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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.
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  • #74
    November 5 · 47 min

    Mike Bibby Reveals The Problem With Giannis on the Miami Heat

    Mike Bibby sounds the alarm on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat as the superstar pairing with Bam Adebayo struggles to find chemistry out of the gate. Bibby breaks down why Giannis' ball-dominant style is clashing with Heat culture, whether Giannis can adapt to taking a back seat, and the exact floor general Miami must acquire to make this experiment work. The Miami Heat made the blockbuster move to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, but through the opening weeks, the offense looks disjointed.

  • #73
    October 23 · 52 min

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

    Ben Simmons’ 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 Simmons’ injury and what it means for his NBA future

  • #72
    October 15 · 45 min

    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

  • #71
    October 1 · 53 min

    Jamal Crawford on Building His Legendary Bag, Wemby & CP3/Westbrook’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

  • #70
    September 25 · 1 hr 5 min

    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 — 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, t

  • #69
    September 17 · 52 min

    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 si

  • #68
    September 10 · 9 min

    Milos Uzan Says He’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

  • #67
    September 2 · 17 min

    Big Baby Davis Reveals the Real Story Behind King Kilo

    Former NBA champion Glen “Big Baby” 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 Game’s own Eddie

  • #66
    August 27 · 22 min

    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 Lakers’ 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 H

  • #65
    August 19 · 41 min

    What Brendan Haywood Learned From Playing With Michael Jordan

    What was it really like playing with Michael Jordan? NBA champion Brendan Haywood joins Mike Bibby and Kyle Draper for a hilarious, unfiltered conversation about playing alongside Michael Jordan with the Washington Wizards, his years at North Carolina, getting drafted into the NBA and the personalities he encountered during his career. Haywood breaks down just how demanding MJ was as a teammate, shares stories from his time with the Wizards, talks about competing against some of the greatest c

  • #64
    August 13 · 32 min

    Metta World Peace

    Metta World Peace — formerly known as Ron Artest — joins Straight Game for an in-depth conversation about his life and one of the most memorable careers in NBA history. Metta sits down with his former Sacramento Kings teammate Mike Bibby and talks about their time playing together in Sacramento, the aftermath of the Malice at the Palace and how he rebuilt his career when it appeared everything he had worked for was falling apart. He also takes us inside his years with the Los Angeles Lakers, s

  • #63
    August 3 · 1 hr 11 min

    Chelsea Gray On Becoming The "Point Gawd"

    Chelsea Gray joins the Straight Game Podcast for one of her most candid interviews yet. Known around the basketball world as the "Point Gawd," Chelsea Gray shares her incredible journey from growing up in the Bay Area to becoming one of the greatest point guards in WNBA history. Chelsea opens up about: 🏆 Winning WNBA championships 🏀 How she earned the nickname "Point Gawd" 💯 Why winning is the ultimate response to critics 👀 Dealing with hate, doubt and social media trolls 🔥 The mentality

  • #59
    May 21 · 39 min

    Playoff Pressure Cooker

    LeBron vs Jordan—who is the real GOAT? In this video, NBA veterans debate the greatest of all time, Victor Wembanyama's dominance, and break down their conference finals predictions.

  • #58
    May 13 · 42 min

    Draft Lottery

    Is Kevin Durant’s legacy at risk over burner accounts? We also dive into the 76ers' struggle with Joel Embiid and the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery results. In this action-packed episode of the Straight Game Podcast, the crew gets real about the latest NBA drama. We tackle the big question: Does Kevin Durant’s legacy take a hit after reports of multiple burner accounts and locker room tension? Eddie House and Mike Bibby share their experiences on how veteran leadership handles these "out-of-pocket" sit

  • #57
    May 9 · 51 min

    Playoff Smoke

    Experience an incredible conversation filled with deep personal reflections and behind-the-scenes stories that have never been shared before until today's special sit-down with our guest.

  • #56
    April 30 · 1 hr 13 min

    Playoffs & NBA Draft

    NBA legend Mike Bibby and the crew discuss how NIL money is changing basketball, the rise of the WNBA, and the truth behind the Kings' departure.

  • #55
    March 25 · 1 hr 23 min

    Kyle Draper

    Kings announcer Kyle Draper opens up about dealing with the media, wild fan encounters, and a surprising moment with Kevin Garnett that crossed the line when he worked for the Boston Celtics. Real stories you haven’t heard before.

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