EPISODE · Jun 13, 2025 · 42 MIN
TMF Classic | Matt Barnes' Life-Changing Call from Kobe Bryant
from Travis Makes Friends · host Travis Chappell
One conversation could change the whole trajectory of your life. That was certainly the story for former NBA player Matt Barnes. Matt was in the NBA for 14 seasons, drafted in 2002, and won an NBA Championship in 2017. Growing up, facing hardships and racial prejudice was a big part of Matt’s life. Having an affinity for sports, he worked hard, trained up, and became the man he is today. He inspires many not only through his athletic career but also through his podcast, All the Smoke, and his work with his non-profit, Athletes vs. Cancer, where he partners with other athletes and celebrities to promote early detection and other preventive measures. Dive right into this special episode of Travis Makes Friends and learn more about this former Los Angeles Lakers player's life-changing call from Kobe.
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One conversation could change the whole trajectory of your life. That was certainly the story for former NBA player Matt Barnes. Matt was in the NBA for 14 seasons, drafted in 2002, and won an NBA Championship in 2017. Growing up, facing hardships and racial prejudice was a big part of Matt’s life. Having an affinity for sports, he worked hard, trained up, and became the man he is today. He inspires many not only through his athletic career but also through his podcast, All the Smoke, and his work with his non-profit, Athletes vs. Cancer, where he partners with other athletes and celebrities to promote early detection and other preventive measures. Dive right into this special episode of Travis Makes Friends and learn more about this former Los Angeles Lakers player's life-changing call from Kobe.
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TMF Classic | Matt Barnes' Life-Changing Call from Kobe Bryant
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