Matt Barnes | Barely Made NBA, the Real Kobe, $50K Fines, Lob City Clippers, Building All The Smoke
About this episode
Matt Barnes joins the crew to discuss his NBA journey, coaching, and the impact of media.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Matt Barnes
Topics covered
- basketball
- NBA
- media
- retirement
- NIL
- coaching
- storytelling
Keywords
- Matt Barnes
- Kobe Bryant
- All The Smoke
- NBA
- Lob City
- NIL
- retirement
- We Believe Warriors
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: All The Smoke, We Believe Warriors, Lob City Clippers, iHeartPodcasts
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