Pistons’ Rise & Suns’ Collapse, Untold Kobe Stories from an NBA Icon

ATS UNPLUGGED is back, with Matt and Stak revisiting the viral
ALL THE SMOKE episode featuring Vernon Maxwell. Mad Max's
unfiltered tales of NBA chaos are still breaking the
internet—from locker-room mayhem to his battles with Michael
Jordan that cemented his legendary status.


The guys then pivot to today's hottest headlines: analyzing the
Phoenix Suns' alarming decline and the potential destinations for
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, decoding Detroit's shocking surge
in the Eastern Conference standings, and reacting to LeBron
James' comments on Anthony Edwards' reluctance to embrace the
face of the league role.


Matt also sits down with NBA photography legend Andrew Bernstein
for an intimate career retrospective. Discover how Bernstein
captured the Magic vs. Bird rivalry, immortalized Jordan’s
greatness, and developed a transformative bond with Kobe
Bryant—including never-before-shared stories about the Mamba’s
obsessive work ethic.


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