STRAIGHT GAME PODCAST

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Real, Raw ๐Ÿ€ Talk. Mike Bibby, and Coach Ty Ellis talk basketball from the inside. Two former NBA players and a coach who've lived every side of the game. Hosted by Emmy-Award winning broadcaster Kyle Draper. Today's NBA, old stories, and conversations with the people who played it. New episodes every week. Subscribe. Tap in.

  1. Oct 23

    Ben Simmons' Injury: Mike Bibby on Knowing When To Retire

    Ben Simmonsโ€™ NBA comeback has suffered another devastating setback. After tearing his Achilles just before the season, is the former All-Star facing the toughest decision of his career? On this episode of Straight Game, former NBA star Mike Bibby opens up about when he knew it was time to retire and what NBA players go through when their bodies can no longer keep up with the game. Mike Bibby, Ty Ellis and Kyle Draper also break down: Ben Simmonsโ€™ injury and what it means for his NBA future Mike Bibby on knowing when it was time to walk away from basketball The new-look Philadelphia 76ers and their potential this season Kevin Durantโ€™s heated exchange with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia NBA expansion and whether Seattle and Mexico City deserve franchises From career-changing injuries to the business of basketball, the crew brings real NBA experience to the biggest stories around the league. ๐ŸŒŸ Like & Subscribe Today! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Straight Game: ๐Ÿ“ธ [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast) ๐Ÿฆ [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod) ๐ŸŽต [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ben Simmons' Injury: Mike Bibby on Knowing When To Retire

  2. Oct 15

    Kings Legend Mike Bibby on Darius Acuff, Ben Simmons & Coaches Who Kill Careers

    Mike Bibby believes the Sacramento Kings have found their next star in Darius Acuff Jr. But is the rookie ready to take control of the franchise? On this episode of Straight Game, former NBA star Mike Bibby joins Ty Ellis and Kyle Draper to break down the biggest storylines of the NBA preseason, including Acuff's emergence in Sacramento, Ben Simmons' comeback with the Kings, and whether Steph Curry and Brandin Podziemski can lead Golden State's backcourt. The crew also discusses the Las Vegas Aces getting swept by the Golden State Valkyries, Minnesota's new-look roster featuring Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga, and why the San Antonio Spurs continue to set the standard as an NBA organization. Then the conversation goes deeper into life behind the scenes in the NBA. Who really runs an NBA franchise โ€” the superstar, head coach or general manager? Can a coach lose an entire locker room? And can the wrong system destroy a player's NBA career? Bibby and Ellis share their perspectives on the power dynamics, coaching decisions and locker-room relationships that fans rarely get to see. ๐ŸŒŸ Like & Subscribe Today! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Straight Game: ๐Ÿ“ธ [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast) ๐Ÿฆ [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod) ๐ŸŽต [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Kings Legend Mike Bibby on Darius Acuff, Ben Simmons & Coaches Who Kill Careers

  3. Oct 1

    Jamal Crawford on Building His Legendary Bag, Wemby & CP3/Westbrookโ€™s Legacy

    Jamal Crawford joins Straight Game to break down how he developed one of the deepest bags and most recognizable handles in NBA history. Jamal takes Mike Bibby and Ty Ellis inside the mentality behind his legendary crossover, how he learned to read defenders and how his creativity with the basketball became his signature. But this conversation goes far beyond the handles. Crawford gives his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers and his sleeper team for the NBA season. He also talks about Victor Wembanyama and what makes Wemby different after getting the opportunity to work with him. The crew also gets into the legacies of Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook, what Jamal learned from Mike Bibby during their time together with the Atlanta Hawks, and Crawford's transition from a 20-year NBA career into broadcasting with NBC. Jamal Crawford is a three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year and one of the most creative scorers and ball handlers the league has ever seen. ๐ŸŒŸ Like & Subscribe Today! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Straight Game: ๐Ÿ“ธ [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast) ๐Ÿฆ [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod) ๐ŸŽต [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Jamal Crawford on Building His Legendary Bag, Wemby & CP3/Westbrookโ€™s Legacy

  4. Sep 25

    NBA Season Preview: Who Has the Most to Lose?

    One NBA season can change how a player is remembered forever. Mike Bibby explains how winning a championship with the Sacramento Kings in 2002 could have changed the way people view his entire career โ€” and that sets the tone for the Straight Game 2026-27 NBA Season Preview. Who has the most to lose this season? Mike Bibby, Eddie House and Ty Ellis break down the biggest questions heading into the year: whether Philly has to win the East, how its stars will share the ball, Giannis and Miami, the defending champion Knicks, what OKC is missing, the next step for Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry and loyalty, Ja Morantโ€™s next chapter, Ben Simmons rebuilding his confidence and much more. Plus: CP3 vs. Russell Westbrook all-time, NBA expansion in Las Vegas and one question every player eventually faces โ€” would you trade a championship ring for a bigger contract? Winning changes everything.   ๐ŸŒŸ Like & Subscribe Today! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Straight Game: ๐Ÿ“ธ [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast) ๐Ÿฆ [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod) ๐ŸŽต [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    NBA Season Preview: Who Has the Most to Lose?

  5. Sep 17

    Marcus Banks Exposes The Dark Side Of The NBA

    He achieved the dream. The dream didn't work the way he thought it would. Marcus Banks reached the NBA as a first-round pick. But once he got there, he learned quickly that making the league guarantees you nothing. Banks joins Mike Bibby, Ty Ellis and Kyle Draper on Straight Game Podcast for a candid conversation about his journey from Las Vegas to the 2003 NBA Draft and the reality of building a career in professional basketball. The former Boston Celtics guard opens up about the business side of the NBA, relationships with veteran teammates, trades, contracts and the situations that changed the trajectory of his career. Banks also takes Straight Game inside his basketball journeyโ€”from struggling academically as a kid to becoming an NBA prospect, playing professionally overseas in Greece and Lebanon, and experiencing some of the wildest basketball environments of his career. Plus, Marcus joins the debate over Michael Jordan and LeBron James and explains what LeBron's longevity means to the GOAT conversation. Straight Game Podcast features unfiltered basketball conversations with the players, coaches and personalities who lived it. ๐ŸŒŸ Like & Subscribe Today! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Straight Game: ๐Ÿ“ธ [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast) ๐Ÿฆ [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod) ๐ŸŽต [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Marcus Banks Exposes The Dark Side Of The NBA

  6. Sep 10

    Milos Uzan Says Heโ€™s an NBA Player. Now He Has to Prove It

    Milos Uzan is fighting to turn his opportunity with the Boston Celtics into a permanent place in the NBA. After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, the former Houston Cougars point guard signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Boston and competed with the Celtics during NBA Summer League. Now, Uzan joins Straight Game to talk about proving he belongs at the NBA level, competing for his opportunity, running a team as a point guard and what he learned during Summer League. Uzan also takes us back to his basketball roots, his development as a player, his time at Houston and the unique connection he has with Mike Bibby after living with Mike during his senior year. #MilosUzan #BostonCeltics #NBA #Celtics #NBASummerLeague #StraightGame ๐ŸŒŸ Like & Subscribe Today! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Straight Game: ๐Ÿ“ธ [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast) ๐Ÿฆ [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod) ๐ŸŽต [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Milos Uzan Says Heโ€™s an NBA Player. Now He Has to Prove It

  7. Sep 2

    Big Baby Davis Reveals the Real Story Behind King Kilo

    Former NBA champion Glen โ€œBig Babyโ€ Davis joins Straight Game to tell the story of how he landed the role of King Kilo on Power Book IV: Force and how 50 Cent gave him an opportunity to step into acting after basketball. Big Baby also takes us inside his years with the Boston Celtics, what he learned playing alongside Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, and the experiences that shaped him during his NBA career. Plus, Davis addresses his infamous altercation with Straight Gameโ€™s own Eddie House when the two were Celtics teammates. From NBA champion to King Kilo, Big Baby Davis tells his story. ๐ŸŒŸ Like & Subscribe Today! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Straight Game: ๐Ÿ“ธ [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast) ๐Ÿฆ [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod) ๐ŸŽต [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Big Baby Davis Reveals the Real Story Behind King Kilo

  8. Aug 27

    Trevor Ariza Reveals What Made Kobe Different

    Trevor Ariza played alongside Kobe Bryant, won an NBA championship with him, and saw firsthand what separated Kobe from everyone else. In this episode, Trevor explains why Kobe Bryant is his GOAT and shares what it was really like being his teammate during the Lakersโ€™ 2009 championship run. Trevor also takes us through an 18-year NBA career that spanned three different eras of basketball. He opens up about playing alongside some of the greatest players of his generation, his years with James Harden and the Houston Rockets, how the game changed throughout his career, and the moment he knew it was time to retire. He also discusses life after basketball and his move into documentary filmmaking. From Kobe Bryant and the championship Lakers to James Harden and the evolution of the modern NBA, Trevor Ariza gives us the perspective of someone who experienced it all from inside the locker room. Subscribe for more conversations with the athletes and personalities who lived the moments we still talk about today. ๐ŸŒŸ Like & Subscribe Today! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Straight Game: ๐Ÿ“ธ [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast) ๐Ÿฆ [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod) ๐ŸŽต [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Trevor Ariza Reveals What Made Kobe Different
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Real, Raw ๐Ÿ€ Talk. Mike Bibby, and Coach Ty Ellis talk basketball from the inside. Two former NBA players and a coach who've lived every side of the game. Hosted by Emmy-Award winning broadcaster Kyle Draper. Today's NBA, old stories, and conversations with the people who played it. New episodes every week. Subscribe. Tap in.

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