On episode 201 of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt and Stak sit down with 3-time NBA champion, NCAA champion and Lakers' great James Worthy. The Hall of Famer discusses his time with the 'Showtime' Lakers, playing with Magic Johnson, and gives behind-the-scenes insight into things the public never saw. Plus, he talks about his 3 NBA title wins, winning finals MVP in 1988, playing with Michael Jordan at UNC and winning a college championship, Pat Riley, and more.

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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:20) - Post-NBA Media Journey
(00:04:35) - 'Winning Time' Documentary Series
(00:07:15) - Current Day Lakers, LeBron & AD
(00:11:10) - Upbringing
(00:17:20) - Dean Smith, UNC, Michael Jordan
(00:29:18) - 1982 Draft, First Lakers Training Camp, 80s NBA
(00:38:03) - 'Showtime Lakers' Era, Earning Respect
(00:47:20) - Magic Johnson
(00:54:00) - Don Nelson
(00:57:00) - 'Big Game James' Nickname, Playoff Success
(00:58:38) - Costly Pass In The 1984 NBA Finals
(01:01:02) - Physicality Of The Game In The 80’s
(01:03:26) - Favorite Championship
(01:05:02) - Boston Celtics Fans
(01:07:12) - Larry Bird
(01:10:00) - Bad Boys Detroit Pistons
(01:14:27) - 80’s Basketball Era
(01:20:09) - Michael Jordan
(01:23:57) - Retirement
(01:25:48) - Player Comparisons In Today’s Game
(01:27:14) - Kobe Bryant
(01:31:13) - Off The Court
(01:32:44) - Quick Hitters
(01:43:45) - End

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