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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This episode of the Out The Mud Podcast features Rudy Gay opening up about his NBA journey, his time with the Memphis Grizzlies, and reflecting on his career regrets—including the strong belief that Memphis should have won an NBA championship during his tenure there. Rudy dives into stories from his playing days, the camaraderie within Memphis, and pivotal moments in his career, sharing honest insights into how close he and his teammates got to achieving a ring and what he wishes he’d done differently. The episode gives fans an authentic look into the mindset and emotions of a player who helped shape Grizzlies history, bringing forth the highs and lows, humor, and personal lessons learned throughout his path in the league

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