ATS UNPLUGGED is back, with Matt and Stak revisiting the viral ALL THE SMOKE episode featuring Vernon Maxwell. Mad Max's unfiltered tales of NBA chaos are still breaking the internet—from locker-room mayhem to his battles with Michael Jordan that cemented his legendary status.

The guys then pivot to today's hottest headlines: analyzing the Phoenix Suns' alarming decline and the potential destinations for Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, decoding Detroit's shocking surge in the Eastern Conference standings, and reacting to LeBron James' comments on Anthony Edwards' reluctance to embrace the face of the league role.

Matt also sits down with NBA photography legend Andrew Bernstein for an intimate career retrospective. Discover how Bernstein captured the Magic vs. Bird rivalry, immortalized Jordan’s greatness, and developed a transformative bond with Kobe Bryant—including never-before-shared stories about the Mamba’s obsessive work ethic.

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