Craig Hodges EXPOSES the NBA: ‘Of Course It’s Rigged’ + The REAL MJ Locker Room Pecking Order

ESPN could NEVER air this uncut.3-time NBA 3-Point Champ Craig Hodges pulls up to Elevated Game and turns a “basketball interview” into a full-on masterclass + conspiracy breakdown. He talks hand-checking, 30-day training camps, why today’s game is basically a 3-point workout, and why the “plumbers” talk is disrespectful.Then it gets spicy: Hodges goes straight to the “hot seat” — Is the game rigged? Gambling lines on the screen, performance enhancers, the bubble, media narratives… he connects dots like a detective with a shooting sleeve.And yes he tells a CRAZY story about checking MJ in the locker room and explains who really kept the Bulls “in order” behind the scenes.Craig reflects on his NBA journey and what it meant to play alongside legends while understanding his role within the system.Shares the defining moment when he decided to challenge injustice publicly — knowing it could cost him his career.Breaks down how athletes are often celebrated for performance but punished for independent thought.Explains why he believes the league’s response to activism is rooted in economics, control, and power — not basketball.Talks about being blackballed from the NBA and how silence from peers revealed uncomfortable truths.Discusses faith, discipline, and why spiritual grounding was essential during isolation and loss of opportunity.Challenges the idea of “making it” — asking what success really means if you abandon your values.Offers insight on today’s athlete activists and why each generation must decide what risks they’re willing to take.Speaks on ownership, wealth circulation, and the importance of building independent systems.Encourages listeners to study history, ask questions, and stop outsourcing their thinking.Leaves a powerful message on legacy — reminding people that how you live matters more than how long you’re celebrated.Connect with Craig Hodges:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealcraighodges/Connect with G Wayne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_w_gwayneYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatedgamepodcastExecutive Produced by Harold Lefty Williams, Alex Parker, Kori Davis, and Eugene Parker Connect with G Wayne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_w_gwayneYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatedgamepodcast Executive Produced by Harold Lefty Williams, Alex Parker, Kori Davis, and Eugene Parker Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.