All The Smoke

Keyshawn Johnson Didn't Want LeBron on the Lakers... And Admits Why

All The Smoke

Show Notes

Keyshawn Johnson joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on ALL THE SMOKE for an unfiltered conversation about his years at ESPN and FS1, LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia, and the some of the biggest headlines around the NFL.

The guys debate the Lakers’ supporting cast around Luka Dončic, whether Shohei Ohtani is the face of Los Angeles sports, and what the Dodgers need to win another championship. Plus, Keyshawn breaks down the Rams’ Super Bowl potential, explains why he wanted Miami to draft Justin Herbert, and puts pressure on Lincoln Riley to deliver at USC.

Along the way: Playboy Mansion memories, a heated Luke Walton debate, Key's take on fake NFL player Daejon Love that got the whole room ROLLIN'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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