Women’s College Basketball Is BOOMING: Staley, Close & Schaefer on What’s Next
Women’s basketball is exploding and we linked up with three of the best coaches in the country to break it all down: Dawn Staley, Cori Close, and Vic Shaefer. Matt and Stak get a real inside look at how South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas operate at the highest level and how NIL has reshaped recruiting across the board. Dawn also opens up about her interview with the Knicks and what really happened behind the scenes. The future of the women’s game is shining brighter than ever and this roundtable is a full masterclass on where the sport is headed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Title: 23 Times Michael Jordan Proved He's The GOAT
If you’ve been watching ALL THE SMOKE, you already know where Matt and Stak stand on the GOAT debate. Anytime a guest has even the slightest connection to Michael Jordan, we ask for a story, and over the years we’ve stacked up some of the wildest MJ tales anywhere online. This compilation brings you 23 moments that show exactly why Michael Jordan is the GOAT. You’ll hear Reggie Miller and Dominique Wilkins revisit their battles with him, Kobe talk about chasing his greatness, and legends break down the obsession, competitiveness, and aura that defined MJ’s entire career. We cover every chapter: UNC Jordan, Bulls Jordan, Wizards Jordan, Baseball Jordan, and even golf-course Jordan. From trash talk to mind games to business instincts, this is one of the most complete collections of Jordan stories you will find on the internet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Drug Dealer to AAU Dream Maker: The Curtis Malone Story
From D.C. drug dealer to AAU kingmaker. Curtis Malone built one of the most powerful youth basketball pipelines in America… while secretly running a criminal empire. In this exclusive ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged sit-down, Malone breaks down his double life, the FBI takedown, his fall from grace, and the players whose lives he helped change along the way, from Michael Beasley to Quinn Cook, Nolan Smith and countless others. This is the unbelievable true story of the man who shaped a generation of hoopers… and paid the ultimate price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DeAndre Jordan’s HILARIOUS NBA Stories, Playing with Jokic & LeBron, Lob City vs. 2019 Nets
We took a trip down memory lane with one of Matt’s all-time favorite teammates, DeAndre Jordan. This episode is packed with laughs, stories you have never heard, and a look at one of the league’s most respected veterans. From Matt and DJ’s wild trip to Amsterdam that made the tabloids to reliving his iconic poster dunk on Brandon Knight, this one is full of classic moments. We also talked about what it was like playing alongside Jokic, LeBron, KD, Luka, and the legendary Lob City Clippers. Through it all, one thing is clear: DeAndre Jordan is still in the NBA for a reason. Solid dude, elite teammate, and one of the realest conversations you will hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rajon Rondo’s Coaching Revelation & Quarterbacking NBA’s Most UNEXPECTED Breakout
Rajon Rondo pulls up to ALL THE SMOKE: UNPLUGGED and drops straight GEMS. From coaching Giannis day-to-day in Milwaukee to mentoring Ryan Rollins into the NBA’s most unexpected breakout, Rondo breaks down the game like only he can. Rondo reacts to Rick Pitino’s “Death of the Point Guard” statement, and gets candid on Doc Rivers, the infamous water-bottle film session, Bucks chemistry, and what he’s learned sitting on the bench the last two seasons. Plus: fatherhood, coaching his son, Shedeur Sanders, his Hall of Fame case… and why he might suit up as Team USA’s flag football QB in 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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