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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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Jun 19, 20261:18:34
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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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"Matt Barnes | Barely Made NBA, the Real Kobe, $50K Fines, Lob City Clippers, Building All The Smoke" is an episode of Out the Mud. Runtime 1 hr 18 min. Published June 19, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
