Most avid fans of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Kevin Garnett are aware of the animosity between The Big Ticket and longtime Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, and many recently learned about it with the release of part of the recent interview between the former on-court foes on the Showtime Basketball “KG Certified” podcast.
But the longtime antagonists and the story of how they came to be enemies on the hardwood is not the only thing they had to talk about in their time together chatting up the league of their era.
The pair also get into the league of today as well as tomorrow, with some talk on this season and the imminent arrival of Victor Wembanyama.
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To hear their talk in full as they squash their beef now that they have ended their respective playing careers, take a look at the clip embedded above.
Malcolm Brogdon departed the Boston Celtics two offseasons ago, in surprise fashion, sparking some speculated bad blood between both sides.
During Friday night’s NBA Cup battle, Brogdon, now a member of the Washington Wizards, got his first chance to compete against his old team. Brogdon missed both opportunities last season with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team Boston initially traded the 2023 Sixth Man of the Year to in order to land Jrue Holiday.
“Guys get traded every year,” Brogdon told reporters, per CLNS Media. “I think for teams, a lot of the time it’s not personal, it’s a business decision. For players, it is personal. You’re uprooting your family at the end of the day. You’re moving to a new city, you’re having to adjust to a new situation. But honestly, it was a good trade for them. We’ll both be good in the long run.”
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Brogdon made the start against the Celtics, sharing the floor with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser, for the first time since Brogdon was teammates with the crew. The 31-year-old met the challenge posed by the reigning champions and performed well, scoring 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field with 10 rebounds to notch his fourth double-double in his first season with the Wizards.
As frustrating as parting ways with the Celtics in the middle of their championship hunt might’ve been for Brogdon, the nine-year veteran doesn’t plan on letting the past haunt him moving forward. Brogdon’s inherited a leadership role for a Washington team that’s gone 2-12 so far, is 1-6 at home and isn’t expected to compete in the playoffs. And for Brogdon, that’s perfectly fine.
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“Honestly, I’m not even in a position anymore where I even talk about it, man,” Brogdon said of the trade. “I’ve made peace with the situation and moved on. I’m in a good place now.”
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Brogdon even gave his former team its flowers and made it known that even though he’s in Washington now, he’s been keeping tabs on Boston.
“They’re a very well-rounded team,” Brogdon said. “The way they’re constructed. And I think the Jay’s together — people have always criticized them over the years: ‘They can’t play together. Their games are too similar.’ I mean, they’ve heard it all and I think they’ve really come together and figured out how to play well and mesh on the court, on both ends. They’ve embraced the defensive side and they’ve then learned how to play together and embrace each other on offense.”
The Wizards — and Brogdon — were Boston’s latest stepping stone as the team continues to embark on its journey toward punching a ticket to Las Vegas in the NBA Cup. The Celtics improved to 13-3 overall and 2-1 in tournament play, securing a plus-14 point differential to put them second to the Atlanta Hawks in the Group C standings.
Omarion Hampton will lead the North Carolina Tar Heels (6-4) into their battle versus the Boston College Eagles (5-5) at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch North Carolina vs. Boston College
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) in Boston, Massachusetts
Live Box Score: FOX Sports
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North Carolina’s 2024 Schedule
Date
Opponent
Score
8/29/2024
at Minnesota
W 19-17
9/7/2024
vs. Charlotte
W 38-20
9/14/2024
vs. North Carolina Central
W 45-10
9/21/2024
vs. James Madison
L 70-50
9/28/2024
at Duke
L 21-20
10/5/2024
vs. Pittsburgh
L 34-24
10/12/2024
vs. Georgia Tech
L 41-34
10/26/2024
at Virginia
W 41-14
11/2/2024
at Florida State
W 35-11
11/16/2024
vs. Wake Forest
W 31-24
11/23/2024
at Boston College
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11/30/2024
vs. North Carolina State
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North Carolina 2024 Stats & Insights
North Carolina is averaging 440.1 yards per game offensively this year (28th in the FBS), and are surrendering 364.2 yards per game (64th) on the defensive side of the ball.
North Carolina is putting up 235.6 passing yards per game offensively this year (55th in the FBS), and is allowing 235.7 passing yards per game (91st) on the other side of the ball.
The Tar Heels are putting up 33.7 points per game on offense (30th in the FBS), and they rank 78th on the other side of the ball with 26.2 points allowed per game.
The Tar Heels own the 44th-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (128.5 rushing yards allowed per game), and they’ve been better on offense, ranking 17th-best with 204.5 rushing yards per game.
North Carolina is averaging a 42.9% third-down percentage on offense this year (47th in the FBS), and is allowing a 34.1% third-down percentage (33rd) on the other side of the ball.
The Tar Heels have forced 13 total turnovers (69th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 11 times (37th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +2, 53rd-ranked in college football.
Boston College ranks 93rd with 360.5 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 79th with 379.2 total yards given up per contest on defense.
Boston College’s passing game has been struggling, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with 184.5 passing yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, giving up 248.8 passing yards per contest (107th-ranked).
The Eagles rank 73rd in the FBS with 27.6 points per game on offense, and they rank 65th with 24.5 points given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
The Eagles rank 50th in the FBS with 176.0 rushing yards per game on offense, and they rank 46th with 130.4 rushing yards allowed per contest on defense.
Boston College ranks 40th in the FBS with a 43.5% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 56th with a 37.0% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
The Eagles have recorded 18 forced turnovers (21st in the FBS) and committed 14 turnovers (60th in the FBS) this season for a +4 turnover margin that ranks 35th in the FBS.
A man stole financial documents and credit cards from an elderly person’s apartment in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Tuesday, police said as they asked for the public’s help identifying the burglary suspect.
Boston police say the incident occurred between 1:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the area of 11 Woodcliff Street, the Cardinal Medeiros Manor Apartments.
According to police, the suspect allegedly entered the victim’s apartment, which is located in an elderly housing community, and convinced them to turn over financial documents before stealing several personal documents and credit cards.
The suspect is described as a man wearing glasses with a red shirt and black pants. He also had a lanyard around his neck, a tattoo on his right arm, and a brown backpack, police said.
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An investigation into the incident is underway, and anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 617-343-4275. Anonymous tips can also be called into the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS, or texted to CRIME (27463) with the word ‘TIP’.