Darryl Strawberry pulled up to All The Smoke for a powerful sit-down. The 8x All-Star and 4x World Series champion opened up about his recent heart attack, growing up in South Central LA, and why he chose baseball over basketball after a standout run at Crenshaw High. He reflected on his smooth swing, life in the 80’s MLB, and unforgettable moments with Doc Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Lawrence Taylor, and Mike Tyson. Strawberry also kept it real on Mets vs. Yankees fans, his regret over joining the Dodgers, battling substance abuse during his career, and the recent controversy around Pete Alonso breaking his Mets home run record.

<p>Darryl Strawberry pulled up to All The Smoke for a powerful sit-down. The 8x All-Star and 4x World Series champion opened up about his recent heart attack, growing up in South Central LA, and why he chose baseball over basketball after a standout run at Crenshaw High. He reflected on his smooth swing, life in the 80&rsquo;s MLB, and unforgettable moments with Doc Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Lawrence Taylor, and Mike Tyson. Strawberry also kept it real on Mets vs. Yankees fans, his regret over joining the Dodgers, battling substance abuse during his career, and the recent controversy around Pete Alonso breaking his Mets home run record.</p>

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

Darryl Strawberry Explains Barry Bonds’ Greatness, Mets vs. Yankees, & Choosing Baseball Over Hoops

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