20 NBA Finals Moments That Define Wanting 'ALL THE SMOKE'

All The Smoke

The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Basketball, Society & Culture, Sports

4.8 • 7.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2025

⏱️ 115 minutes

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Summary

The NBA Finals bring out legends, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments, and this All The Smoke compilation has it all. From Magic Johnson’s rookie MVP run to Kyrie Irving’s clutch three and Kevin Durant’s 2019 injury, the biggest names in basketball relive the Finals moments that defined their careers.

Hear stories from Shaq, Dirk, KG, Draymond, JR Smith, and more as they break down the glory and pain of chasing a ring. If you love basketball history, this episode is built for you.

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0:00.0	This is an IHeart podcast.
0:04.3	This episode is presented to you by Draft Kings.
0:07.1	The crown is yours.
0:09.5	Talk to us about that journey.
0:11.3	I remember to this day, I was like, we're not going to lose to them.
0:14.4	We're not going to lose game five on our home court.
0:19.3	Ladies and gentlemen, if you don't think you're going to win, it's over.
0:22.1	So when I played to get him in the game, I knew everything he was going to do.
0:25.2	Like, I swear to God, Stack, every, every move, every counter.
0:33.5	I know this shit that just happened.
0:35.5	I know this shit that just happened.
0:39.3	Not in the finals. Not in the planet.
0:42.3	I can't live with myself if he beats me on the highest stage.
0:46.3	Like, bro, y'all dudes have to have my back.
0:52.3	Let's welcome to the show, Magic Johnson.
0:56.4	Your rookie year, go to the finals versus Dr. Jay.
1:00.8	You're able to beat them.
1:02.1	Finals, MVP is a rookie.
1:04.0	But before we get to the finals...
1:05.1	At center.
1:06.8	Before we get to that final experience, Dr. Jay is someone you looked up to.
1:10.8	I heard in college he kind of rolled out the red carpet to you.
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