Joakim Noah | D-Rose & Bulls Run, Current NBA, NCAA Titles, Squashing Beef | EP 41 | KG Certified

Another episode of KG CERTIFIED is here and Kevin Garnett sits down with fellow big-man and 13-year NBA vet, Joakim Noah. The former Bull opens up about his NBA run, shares personal Derrick Rose Stories, squashes his beef with KG, and discusses winning back-to-back NCAA titles with Florida. Plus, they discuss the state of the game, Victory Wembanyama, and more.
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[@Patawon]

KG did a wonderful job of transitioning from topic to topic and setting up Joakim while really letting him speak. This pod is getting better and KG is getting better. ✊🏾

[@Lycan1483]

FR, he's getting better.. I remember when he was just starting, he keeps on interrupting the guest and would talk like he's a Vietnam War Vet having flashbacks..

[@EvanPavon212]

He definitely and vastly improved. KG started his media horribly always interrupting and noisy for no reason 😂 but as of the moment, I wanna see him media again.

[@HooodClassicsTV]

@@Lycan1483 I want hear him say “equivalent” now

[@jroc828]

@@Lycan1483 lmaoo that vietnam war vet shit legit made me spit my coffee out.

[@davemathew]

KG vs Draymond Green in a battle to the stfu...

[@codykaller]

I’m 37 and have been a Bulls fan for about 33 years. Jo gave his heart and soul to the Bulls and this makes me so damn happy to watch.

[@BSTVsports]

I’m a gators fan so I followed his career. I wanted my spurs to get em. People forget he’s a nba defensive player of the year winner too

[@mhug86]

Same position but a Celtics fan. Loved KG in Minnesota. Loved him in Boston and so on. I respected that Noah didn't change his game from college but added more tools to the box over his career. Dude was a beast. Great watching them just talk real TALK with each other.

[@codykaller]

@@mhug86 definitely two dawgs I’d go to war with any day.

[@Bob-te3le]

I love Noah's game and heart. I loved him on my Bulls squad. I truly believe what Noah believes if D Rose dont get hurt D Rose and the Bulls take over in the East and would've been battling Curry and the Warriors in the finals all those years.

[@charlesconner9044]

The fact these two had major beef in the league, and now are able to sit and talk to one another is fascinating. KG dropping dimes with these interviews. Big respect to KG and Joakim 💯💯

[@MoralesCorner]

I wouldnt say major beef. KG was a bully and an intimidator. He smelled Noah was a fan and tried to take advantage of it. Ultimately both guys are winners and competitors so it's easy for them to understand there's no real beef, just hard competition

[@SwiftFactor-bo8kc]

They did not have major beef you casual fan 😂

[@charlesconner9044]

@@SwiftFactor-bo8kc oh you triggered over another man's comment? Beta boy 😂😂

[@SwiftFactor-bo8kc]

@@charlesconner9044 correcting you and laughing at you is triggered now. 😂😂🤡You internet mfs gay who says beta boy. Shit sound homo. You tried at least..stay mad

[@loueretabrown9956]

I think this is called Growth.

[@NinoBlacks]

That Chicago vs Boston series was 1 of the best playoff series of all time

[@nakho3550]

Bullshit

[@Silvrebear]

Ben Gordon was on FIRE that series!!!

[@ShiyReacts]

time stamp??

[@vincentgronek2296]

That series is why i became a fan of basketball

[@nakho3550]

@@Silvrebear who?

[@CanaanlandMoorsMHTSMSTAMDNM]

One of the most needed sit downs to show brotherly love!!

[@jameswatts7550]

Shows at the end of the night it is really just a game

[@islander5858]

Joakim Noah is doing so much for the people it's awsome to see his growth

[@nakho3550]

What people?

[@islander5858]

@@nakho3550 so you ain't watch the interview??? For Young people in Africa and Chicago.

[@DrPhill96]

@@islander5858 - What people? 😂

[@DrPhill96]

@@islander5858 - I’m mocking the “what people” people comment, hence the quotations.

[@islander5858]

@@DrPhill96 I know brooo 😂 😂

[@mysteriousk4885]

Hands down the best episode of KG Certified. Mad respect for KG for settling the odds with Joakim and interview the guy smoothly. Nothing better than the world with so much love and brotherhood.

[@DreMoney86]

I played for the Michigan Mustangs with Al Horford summer 2003 and we played that Long Island Panther team. We lost to them and by 03 Noah was the star. Him and Al battled then became teammates at Florida and won 2 NCAA chips back to back. Proud of both of them guys 💪🏾🏀🙌🏾

[@felixtorres2491]

Looking back that might be arguably the best front court ever in college. With Brew, Al and Noah

[@DreMoney86]

@@felixtorres2491 they definitely dominated 2yrs straight then all went pro 💯

[@poloregal]

@@felixtorres2491They don’t get enough credit

[@jusbravo3]

That must be a dope feeling to even be able you were there 😂 that Gator run was legendary

[@DreMoney86]

@@jusbravo3 facts bro...summer 03 AAU was crazy...I played against JR Smith, Sebastian Telfair, Josh Smith, Dwight Howard, Joakim and a ton of other NBA hoopers and legends. My goofy @$$ should of went to class instead of always working on my game 🤦🏾‍♂️ I always pass that on to my younger family. No schooling then sports get taken away!!!

[@bigshadowfocus7888]

“First thing I want to show you is the move” lmaooo I’m Fucking crying!!!

[@pimpmastaa101]

Noah was one of the best centers of the 2010s

[@pex3]

He was one of the only good centres in the post-Shaq era. Dwight, Cousins, Noah, Gasol. It was a weak era but that's not to say Joakim wasn't a great player. It wasn't until KAT, Embiid, Jokic that we've seen a revival

[@eddietalley3849]

He wasn't great. His passion and the way he played made him a valuable piece... but he wast great..

[@AllChicagoGoat]

⁠@@eddietalley3849he was in the mvp conversation some years , multiple all stars ,all nba and defensive player of the year. He was great stop hating

[@eddietalley3849]

@armandosanchez4348 CAP!!!! why would a dude that never averaged more than 12 points and 10 boards in a season be considered MVP of anything? Those numbers don't get you a sniff... ESPECIALLY when you got big men like KG and Dwight Howaed out there smashing aound.. I'm boy saying he wasn't decent... but dude wasn't on that level... stop it..

[@dredpool3927]

@@eddietalley3849 he LITETALLY finished 4th in MVP voting one year💀 besides, explain to someone how Steve Nash won MVP putting up less than 20 points a game and double digit assists per game if 12 points and 10 boards are so problematic. It’s cause it’s about MORE than the stats.

[@I_Eat_Hella_Ass]

This gone be Dillion brooks and Dreymond Green in 2036 😂😂😂

[@mellomadeitright2802]

People actually like and respect KG and Noah thoe 😂

[@markswoooooo209]

You funny for this but still the EP was real n raw

[@bigjuni2102]

@@mellomadeitright2802Actually alot of Cleveland fans hate Noah.

[@bossman9873]

Not really

[@destinedforgreatness3030]

@@bossman9873 ong bc brooks ain’t done nun and won’t even have a team maybe next year lol

[@trataylor7530]

As a die hard KG fan & a die hard Gator fan this interview was everything. I was totally locked in the whole interview. 💯

[@florentali9461]

This was a master class episode. Conflict resolution, Manhood , Servitude , Culture, Business. Best episode so far KG /Showtime 🙏🏾❤

[@jonathaneagle3554]

💯💯

[@grabbingrain2238]

This episode is going to go over a lot of people’s radars but this was a phenomenal conversation from start to finish touching every topic from basketball to building the community and business.

[@bhupinder28]

Glad they both put their egos aside and did this sit down! great content loved those 2010s Bulls

[@jamesle2203]

I love when KG analyze himself and takes it to heart all the times in the past he could have changed the situation. Speaks a lot about his maturity cause I love his gritty tough talk and to hear him get introspective is awesome

[@Veyronp87]

honestly that beef squashing was the coolest thing ever

[@jumpstart55million]

Such a beautiful interview. Nothing better then seeing two grown adults squash childish beef.

[@eugenestewart4251]

Especially 2 Black men ✊🏿💪🏿

[@Trax777]

The two years of series was some of the best basketball ive ever seen. Its such a shame what happened to D.Rose, he was the heart of that team.

[@TheMkfan123]

Heart of the team. Heart of the city. Heart of the whole league at the time. I’m blessed I got to witness it

[@tracyrobinson9639]

Genuinely great conversation. Awesome to see you both coming together.

[@k1ng_0fthes0uth-8]

Glad to see growth in both guys glad they were able to step back and have a new perspective on things.

[@dee__194]

Joakim a solid dude. I’m from Gainesville, Florida. I witnessed the championship runs. Followed his whole career. My granny met him at IHOP one time and got his autograph for me when I was a kid. Gator 4 life

[@AD-vf3ek]

Did he put a smiley face on the autograph?

[@ill-nois2282]

That young Chicago Bulls team they had from ‘09-‘10 and ‘10-‘11 went on a tear in the East. Played with a lot of heart and competed against the top dogs. Much love for Jo and KG 🫡

[@bossman9873]

Those teams never even made it out of the second round. No disrespect to those teams, but the media over hyped them by a. lot.

[@cooliehimarley7]

​@bossman9873 the 2011 bulls made it to the eastern conference finals

[@justincaldero5174]

​@Boss Man Definitely not the media. They were the #1 seed back to back years in 11 and 12 having the 1st and 2nd best defensive metrics those years. Got to the ecf in 11, and would have probably gotten there again had Rose not gotten hurt.

[@nicholsdeshan]

Man I wish KG had a center like Noah on his team back in his prime

[@AaronVillalobos]

@@pegobrown9204 how's that a pause??

[@jcchambers7896]

​@@pegobrown9204 cam & mase got niggas being petty now 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BallCDO]

Those Bulls teams gave me hope. I pray we get that fight back again

[@fly.prolific.]

Y'all will when lonzo get bac... salute

[@mjmcguire4511]

This was incredible. KG my favorite player of all-time and Joakim in my Top 5 all-time. Two of the fiercest competitors that there is.

[@finnburke2709]

Joakim Noah top 5!??? Top 5 favorite players you mean or all time?

[@rodneyman711]

@@finnburke2709 nigga lying either way

[@The_Jonshow]

How tf is Noah top 5 anything lol

[@dantejenkins9258]

@@The_Jonshow 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheCoz27]

⁠@@The_Jonshow he in HIS top 5 so i’m assuming it’s favorite players not the best players.

[@andydufresne9377]

I'm glad to see 2 mature black men getting along. They come from so far.

[@kylecraven1916]

I’m really here for this KG redemption arc. The man was an all time great on the court but kind of a hard guy to root for with how big of a personality he had (unless he was on your team, etc.) But he’s been showing in retirement how great of a guy he actually is. Humble, respectful, genuine. I love it. One of the best 1x1 interviews I have ever seen.

[@constantlymakingguwop2293]

This is a friendship we didn’t know we needed i love these guys together

[@just_another_retired_hooligan]

Honestly never thought I’d see this day. Very cool to see Noah and Garnett squash their beef.

[@EC-if7cy]

KG is a great person. You can see his heart in this ep

[@droheadd]

Joakim/KG duo needs to happen full time!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

[@curiouslymavismade]

Loved me some Jokim Noah as a Bulls fan and a Florida fan.

[@jaylifted]

The culture needed this one, Noah will forever be a Chicago legend 🙌🏽

[@destrada6015]

Didn’t know I was waiting on this interview until it popped up, Shout out to ShoBasketball for the puttin it up

[@reddott2k]

this was dope!!!! i hope yall understand how important this is for the culture

[@emiliodimitri419]

Love this, also, the Clevelan rant by Joakim was one of the best trash talk ever!

[@Bob-te3le]

Mistake by the lake. 😂

[@parristurnerify]

We need that KG and D rose interview

[@showboat92]

Phenomenal episode! Joakim is a legend! Imagine if they played together.

[@justinholland6132]

Would be the best defensive pf-center combo ever

[@DrPhill96]

@@justinholland6132 😂

[@justinholland6132]

@@DrPhill96 name a better one

[@MaisonMargiela032]

@@justinholland6132 Draymond-AD vs Garnett-Noah would be amazing

[@saiyiddy2633]

For a kid raised in the 2000s this shit means a lot

[@Alex-or6jj]

On my mama.

[@Aih1616]

I think no words required how great this clip was but hey I enjoyed every part of it. Love you two man.

[@user-sp1fi2se4l]

I have so much love and respect for joakim. He was a 1st team all nba player, DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD THAT IS?!?!?!

[@holdthetruthhostage]

Word

[@paulevans6066]

Defensive Player of the Year too

[@Biotoze]

Man if D Rose didn’t get hurt. Them two would’ve ruled the league for a moment. If someone is talking wild to you with crazy details then they did research on you cause you’re a threat. Nothing they say matters.

[@ChryslerChristler]

Facts! Chicago skyrocketed to become a threat to all the teams in the league that 2011 if DRose didn't get injured they would've won at least 2 to say the least, like man we just saw MVP Rose but we never saw the combined damage of what a prime DRose and Prime Noah would do!

[@HooodClassicsTV]

@@ChryslerChristler don’t Forget the X-factor Luol. He led the league in minutes for like 5 years straight and guarded the Lebrons, Melo, KD’s and all them.

[@ChryslerChristler]

@@HooodClassicsTV True, that's an underrated stat that only a few would know too.

[@HooodClassicsTV]

@@ChryslerChristler Only if Melo chose to come to Chicago. Things might be different 🤦🏾‍♂️😭

[@mysteriousk4885]

Man, The D-Rose era Bulls were supposed to be something special. Til this day I'm still wondering why the gods spoiled us with that team and cut short because of that one nightmare of an injury for D. Rose. I would've won at least win 1, and 1 is enough to solidify D. Rose legacy.

[@bball3048mm]

You know Joakim was happy to see Kevin show him the move. That one move he asked Kevin to show him his rookie year but Kevin rebuffed his friendship.

[@mannymanny3859]

He from NY but he got Chicago heart...

[@Bob-te3le]

The 2 best CITIES in the country if not the world.

[@Bo2xOfficialMusic]

I’ve never pressed a video so fast! I haven’t watched a second and I already know this interview is legendary 😤

[@DJGooda04]

KG is the man for this for sure

[@skalliwizzle]

KG my boy I appreciate your willingness to be honest about your mental

[@__L_S_B__]

chicago will always love you jo. its the hustle and genuine energy that you can see through the screen that lead to the love

[@cjhicks3136]

Great hearing Joakim speak and his experience. KG had great questions. Damn good episode!

[@rafaelvega538]

Great conversation. Good job KG. Good to hear from Joakim Noah working with the youngsters.

[@ChryslerChristler]

two of my favorite players! talk about ball of energy and grit these two were savages in their primes. That Bulls vs Celtics from 2008-2012 were primetime!

[@Saintmadman]

This is what we needed. Great one.

[@WellOffAC]

i appreciate two men coming together and actually chopping it up, and competing hard to bring the best out of each other. much love yall.

[@darn8352]

Your show is awesome keep up the good work and it's good to see brothers be able to talk about things in a positive manner that were once trivial

[@jusbravo3]

Always appreciated both KG and Noah’s energy. I looked forward to the their matchups because of the rough mental and physical aspects of their games. What he said about D Rose was dope..not bitter about the injuries stealing from his injuries..myself and so many other guys and women were robbed and bring up our injuries and I myself never saw it in the aspect of being bitter. Dope interview and much respect to both these brothers.

[@SubwaySounds]

I feel like KG basketball poet. I love how he talks the game, I feel like I'm on the court with these dudes battling. lmao.

[@benjaminvardaman1406]

Excellent podcast. Love the message. Love ya both for being true men and humans. Very inspiring

[@iTzDeeJaye]

This is dope. I know Noah was a fan a KG and they had crazy battles. Respect!!!

[@kenkwan7792]

Love these sit downs, we need to see Timmy D, Dirk, CWebb, Sheed and all the greats that KG battled on on one of these

[@tiemann55]

Man I was born in 95 . I didn’t see Jordan. D.Rose and Noah and deng and a young butler was the best bulls teams I ever saw . Bulls were up when D rose tore his knee . Broke my heart. After that Chicago turned on him . Called him the “Fragile Flower “ broke my heart man

[@2300adot]

Bro no cap

[@azn25centt]

@@2300adotno kneecap

[@Bob-te3le]

I'm lucky I seen Jordan & Pippen on up. I truly believe if D Rose dont get hurt the Bulls win a few titles and D Rose wins a few FMVPS and D Rose wins a couple more MVPS and goes on to be an alltime great player. D Rose would be in that LeBron James , Steph Curry , Kevin Durant convo for best player of that era.

[@sethandrews401]

Derrick is the reason I fell in love with basketball. So to hear such kind words for the Man. Music to my ears.

[@jeremyjohansen5]

I could of listen to them both talk for hours. Loved listening to them both talk about real issues going on. Great job 👏

[@arifhowlader]

This was a long awaited one

[@31hoops73]

What an amazing interview! Salute to KG & JO

[@ramonsantiago2226]

Dope interview and even better acknowledging your faults and growing, respect 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@AbujosephHasanfalerofreedom]

K.G. AND JOAKIM NOAH, TWO BEAUTIFUL YOUNG BROTHERS! INSPIRING EACH OTHER TO BE GREAT! HOWEVER, NEW YORK CITY’S POOR INFAMOUS POET SAYS THAT YOU TWO ARE GREAT!

[@paulevans6066]

This might be one of the best basketball interviews I’ve seen. The fact they’ve never spoken to eachother since they played against eachother makes it even better. Much respect to KG and Noah

[@rolexistimeless]

Amazing and interesting stuff on this one guys. Love and respect to you both.

[@donavanmebane5019]

Love this interview. This is the basketball I grew up on. You get in between those lines and battle. Chips fall where may. Taking pride in the game. You good, so what I'm better. Let's Go who's the best. You lose you come back ready to battle and get you a win. Thank You guys for competing

[@pr0phet]

One of the best interviews I've ever watched.

[@boespiand]

Nice talk, great episode ! Shout out to yoke and KG ! 🙏🏾

[@NotPennysB0AT]

As a diehard Celtics fan this was amazing. Those battles vs Noah we’re always so fun and he was always one of those players you hated but respected. I’m sure Chicago fans would say the same about KG. Also, that first round series in 09 was the most entertaining series of all time imo. Wish he let Joakim talk more about it.

[@demarioedwards501]

This was awesome! Salute to KG and Jo!

[@tamiza22]

Noah has always had the same message!! Love it. It’s always about the youth for him

[@LoveALLdontH8]

I like this big man combo on the air definitely would love to see y’all on some other platforms together, great interview!

[@jetlife2thenextlife371]

Yo this is so dope. For KG to humbly apologize for his actions in the past and for them to sit n talk ball is amazing

[@c.p.h.9264]

Glad to see yaw sat down & had this convo ✊🏾

[@rooseveltdarbey9493]

Great that they came together to end there situation. Great moment to see

[@stefmarqis9937]

Aint even watch it yet i love this kg nd noah yall some real ones for this

[@misane2212]

One of the greatest centers For the bulls of all time right under Artis Gilmore almost MVP❤ HOF

[@kushmob4208]

r u fin ball

[@silewis9396]

He really held it down especially when Rose was out

[@chikowashere]

I never saw what they went through as beef. I always saw it as KG being locked in and Noah realizing that he was different, and in return he himself had to be different to last in the league.

[@dequincyalexander5481]

Big Respect to both of these Grown Men.

[@wesleyalexander6438]

Thank you KG and Joakim!!!

[@cdr861532]

Love the show......wish they would put the time stamps on here and link the subjects to them. Would really make it easier for us folks who don't have a whole lot of time but are super excited about certain parts.

[@EL2ube]

Love this! KG has turned into one of the BEST interviewers!

[@strength9621]

Perfect episode this was great .

[@parristurnerify]

We need the KG and isiah Thomas interview that's at least 2hrs long because that's where it all started

[@KiddNerdFighter]

KG is a gem.

[@scottparizz]

Never thought I’d see it, but glad we did

[@MrChandlerjm]

I am so glad they got this moment to smooth that out. Growing up in Chicago, I was a diehard Joakim Noah fan. It crushed me when KG was dogging Joakim. But it takes a real man to own it and apologize.

[@mikerey9827]

This was dope 💯

[@shaunkeese]

I been waiting on this interview!!!

[@jools1r]

so cool seeing guys like KG/Bron/JR who came out of HS & lasted YEARS battle against generations of players. seeing KG in 2 diff eras, 2 diff styles of bigs, now we get to hear him speak about it 🙏🏽

[@Tripledub31]

as man . this shxt is beautiful to see . glad they linked up & gave us this

[@abotello8320]

So cool to see this, spirts needs more of these conversations

[@18incheswide89]

KG's intensity is inspiring me to this day. Can't teach that. #21 #5 forever

[@omaryusef8269]

Love watching good Brothas jus genuinely vibe.. great to watch

[@mastermindmartialarts]

This was a treat to listen to.

[@salg6399]

Joakim played with heart and flare. Awesome player to watch