Darius Miles gets brutally honest about his journey from East St. Louis phenom to NBA lottery pick, opening up about the pressure of being drafted by the Clippers and signing with Jordan Brand at just 18 years old. He doesn't hold back when addressing his infamous LeBron comments, what it was really like playing for Donald Sterling, and the mental health struggles that hit him after retirement. He also reflects on starring in The Perfect Score with Scarlett Johansson and how he's learned to navigate life after basketball.

Darius Miles gets brutally honest about his journey from East St. Louis phenom to NBA lottery pick, opening up about the pressure of being drafted by the Clippers and signing with Jordan Brand at just 18 years old. He doesn't hold back when addressing his infamous LeBron comments, what it was really like playing for Donald Sterling, and the mental health struggles that hit him after retirement. He also reflects on starring in The Perfect Score with Scarlett Johansson and how he's learned to navigate life after basketball.

ALL THE SMOKE pairs two of the most outspoken and controversial players of their time. Known as fiery, intense competitors during their on-court careers, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are now two of the most widely respected voices by today’s crop of NBA stars. Serving as mentors to numerous players throughout the league and with their hands firmly on the pulse of the game, they have first-hand insight into the minds, lives and pressing issues facing today’s players. Barnes and Jackson, who have played alongside two generations of All-Stars, will dish on the latest news and drama from on and off the court without boundaries.

All The Smoke

 Darius Miles on Making the Clippers Cool, Jordan Brand at 18, and the LeBron Comments Backlash

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CJ Miles spent 17 years in the NBA and has stayed around the game in a completely different role. It's hard to put CJ in a box. He writes, he takes photos, and most importantly, he tells stories. Matt and Stak got up with CJ to talk about this new chapter of his life, what it was like being one of the last players to jump straight from high school to the league, and the stories that come with 17 years of NBA experience. We touched on everything from the Utah Jazz to Larry Bird personally recruiting him to the Pacers, to the ongoing debate about which state produces the best basketball players: California or Texas. This one is filled with stories, laughs, and real game on how to transition from being a pro in one world and build something in another.

CJ Miles spent 17 years in the NBA and has stayed around the game in a completely different role. It's hard to put CJ in a box. He writes, he takes photos, and most importantly, he tells stories. Matt and Stak got up with CJ to talk about this new chapter of his life, what it was like being one of the last players to jump straight from high school to the league, and the stories that come with 17 years of NBA experience. We touched on everything from the Utah Jazz to Larry Bird personally recruiting him to the Pacers, to the ongoing debate about which state produces the best basketball players: California or Texas. This one is filled with stories, laughs, and real game on how to transition from being a pro in one world and build something in another.

CJ Miles: He Played 17 Years in the NBA. Now He's the One Telling the Stories.

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Chase Utley sits down with Matt Barnes for an extremely interesting conversation. Six-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger, World Series champion, 259 career home runs, and possible hall of fame inductee in the near future.

Utley opens up on the grind of the minor leagues, the unbreakable chemistry he built with Jimmy Rollins, what it was like watching Ryan Howard hit moon shots from the on-deck circle, how the Phillies dynasty quietly became one of the greatest teams of the 2000s and much more.

Chase Utley sits down with Matt Barnes for an extremely interesting conversation. Six-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger, World Series champion, 259 career home runs, and possible hall of fame inductee in the near future.
Utley opens up on the grind of the minor leagues, the unbreakable chemistry he built with Jimmy Rollins, what it was like watching Ryan Howard hit moon shots from the on-deck circle, how the Phillies dynasty quietly became one of the greatest teams of the 2000s and much more.

MLB Legend Chase Utley: Old School Baseball, Joining Dodgers Front Office, Untold Phillies Stories

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The Spurs stole Game 3 in New York, but did they just unlock something even bigger? 👀

Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson break down the adjustments that changed the NBA Finals, why Victor Wembanyama looked like a different player, and whether the Knicks beat themselves with costly mistakes.

Plus:

🏀 Did the Spurs finally unlock Wemby's full potential?

🏀 Why Jalen Brunson didn't look like himself in Game 3

🏀 Karl-Anthony Towns as New York's X-factor

🏀 De'Aaron Fox's impact on the series

🏀 Stephon Castle's breakout performance

🏀 Why Stak says Wemby "ain't a punk"

🏀 Game 4 predictions and what's at stake for both teams

Has San Antonio figured something out... or will the Knicks bounce back and take control of the Finals?

The Spurs stole Game 3 in New York, but did they just unlock something even bigger? 👀
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson break down the adjustments that changed the NBA Finals, why Victor Wembanyama looked like a different player, and whether the Knicks beat themselves with costly mistakes.
Plus:
🏀 Did the Spurs finally unlock Wemby's full potential?
🏀 Why Jalen Brunson didn't look like himself in Game 3
🏀 Karl-Anthony Towns as New York's X-factor
🏀 De'Aaron Fox's impact on the series
🏀 Stephon Castle's breakout performance
🏀 Why Stak says Wemby "ain't a punk"
🏀 Game 4 predictions and what's at stake for both teams
Has San Antonio figured something out... or will the Knicks bounce back and take control of the Finals?

The Spurs Ain't Dead, KAT Is Tormenting Wemby & Why the Knicks Need an Enforcer

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Darius Miles on Making the Clippers Cool, Jordan Brand at 18, and the LeBron Comments Backlash

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