Out the Mud

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 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 da...

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 pe...

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 basket...

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 E...

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 h...