The crew welcomes Matt Barnes to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, media, and life after the NBA. Matt reflects on the success of All The Smoke, his journey from college to the NBA, and the moment he knew it was time to retire. He discusses coaching his son, the impact of NIL on college athletics, and shares unforgettable stories about Kobe Bryant. The conversation also revisits the "We Believe" Warriors, his early NBA stops in Los Angeles and Sacramento, acting opportunities, the Lob City era, and how All The Smoke has grown into a thriving media empire before ending with a rapid-fire segment.

The crew welcomes Matt Barnes to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, media, and life after the NBA. Matt reflects on the success of All The Smoke, his journey from college to the NBA, and the moment he knew it was time to retire. He discusses coaching his son, the impact of NIL on college athletics, and shares unforgettable stories about Kobe Bryant. The conversation also revisits the "We Believe" Warriors, his early NBA stops in Los Angeles and Sacramento, acting opportunities, the Lob City era, and how All The Smoke has grown into a thriving media empire before ending with a rapid-fire segment.

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Out the Mud

Matt Barnes | Barely Made NBA, the Real Kobe, $50K Fines, Lob City Clippers, Building All The Smoke

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From growing up in Los Angeles to becoming an NBA champion, Trevor Ariza takes us through the journey that shaped his career. He reflects on choosing basketball, navigating high school rivalries, learning from influential mentors, and developing his game before committing to UCLA. Ariza shares stories from NBA workouts, Draft Night, and being traded to Orlando, along with a look back at his relationships with Kobe Bryant, James Harden, and Chris Paul. He also reveals his “Out The Mud” moment, discusses the league’s toughest defenders, and weighs in on the Beal versus Wall debate and the possibility of LeBron James joining the 76ers.

From growing up in Los Angeles to becoming an NBA champion, Trevor Ariza takes us through the journey that shaped his career. He reflects on choosing basketball, navigating high school rivalries, learning from influential mentors, and developing his game before committing to UCLA. Ariza shares stories from NBA workouts, Draft Night, and being traded to Orlando, along with a look back at his relationships with Kobe Bryant, James Harden, and Chris Paul. He also reveals his &ldquo;Out The Mud&rdquo; moment, discusses the league&rsquo;s toughest defenders, and weighs in on the Beal versus Wall debate and the possibility of LeBron James joining the 76ers.

Trevor Ariza | Getting the Blueprint from Kobe 🤯 James Harden vs D Wade, Chris Paul's Leadership

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The crew dives deep into the NBA with a fascinating conversation about Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and what it was like competing alongside and against some of the game’s biggest stars. They break down the league’s best defenders, discuss Doc Rivers and the Clippers, and explore what separates elite defensive players from everyone else. The conversation gets heated around theatrics, on-court antics, and Enes Kanter’s controversial comments about the WNBA. They also compare different NBA eras, reveal some of the toughest individual matchups, and share stories from their careers. Finally, the episode brings it full circle with a look back at reuniting with Russell Westbrook on the Lakers.

The crew dives deep into the NBA with a fascinating conversation about Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and what it was like competing alongside and against some of the game&rsquo;s biggest stars. They break down the league&rsquo;s best defenders, discuss Doc Rivers and the Clippers, and explore what separates elite defensive players from everyone else. The conversation gets heated around theatrics, on-court antics, and Enes Kanter&rsquo;s controversial comments about the WNBA. They also compare different NBA eras, reveal some of the toughest individual matchups, and share stories from their careers. Finally, the episode brings it full circle with a look back at reuniting with Russell Westbrook on the Lakers.

Patrick Beverley (PART 2) | Russell Westbrook Fiasco, $2 MILLION in Debt, James Harden GOAT?, Antics

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The crew sits down for an unforgettable conversation with Pat Bev whose journey is anything but ordinary. He reflects on his early days, growing up around Chicago basketball, and the experiences that shaped him through high school and Arkansas. He opens up about the disappointment of missing the NBA Draft, the emotions of Draft Night, and discovering the intensity of Heat Culture. The conversation continues through his EuroLeague experience, return to Miami, and the advice that helped shape his career. He also shares his “Out The Mud” moment, names his top five defenders, discusses his split from Barstool, and reveals his top five players from Chicago.

The crew sits down for an unforgettable conversation with Pat Bev whose journey is anything but ordinary. He reflects on his early days, growing up around Chicago basketball, and the experiences that shaped him through high school and Arkansas. He opens up about the disappointment of missing the NBA Draft, the emotions of Draft Night, and discovering the intensity of Heat Culture. The conversation continues through his EuroLeague experience, return to Miami, and the advice that helped shape his career. He also shares his &ldquo;Out The Mud&rdquo; moment, names his top five defenders, discusses his split from Barstool, and reveals his top five players from Chicago.

Patrick Beverley (PART 1) | Chicago Legend, Journey to the NBA, Learning w/ LeBron, Barstool Fallout

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Matt Barnes | Barely Made NBA, the Real Kobe, $50K Fines, Lob City Clippers, Building All The Smoke

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