The Starting Five: Matt Barnes remembers classic Kobe Bryant moments with Jadakiss and Set Free Richardson
Forget a podcast, nearly nine minutes of the legendary former NBA star Matt Barnes talking to DraftKings’ ‘The Starting Five’ hosts Set Free Richardson and Jadakiss about all things Kobe Bryant? Tough.
Forget a podcast, nearly nine minutes of the legendary former NBA star Matt Barnes talking to DraftKings’ ‘The Starting Five’ hosts Set Free Richardson and Jadakiss about all things Kobe Bryant? Tough.
It’s what you’ve come to expect from the regular series - insanely dope and must-see interviews from some of the biggest influencers in the culture. Check out some of the key points MB speaks on and keep scrolling for the full-fledged conversation.
Meeting a young and rising Mamba
Guarding a scientist of the game
An intense matchup in Orlando
The famous ball fake and how it was that move… or a punch
Kobe’s role in Barnes joining the Lakers
SPOILER ALERT: Mamba called him and shared, “Anyone crazy enough to f*ck with me, is crazy enough to play with me.”
Barnes joined the duo, alongside Danielle Alvari (betting expert) and Jamie “Dirk” Ruiz (2K talent), on the set of Starting Five – Live From the Compound (via DraftKings).
Dave East talking about his love for sneaker culture has me lacing my Blazers
I love fire sneakers and in a day and age where crypto currency is still head-scratching, the physical presence of a pair of mind-blowing kicks? Priceless. So of course seeing Harlem’s own Dave East chop it up with DraftKings’ The Starting Five live from The Compound about kicks culture, the power of Air Jordan sneakers and everything in-between?
I love fire sneakers and in a day and age where crypto currency is still head-scratching, the physical presence of a pair of mind-blowing kicks? Priceless. So of course seeing Harlem’s own Dave East chop it up with DraftKings’ The Starting Five live from The Compound about kicks culture, the power of Air Jordan sneakers and everything in-between?
Way too epic. Peep the details and keep scrolling for greatness.
Recently, rapper Dave East, producer Buda da Future and longtime culture strategist and talent manager Tara Carsner pulled up to (Brooklyn-based creative dojo) The Compound to chat kicks.
Onsite, Set Free Richardson (known as the mind behind the AND1 Mixtapes) and pro gamer Jamie “Dirk” Ruiz handed out some Air Jordan heat as the lineup explored:
Their early sneaker experiences and favorites (including Dave East’s early chases)
Holiday season exclusives and which NBA players they’re watching on XMas
The highly anticipated Varsity Reds drop + what the fan-favorite silhouette means to the game