Out the Mud

The crew welcomes Iman Shumpert for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, culture, and life beyond the game. Shump reflects on growing up in Oak Park and Illinois’ rich basketball history before detailing his rise through the AAU circuit and becoming a McDonald’s All-American. He breaks down his defensive mindset, studying film, and why UNC wasn’t the move before locking in at Georgia Tech. Shumpert shares a CRAZY fight story, draft night memories, and early Knicks days—including a Steph Curry moment and the Linsanity era. He compares playing with Melo and LeBron, names the toughest players to guard, talks NBA rappers, Dancing with the Stars, and fatherhood.
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The crew welcomes CV to the show for a raw, entertaining look at his basketball journey from humble beginnings to the NBA. He reflects on nearly heading to Illinois before making a memorable 2004 National Championship run. CV walks through getting drafted and beginning his career in Toronto, developing his game, and navigating stops in Milwaukee, Detroit, and Dallas while chasing the bag. He shares a CRAZY locker room story and what it felt like saying goodbye to the NBA. The conversation gets deeper as he opens up about battling alopecia, remembers Kobe’s iconic 81-point game, revisits a Ryan Hollins fight, and closes with rapid-fire questions.
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The crew sits down for a powerful conversation with Cuttino, diving into his upbringing and the foundation that built his relentless mindset. He reflects on his college journey, the belief in hard work that carried him through adversity, and the grind that led him to the NBA Draft. Cuttino revisits his rookie year, shares stories about legendary teammates who shaped his career, and breaks down what it was like making the move to Los Angeles. The discussion takes a deeper turn as he opens up about battling a heart condition and the perspective it gave him. The episode closes with rapid-fire questions that showcase his personality and wisdom.
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We back with Deron Williams for a deep dive into one of the most unique careers in basketball. D-Will reflects on his upbringing and the decision to choose Illinois before breaking down the intensity of NBA workouts and the emotions of draft day. He revisits his prime years hooping in Utah, earning All-Star selections, and battling through the Western Conference Finals. Deron opens up about the memorable Coach Sloan situation and how it shaped his journey. The conversation shifts to his time in Dallas, representing Team USA, and his surprising transition into a boxing match. The episode closes with rapid-fire questions revealing insight, humor, and perspective.
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We welcome the First Lady, Alycia to the show for an inspiring, wide-ranging conversation about her rise in the boxing world. She opens up about her upbringing and the path that led her to turn professional, then breaks down how she prepares mentally and physically for each fight. Alycia talks about working with Most Valuable Promotions, the business of boxing, and what it’s like to compete on Netflix in front of a global audience. The episode wraps with a fun rapid-fire segment that shows off her personality, followed by an Out The Mud discussion that connects purpose, resilience, and staying true to the grind.
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