Wemby Changed the All-Star Game, Kawhi Went Off & the MVP Race Is Wide Open | TAP’N IN

Wemby Changed the All-Star Game, Kawhi Went Off & the MVP Race Is Wide Open | TAP’N IN

From KG Certified by Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

February 20, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

KG and Paul Pierce discuss the highlights and implications of All-Star Weekend 2026, including player performances and the MVP race.

KG and Paul Pierce break down everything from All-Star Weekend 2026 — Keshad Johnson’s dunk contest win, Wemby setting the competitive tone, Kawhi Leonard going off for 30 points in just 12 minutes, and Damian Lillard taking the three-point contest. The conversation heats up when they debate who deserves to be called the Face of the League, with KG dropping a legendary definition and both legends weighing in on Ant, Wemby, Steph, and LeBron. Plus, KG and Pierce go deep on the MVP race, bold takes on the Celtics without Tatum, whether the Knicks have enough depth, Phoenix as a sleeper, and James Harden bringing new life to Cleveland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: KG, Paul Pierce

Topics covered

  • All-Star Weekend
  • MVP Race
  • Basketball Analysis
  • Player Performance
  • League Face Debate
  • Team Depth Discussion

Keywords

  • All-Star Weekend
  • MVP Race
  • Kawhi Leonard
  • Damian Lillard
  • Keshad Johnson
  • Wemby
  • Celtics
  • Knicks
  • James Harden

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Celtics, Knicks, Phoenix

Places: Cleveland

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