KJ Live

In this exclusive episode, KJ chops it up with 2026 Lynwood High-School PG Jason Crowe Jr., arguably the nation's top freshman basketball player. Crowe Jr. talks about how his parents keep him locked in, his newfound fame, the best players he's faced so far this season, and the type of work he puts in on his game everyday. KJ finds out if Jason can beat his dad in 1 on 1, how Crowe Jr. is able to play thru contact against physically mature players, and what his short term and long term goals are, on and off the court. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, KJ chops it up with Long Beach Poly guard Jovani Ruff, ESPN's #14 ranked 2025 High-School basketball prospect in the country. Jovani opens up about his recruitment, what he looks for in a university and what he needs to work on to become a complete player. Great conversation with one of the nation's top ballers. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of KJ Live, Milwaukee Bucks fan Mike Shane says he didn't threaten Warriors forward Draymond Green or his life. #allball #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of KJ Live, King-Drew Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Lloyd Webster stops by and chops it up with KJ about growing up in South Central Los Angeles, his coaching journey that took him from East LA to the South Bay, how the legendary coach Dave Yanai  helped shape his career path, and how he overcomes the challenges of coaching high academic student-athletes at a medical magnet high-school. Coach Webster and KJ also break down how competing in the LA City Section during the 1990's helped shape and mold a generation of coaches, the infamous "Royal Rumble" with Crenshaw while he was Head Coach at Locke High-School, and why being a gym rat is the most important attribute a basketball player can possess. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, KJ chops it up with Houston Rockets color analyst Ryan Hollins about the development of the Rockets young core under Head Coach Stephen Silas and what' transpired so far this NBA season. KJ and Ryan also chop it up about Kevin Porter Jr's leadership qualities, Jalen Green's superstar potential and the evolution of KJ Martin and Alperen Sengun. Ryan gives us some insight into his mental and physical approach that allowed him to play 10 seasons in the NBA, the biggest difference in coaching on the NBA level and why culture and "knowing who you are" are the two most important factors for a successful NBA franchise. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of KJ Live, Crenshaw High-School Boys Basketball Head Coach Ed Waters stops by and chops it up about growing up in South Central LA, how he fell in love with the game, and his basketball journey. Coach Waters shares some thoughts about his time playing college basketball at Eastern Washington, trying out for the Milwaukee Bucks, and the moment he realized that coaching was his calling. KJ and Coach Waters also reminisce about winning championships together at Crenshaw High-School, what he learned coaching with the legendary Coach Willie West and how the basketball culture in Los Angeles has evolved over time. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of KJ Live, longtime college basketball assistant and current Centennial High School (Arizona) Head Coach David Grace joins the show. Coach Grace and KJ chop it up about his upbringing in Maryland, how sports helped shape his path, and what led him to the coaching profession. Coach Grace also discusses his time in the United States Air Force, working with Barack Obama’s brother-in-law at Oregon State, and an amazing story about how he got hired at UCLA. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, KJ had a chance to speak with 4-star University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Basketball commit Dennis Evans about his college decision, what he needs to improve upon and his mindset headed into his senior season at Hillcrest High-School in the Inland Empire. #allball #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode KJ speaks to Boise State University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Roberto Bergersen about his basketball journey, the genesis of contemporary hoop culture in Tacoma/Seattle area of the state Washington, and competing against each other in high-school, college and professional ranks. Roberto talked to KJ about his passion for the game, how he got into coaching on the college level, and relived some special memories from a special era of college basketball. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Champion and All The Smoke Podcast Co-Host Matt Barnes is in the building and chops it up with KJ about the Lakers early season woes, Celtics drama, and whether he thinks today’s league is soft. KJ and Matt also do a deep dive into how Matt balances parenting and coaching his twin boys, and how he carved his niche in the sports media space. #allball #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.