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).
Kevin Hart: The legendary comedian talks Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and more with Jadakiss
It’s clear - comedian Kevin Hart has plenty of things to talk about these days. So of course it’s only right the hip-hop enthusiast links up with ‘The Starting Five: Live from The Compound’ to dish on all things basketball.
It’s clear - comedian Kevin Hart has plenty of things to talk about these days. So of course it’s only right the hip-hop enthusiast links up with ‘The Starting Five: Live from The Compound’ to dish on all things basketball.
Whether it’s talking about his rivalry with Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown or his love for making wagers, it’s all laughs and jokes for Hart and crew.
Throughout the season, iconic rapper Jadakiss, creative Set Free Richardson (mind behind the AND1 Mixtape), fashion designer Don C, betting expert Danielle Alvari, and 2K Insider Jamie “Dirk” Ruiz (the S5) have welcomed guests like Hart, rapper Fat Joe, and NBA Hall of Famer players such as Mitch Richmond, Matt Barnes, and Rasheed Wallace to talk all things hoops culture.
Fighting through the laughs, Free, Jadakiss and Alvari explored bits about Hart’s hometown team the 76ers, playing in the Celebrity All-Star Game, a friendly rivalry with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and much more.