Danny Green: From D-League to 3x Champ, Shaq Hazing, Ray Allen’s Shot, LeBron vs. Kawhi
NBA sharpshooter and 3x champion Danny Green joins All The Smoke to reflect on a journey that took him from New York City playgrounds to NBA championships with the Spurs, Raptors, and Lakers. He opens up about his mental health struggles during college, his relationship with Gregg Popovich, and his experience witnessing Ray Allen’s iconic shot in the 2013 Finals. Danny also speaks on playing with stars like LeBron, Kawhi, and Embiid, and shares his take on the current Lakers’ title chances. From rookie hazing by Shaq to Drake’s sideline antics, this episode is full of stories from one of the league’s most underrated winners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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OKC LOCKS UP Ant-Man, Knicks' Brunson Problem & Luka's Slim Summer
Rachel Nichols joins Matt Barnes to discuss the biggest headlines from the 2025 NBA Playoffs: OKC Thunder’s lockdown of Anthony Edwards, Karl Anthony Towns’ monstrous 4th quarter and the Indiana Pacers re-instatement of John Haliburton. Plus, Matt recaps his WNBA weekend, predicts Philadelphia 76ers summer sliding doors & reacts to Luka Doncic’s offseason training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Darius Miles on Making the Clippers Cool, Jordan Brand at 18, and the LeBron Comments Backlash
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Knicks Fans Gone Wild, Mad Max’s NBA Finals Rewind, Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese Want ALL THE SMOKE
Matt Barnes welcomes in fellow NBA alums Vernon Maxwell & Keyon Dooling to break down the biggest headlines from the NBA Playoffs, including the Knicks sending New York City into chaos and OKC Thunder’s Game 7 statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cynthia Cooper: Untold Kobe & MJ Stories, Hot Takes on Caitlin & JuJu, & Winning 4x WNBA finals MVP
WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper joins All The Smoke to share her incredible journey from picking up basketball at age 15 to averaging 45 points per game overseas and becoming the face of the Houston Comets dynasty. She opens up about her relationships with Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, reflects on her time at USC, and reacts to Cheryl Miller’s viral comments about being teammates. Cooper, a four-time WNBA champion and four-time Finals MVP, also discusses rising star JuJu Watkins, her late start in the league, and what it meant to be one of Nike’s first female signature athletes. From her perspective on today’s women’s game to her thoughts on Caitlin Clark’s impact, this conversation bridges eras and breaks barriers.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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