Roots and Resilience: Basketball's Impact in Africa

On the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE, former 2-time NBA All-Star and 2014 Defensive Player of the Year, Joakim Noah, sits down with Matt for an honest conversation. Noah remembers the legacy of a man who was larger than life, Dikembe Mutombo, and explains what he meant to African basketball. Plus, he reacts to his former teammate Derrick Rose officially retiring and looks back on Rose's one-of-a-kind career.

Also, he shares the story of when he hooped with President Obama, discusses the growth of basketball in Africa, and responds to Gilbert Arenas' joke. Noah speaks on what it was like playing for Thibs, his time with the Knicks, and the current state of the team after two monster off-season trades. Additionally, he recounts his battles vs. LeBron, winning two national titles at Florida, and much more!

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