Craig Hodges: From Michael Jordans Teammate to Kicked Out of the NBA, 2x Champion Speaks out

All The Smoke

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Basketball, Society & Culture, Sports

4.8 • 7.4K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 136 minutes

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Delve into the untold story of Craig Hodges, the Chicago Bulls sharpshooter who went from winning championships alongside Michael Jordan to being ostracized from the NBA following his political activism. In this powerful interview, Hodges discusses his Chicago upbringing, coaching Kobe Bryant, and the fateful White House visit where his letter to President Bush altered his career trajectory.

Discover how this 3-point contest legend sacrificed his NBA future to stand up for his beliefs, while gaining fascinating insights about Jordan, Pippen, and his experiences in a league that ultimately turned its back on him.

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