This week, we're joined by the one and only DeMarcus "BOOGIE" Cousins! The guys delve into Boogie's rise to high school hoops stardom and his decision to follow Coach Calipari to Kentucky. The four-time NBA All-Star reflects on his tenure with the Kings as well as the potential of that 2018 Pelicans squad with Rondo and AD. To cap it off, Boogie shares what it means to continue playing for the love of the game today and why he has fully embraced overseas basketball. Don't miss out on this episode — tune in!

1. Mobile, Alabama, picking up basketball in 7th grade, the pros and cons of HS success (3:15)
2. Committing to Kentucky, rookie year with John Wall, Wildcat Lodge and Midnight Madness (29:10)
3. “Boogie” nickname origin, declaring for the NBA draft, early days of Sacramento (40:30)
4. Coaching changes and rebuilding phases in Sacramento and Rondo’s immediate impact on Boogie's game (52:35)
5. All-Star games, the 2017-2018 Pelicans would've won it all, the KG “bloodline” (1:06:13)
6. Kobe reaching out after DeMarcus's injuries and winning a championship in Taiwan (1:18:10)

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This week we got a former No. 1 overall pick and Wizard great, John Wall, with Q and D on Knuckleheads. The five-time NBA All-Star looks back on being the top player in the country in high school, choosing Kentucky to play with Coach Calipari, and the origin of the John Wall dance. He talks about playing with Gilbert Arenas as his vet, balling out with the Wizards, and teaming up with Bradley Beal. John Wall, a real hooper’s hooper — tune in!

1. Being the no. 1 recruit in high school (3:02)

2. Deciding to go play for Coach Cal at Kentucky (5:27)

3. Being on a stacked Wildcats team with DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe (7:38)

4. Getting drafted by the Wizards (13:05)

5. Doing the Dunk Contest, becoming an All-Star point guard (22:00)

6. Changing the culture in DC, getting the Wizards to the playoffs (25:40)

7. Bradley Beal, their dynamic duo (28:38)

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During draft week Knuckleheads and KG Certified came together to do a live show at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan. Joined by John Wall and then Kendrick Perkins, the guys talk about their own draft experiences, share thoughts on the state of the league, what’s happening in the NBA off-season, and what it’s like to be big-time in the media. As KG says, “It’s a GREEN summer!” Tune in!

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We got a back-to-back NCAA champion on the pod, as the newest Trail Blazer, Donovan Clingan, joins Q and D for another draft week special. The 7' 2" Bristol native looks back on growing up as a UCONN fan, then going on to win there — and looks forward to taking on Nikola Jokic and other bigs in the league. Rip City, get ready for your newest big man. Tune in!

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Draft week continues on and we got the No. 4 overall pick and new Spur, Stephon Castle on the show. Q and D talk with the national champion about his draft experience, his thoughts on Coach Hurley turning down the Lakers job, and who he’s trying to go at in the league. San Antonio got a winner — tune in!

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We got a Knuckleheads and KG Certified crossover for draft week! The number 5 overall pick, Ron Holland, joined Q, D, and Kevin Garnett leading up to the draft. The Pistons new forward talks about his draft process, the G league ignite experience, and who he’s looking forward to going up against the most in the NBA. From the Classic Car Club in Manhattan, tune in!

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And that’s a wrap! The Celtics are your 2024 NBA Champs. Shoutout to Jayson Tatum repping The Lou, as well as to Jaylen Brown’s MVP performance. Q and D break down the Celtics historic run, look back on what the Mavs accomplished, and commend the Celtics for their total team effort. Also, shoutout to Al Horford for finally getting it done. Boston is back on top. Tap in!

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Chi-Town stand up! The long-awaited collaboration is here as Knuckleheads joined All the Smoke, last week live on location from Chicago. Q, D, Matt and Stak share stories about Chicago hoops, Michael Jordan, and Kobe. They answer fan questions from the crowd and Q reps his hometown the only way he knows how! Tune in!

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