been slowly picking up his rookie cards since his Hall of Fame announcement...it's interesting how even just a card with his likeness seems to carry a ton of that positive energy he exudes, I can only imagine what he must be like to be around in person.

[@albertstanulis5278]

Jimmy and Garnett should do more! Couldn't stop laughing :D

[@Chauna30]

KG was a complete beast. I loved watching him play with so much passion. Only other team I really watched and rooted for was the Celtics play UNTIL they met up with my Lakers even then it was a joy to see the high skill levels competitions.

[@sd81a46]

@Kevin Koshy you should've seen him in Minnesota. The Kid was lethal. 🔥💯

[@graceryan9895]

@@sd81a46 what year was that stent?

[@DonCornelius366]

I was, and still am, a HUGE fan of Kenny G too.

[@tommyz5189]

A very humble man who accomplished sooo much. Rarely ever see anymore..Good for him.

[@kenishalaurent2023]

I absolutely LOVED this interview. His reaction to Kenny G was priceless!

[@GS-uy4xo]

Love both KG’s! I remember back in the early 80’s - late teens, me and my friend (me guitar and him sax) met Kenny G after a great show in Pittsburgh. Before his big hit SongBird - he talked with us for about 10 minutes just about gigs and musician stuff - super nice dude! I hope he continues to play until he’s 100

[@ZacharyJohnG]

I’m DEFINITELY buying this book now

[@8GPowerful]

Hope it's your gateway to heaven groupie

[@benergy100k2]

I looooove Kenny G. He's one of the most sensational musicians. He makes every music instrument speak into your heart mind and soul.

[@JamesMinerTattoo]

lol

[@Yagirlnyesha]

@@JamesMinerTattoo ??

[@JamesMinerTattoo]

@@Yagirlnyesha how can I help

[@kevthepoet]

I want more Gary Payton and Kevin Garnett moments. They could do a podcast or something.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Gary Payton is articulate, real, and a good guy, we need to see more of him

[@lordbeerus6182]

Area 21 lot of content with them both look it up

[@jonpoon3896]

I never thought a video involving KG and Kenny G would make me tear up

[@babilabub]

Effing Kenny G ! Grew up listening to his music esp when every store would play his songs non stop wherever you go. Sign !

[@rudyoliveira6532]

KG had some funny shoe commercials. In 99 my friends uncle played in the NBA, and he got our entire middle school basketball team the blue Nike Air Garnett 3s.

[@HeidiH37]

This guy is super entertaining! I love his view on getting booed.

[@davem3708]

Not many people are more intense than KG was in his prime

[@Wolves2314]

it's insane to be able to see KG interviews and get to know him as a person and growing up he was just this superman on the court and i don't even think i saw him as a normal human. so glad his personality is as incredible as his game

[@asavage43]

Even though he wasn’t born in Chicago he exhibits all the realness of my city 💪🏾💯

[@noblebadia3108]

For real he Chicago for life

[@LisaLGruman]

That was one heck of a great interview.

[@Wiltonpaiva]

KG is the reason why i love basketball and aldo a great characther.. GOAT 2 me

[@tweeterist]

Damn it Jimmy. Let Kenny G. play!!!

[@FirstLast-zr9cy]

I’ve never watched any of his interviews before but it’s so refreshing to see how humble and wholesome Kevin Garnett is. And Kenny G is 🔥 too! ✌🏼

[@psu7276]

Have always enjoyed watching KG play. Wasn't a particular fan but when he was on the tube, I watched. Congratulations on the BB HOF!

[@orravalb]

KG. One of my ALL-TIME favorites hoopers EVERRRRRR !!!!!

[@imjustsayingthough2261]

Kevin Garnett is sooo handsome. One of the greatest players.

[@Brainhoneywalker]

What an amazing interview and surprise with Kenny G and Kevin Garnett! The sweetness of the whole ordeal was transporting. Thank you! I’m going to read that book.

[@margaretpeabody243]

How cute was Jimmy to bring Kenny g to Kevin Garnett. Righteous move Jimmy, that's why we love you.

[@justicejustice6391]

Kevin was a great trash talker, and knew how to tell any stories.

[@rc653]

I'm no sports fan, but everytime I hear about Kevin Garnett, he reminds me of Uncut Gems. Such a great movie, thanks to the Safdie Brothers.

[@columbusoking81]

Kenny G x KG I didn't know this was the combo I needed

[@jonobester5817]

:-)) God bless Kevin Garnett! So glad he got a ring. He gave 110% for years. I want a KG bobblehead.

[@thett2368]

Michael Jordan took that personally

[@hitman_4790]

🤣

[@anthonyjohnson2868]

Yup😎😭😂😄

[@laxusgrey3582]

I knew Kenny G from my dad. He used to play Kenny G Christmas songs every Christmas and from that I started to like his music

[@chriscowan6630]

Kevin looked so surprised and excited when Kenny G appeared....so real loved it!

[@blackbutterflie67]

This was a beautiful surprise Jimmy Kimmel you're awesome for given Kevin Garnett his dream come true. I expected nothing less than Saxiness from my Kenny G. You all made my night KG with the hair love you. True bro love Jimmy this was a good weird thing... Lmbo stay safe. Butterfly 🦋

[@manalodito8360]

So genuine... I shed a tear

[@terrellmatthews637]

That was dope!!!

[@marshallpierre9483]

Kenny G. Gosh i like listening to him so much.

[@michaelgroskopf9878]

Been a fan since 97....Mauldin SC. I LOVE this Kat. KG is the best. RIP KOBE🏀

[@thetruthhasbeendeterminedt742]

How can you not like this..... KG is a frigging comedian

[@christianmonroe6804]

Wow great interview, Truly organic. I needed this.

[@bradgillette9253]

Ok...that last bit was just: lovely!

[@paololeone8367]

This was truly amazing! So much fun to watch a superstar like KG being so authentic and down to earth.

[@cuzndupre2822]

Kenny G should play and maybe speak at KG's induction. I got to get that book.

[@Dondotcom]

LOVE THAT KENNY G Moment!!

[@rovevanpersie245]

My childhood hero and inspiration why i played basketball.

[@janetroldan6498]

Love the surprise😘 it made me tear up🙏❤🌿

[@terr777]

I don't follow basketball, but I thought this might be worth watching...it was 🤣

[@FeralFresse]

That was awesome. KG looked as happy as Shaq does with a wig 😂

[@rafzero]

wow all those years KG being a terror on the court...all the other teams had to do was play some Kenny G on the PA system to distract him haha

[@viakpengbe]

Duude! That comment had me laughing so hard, 'coz I was picturing it actually!! That could have been a bizarre scene man!🤣🤣🤣

[@jeannotahossin5927]

Loves this. Specially the KGs part.

[@donnytucker]

The ending was awesome haha

[@mukhezamukheza623]

Now this is'tuupid why am I choking up after Kenny G popped up?!...that was soo sweet of you Kimmy,I used to like you now I love you man!.

[@craigslistreply6544]

KG's autobio is gonna be filled with expletives 😂😂

[@shanedavis2093]

KG = humility 🙏🏽

[@MinLee2]

Minnesota boy & lifelong basketball fan here. KG influenced the hell out of me!

[@ceejaywarrior6496]

I love the hell out of this video . You can tell that was a dream come true for the " Big Ticket " Kevin Garnett . 💯✌🏾

[@bdubswestwoodrep204]

I mean, I can't believe how much I enjoyed watching that man turn into a super fan. An unadulterated pure reaction. We are all people, we are all someone to someone. I love it.

[@aprilhawk9859]

Loved this interview!! KG has always been my favorite NBA Player and still is !!!

[@susanj.5693]

That man blushed hard! 🤣😂🤣😂🤭👍you guys got KG really good that made his day! So cool!!

[@broadcastdiva1]

Kenny G plays in the beginning of The Weeknd's song "In Your Eyes".

[@BJMckay71]

Damn i’m now appreciating KG sven more. I mean from acting to having a book and now a Kenny G fan and the fact that he has quite a few good words about my long time idol Tim Duncan who both shared the HOF as inductees.

[@jonhumble3584]

This was gold "I appreciate it Kenny" 😂

[@ullthankmelater]

Big bad KG fangirling over Kenny G just made my week! Haha

[@Otis151]

Loved the surprise cameo!

[@owlintherain]

That was such a cute and weird surprise.

[@steinfi3]

I think that’s as wholesome as it gets

[@ghostmatrix23]

the mj story is much better in the all the smoke interview, it's more detailed, check it out

[@marquezjones5417]

The fact that ticket has talked this long without cursing is an amazing story itself

[@mitchellbrock3463]

You know why 🤣🤣

[@thepac12andbig10suck]

KG: *pumps up JR Rider* Jordan: Ok fine....

[@TigerCraneLove]

That’s when I took it personal

[@qrobinso]

Not a big KG fan, but this was Late Night Interview gold.

[@Vikotnick]

That was so sweet! How cool was that!

[@Mrrvic2678]

You gotta be extra special like Kenny G to make a famous, rich guy so excited and act like a baby on TV 😂😂😂

[@haylotroutman7826]

YES! It was too cute! 😊

[@kennygcollection9135]

Kenny G's songs are so gentle, soothing, makes me happy to listen to his songs. Forget what makes you uncomfortable 🎷🎷🎷

[@Virus-xm7qc]

Love myself some KENNY G.

[@dondiezel]

That was great. 👍🏼

[@bourdie1979]

I clicked merely on the video because of the screen shot pic lol

[@jacobdavis1768]

KG is so awesome to listen to. He is more infectuous than COVID. That smile makes me smile

[@localman7549]

I only know about Kenny G from spongebob kelpy g

[@mmzdclk]

the funniest thing is that Kenny G does his Cameos just like he did there w KG!

[@livewiiiiire]

If it ain't broke don't fix it haha

[@camfifer4911]

Your “if this isn’t the weirdest thing to happen on this show” completely broke me Jimmy. 10/10 surprise lol