Lakers legend Michael Cooper joins All The Smoke for a walk down memory lane that reveals untold stories behind one of basketball's most celebrated defensive titans. The newly inducted Hall of Famer breaks down his incredible journey from junior college underdog to becoming the ultimate "Larry Bird stopper" during the iconic Showtime Lakers era. Cooper pulls back the curtain on his legendary defensive prowess—a career that earned him Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and eight All-NBA Defensive team selections. Matt and Stak get Cooper to open up about his remarkable transformation from NBA player to successful WNBA coach, sharing intimate stories about basketball royalty like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lisa Leslie, Kobe Bryant, and more. From guarding the game's most challenging opponents to navigating the competitive landscape of professional basketball, Cooper delivers raw, unfiltered insights that only a true basketball icon can provide.

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ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged breaks down the WILDEST NBA Trade Deadline in history! Matt and Stak are diving deep into the mind-blowing moves that were made: Luka to the Lakers? Anthony Davis to the Mavericks? De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs?

This episode is a full-court press on everything NBA Trade Deadline related and hot takes, an exclusive breakdown of the weekend's biggest boxing fights (Benividez and Claressa Shields), confirmed Canelo vs. Crawford fight details, a Super Bowl preview with Coach Jason Brown, and an insider prediction on Myles Garrett's potential new team.

We're bringing you the unfiltered insider perspective you can't get anywhere else. This is sports and culture commentary at its absolute finest – only on All The Smoke Unplugged!

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The Black Effect Presents... All The Smoke!

Legendary RB LeSean "Shady" McCoy joins the show to set the stage for the 2025 NFL playoffs with raw, unfiltered takes on the game's biggest stars. The 6-time Pro Bowler breaks down the epic MVP battle between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, shares never-before-heard locker room stories from his Eagles and Bills days, and settles the Mahomes vs. Brady GOAT debate once and for all. Plus, Shady gets real about his perspectives on Michael Vick and Colin Kaepernick, drops gems on Saquon Barkley's record controversy, and provides insight into the current NFL contract landscape. An essential episode for any football fan before the postseason kicks off.

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