Howard Bryant, one of the most respected baseball writers alive, joins Matt in a special conversation on Jackie Robinson Day.

Howard breaks down why Black players disappeared from MLB , what it was really like covering the steroid era, and why he believes baseball is at a crossroads right now.

Plus, he breaks down his new book King of Pawns, the untold story of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson.

Howard Bryant, one of the most respected baseball writers alive, joins Matt in a special conversation on Jackie Robinson Day. Howard breaks down why Black players disappeared from MLB , what it was really like covering the steroid era, and why he believes baseball is at a crossroads right now. Plus, he breaks down his new book King of Pawns, the untold story of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson.

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.

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Jackie, Rickey, & the Death of the Black Baseball Player ft. Howard Bryant

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AJ Dybantsa pulled up to the ALL THE SMOKE studio and it was clear from the jump: this kid is different. We got into his journey from Brockton to BYU, what it was like being the most watched prospect in the country since 9th grade, and why he has never once dropped from the number one spot. We also broke down the intensity behind his game, how an 8th grade coach changed everything, and what LeBron told him about business that he took and ran with. AJ’s dad Ace also joined the show to give us more background on their tight relationship and approach to development.

AJ Dybantsa pulled up to the ALL THE SMOKE studio and it was clear from the jump: this kid is different. We got into his journey from Brockton to BYU, what it was like being the most watched prospect in the country since 9th grade, and why he has never once dropped from the number one spot. We also broke down the intensity behind his game, how an 8th grade coach changed everything, and what LeBron told him about business that he took and ran with. AJ&rsquo;s dad Ace also joined the show to give us more background on their tight relationship and approach to development.

AJ Dybantsa is READY to be NBA's Next #1 Pick

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Dave Winfield sits down with Matt Barnes and Chris Young for an extremely revealing conversation. By every measure, Winfield had one of the greatest careers the game has ever seen. 7-time Gold Glove winner. 3,000 hits. Hall of Famer. Drafted by four leagues in a single year. But the numbers only tell part of the story. For the first time, Winfield opens up about the years behind the stats: a decade of battling George Steinbrenner that made him miserable during his years in New York.

He also talks about joy, specifically when he signed with Toronto at 40 years old, playing 156 games, driving in 108 runs and winning the 1992 World Series. Winfield also touches on his upbringing in Minnesota, the most underrated players of his generation, making $15,000 as a rookie, his brawl with Nolan Ryan, and much more.

Dave Winfield sits down with Matt Barnes and Chris Young for an extremely revealing conversation. By every measure, Winfield had one of the greatest careers the game has ever seen. 7-time Gold Glove winner. 3,000 hits. Hall of Famer. Drafted by four leagues in a single year. But the numbers only tell part of the story. For the first time, Winfield opens up about the years behind the stats: a decade of battling George Steinbrenner that made him miserable during his years in New York.
He also talks about joy, specifically when he signed with Toronto at 40 years old, playing 156 games, driving in 108 runs and winning the 1992 World Series. Winfield also touches on his upbringing in Minnesota, the most underrated players of his generation, making $15,000 as a rookie, his brawl with Nolan Ryan, and much more.

Dave Winfield: George Steinbrenner Feud, Fighting Nolan Ryan, Untold 80s MLB Stories

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The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals… and Matt Barnes is giving credit where it’s due.

Matt opens the episode by breaking down how Jalen Brunson proved the doubters wrong, why Mike Brown changed everything in New York, and how the Knicks rebuilt themselves into a championship contender.

Then ESPN legend Kenny Mayne joins ATS Unplugged for an incredible conversation about the golden era of ESPN, working alongside Stuart Scott, unforgettable stories about Kobe Bryant and Ken Griffey Jr., playing football with Randall Cunningham at UNLV Rebels football, Seattle sports history, golf culture, and the future of media in the AI era.

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals&hellip; and Matt Barnes is giving credit where it&rsquo;s due.
Matt opens the episode by breaking down how Jalen Brunson proved the doubters wrong, why Mike Brown changed everything in New York, and how the Knicks rebuilt themselves into a championship contender.
Then ESPN legend Kenny Mayne joins ATS Unplugged for an incredible conversation about the golden era of ESPN, working alongside Stuart Scott, unforgettable stories about Kobe Bryant and Ken Griffey Jr., playing football with Randall Cunningham at UNLV Rebels football, Seattle sports history, golf culture, and the future of media in the AI era.

Matt Barnes Reacts to Jalen Brunson & Mike Brown Proving Him Wrong

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Jackie, Rickey, & the Death of the Black Baseball Player ft. Howard Bryant

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