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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The guys open the show addressing Tony’s situation before shifting to Paul’s upbringing and the Inglewood mentality that shaped him. Paul reflects on making mistakes, learning from them, and what it took to become an All-American. He walks through his decision to attend Kansas and how that experience prepared him for the next level. The conversation turns to Boston’s rookies, intense locker room fights, and behind-the-scenes Celtics stories. The episode wraps with unforgettable memories from the Celtics’ famously crazy practices, offering rare insight into the competitiveness, culture, and edge required to survive at the highest level of basketball.

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The guys sit down with Ricky Davis for a powerful “Out the Mud” episode, diving deep into his journey from a challenging upbringing to life in the NBA. He reflects on his college years, getting drafted, and his transition to Cleveland during the early LeBron era. Ricky shares what it was like fighting for his spot in Boston, the experience of being traded to Minnesota, and how the league has evolved since his playing days. He closes with an inspiring look at the Ricky Davis Foundation and his commitment to giving back, offering listeners a raw and motivating look at his story.

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In this gripping episode of “Out The Mud Podcast,” NBA veteran T.J. Ford shares his extraordinary story of resilience—from becoming a lottery pick to enduring eight separate paralysis scares due to spinal issues. He reveals how teammates once tried to get the team to give back his contract, how his body repeatedly betrayed him on the court, and the unseen support from the people who refused to give up on him. Ford dives into the mental and physical fight behind every comeback, the lessons learned through pain, and what real strength means beyond basketball.

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Former NBA big man Eddy Curry joins the show to share his incredible basketball journey—from growing up in Illinois and dominating the Chicago IET Pro Am to realizing his NBA dream with the Bulls. Eddy opens up about his draft experience, life in Chicago, and the health scare that changed his perspective. He also details a terrifying robbery story and his transition into life after basketball, working with the NBPA and teaching financial literacy to the next generation. The episode wraps with Eddy revealing his Top 5 players, offering insight, humor, and hard-earned wisdom along the way.

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Kendrick Perkins joins the show for an honest, powerful conversation about his journey from a tough upbringing to making it in the NBA. He shares stories of seeing LeBron in high school, his path through college hoops, and what draft night meant to him. Perk reflects on his early Boston days, KG’s influence, and building something special in OKC. The crew dives into LeBron’s legendary focus, Perk’s transition to ESPN, and the friendships that changed along the way. Plus, a real talk debate on prep vs public school, thoughts on the Draymond–Ja Morant beef, and a fun rapid-fire finish.

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