Bones Hyland On Playing for the Clippers, His Time With the Nuggets, and Finding Purpose In Tragedy

In this episode Bones Hyland shares what he is learning playing underneath four future hall-of-famers in the Los Angeles Clippers organization and his time with the Denver Nuggets. But more importantly, he shares his testimony and how surviving a tragic house fire accident has shaped his purpose and his calling.
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[@Dr.Megladon]

I want MPJ to get Jokic on his first podcast.

[@DavidCubie1]

this is the one podcast Joker would ever do

[@zoopi451]

I haven't seen Jokic do any podcast at all

[@Dr.Megladon]

@zoopi451 Exactly, MPJ would get Jokic to do his first one.

[@mikivatrogasac4671]

​@@zoopi451did a new year podcast in Serbian language for Arena Sport TV, there are subtitles i think, scyou can go watch it. I hope they will make one this year too.

[@markushakala2113]

Jokic did a a podcast type interview in Serbian with the KZbin channel Arena Sport Tv. There is a version of it with English subtitles.

[@lovebertierose]

It is good to see your friendship still runs deep. Your podcast is a safe zone and your guests feel comfortable to talk to you with no judgement. Love Curious Mike episodes, keep them coming.

[@CuriousMike]

Thank you!

[@nellustylejeb7210]

​@@CuriousMike Hey u love cock i know it!

[@KarenASabillon]

Bones has such a child-like spirit and contagious joy! This is my favorite podcast so far! Keep shining for Jesus Bones!

[@tomcordova1727]

Bones is a talented hooper. Keep the faith young man. Learn from the hall of fame players. The baton will be passed to you soon. Love from Denver fans.

[@Joe-dw1jn]

Bones is a good kid. He comes from street ball and his timing in Denver didn't work out bc we were a Championship team that required defense and sacrifice and it just wasn't something that worked out for a young Bones (cost him a ring). But he is good kid and a fun hooper to watch. It sounds like he is now accepting the process more and growing in LA. Hopefully he can grow in the team ball aspect bc his 1 on 1 game and personality is so fun and infectious. Rooting for him. Much love from Denver.

[@eazymoneysnipe]

Couldn’t have put that better 🙏🏽

[@oldmansportsog2514]

He could have been great here but he walked out on the team when Malone was sick. If Malone wasn’t sick bones never walks off and he still on team. He was real immature and one moment cost him here

[@Cyantist13]

@@oldmansportsog2514 He was traded?

[@ctk1604]

Can’t be the only one that wanted bones to give his thoughts watching the nuggets throughout the playoffs on their way to the chip. Good podcast regardless.

[@42ultra]

I'll never forget in the preseason when Bones got hurt and it Jokic, Pwat, and Jamal were the ones helping him up.

[@skwhite1695]

Still love Bones, hope he gets a shot at some minutes soon

[@libalah]

Been watching every single episode and liking it really trying to get it more viewers! Love curious mike

[@CuriousMike]

Appreciate you!!

[@RJ-im1hn]

Hey Bones, I still love you bro! I saw that when you left Denver all the haters online but I remember when you used to take your new dog Tresie to the dog park when you lost your other one. The fans appreciate you, don’t sweat the negativity online. Some people just see good and bad and can’t wrap their minds around that you weren’t happy. Ultimately, your happiness matters most brother. From this Nugget fan, best of luck in life!

[@davide4725]

Thanks for this Mike! Denver fans hadn't really heard this side of Bones, to a lot of us he seemed like a diva. It's good to see there's no ill will, I wish the best for Bones!

[@cartiercaper6629]

Mpj a real life soldier. Was he raised in a basketball household yes but alot of us were. Mans keeps pushing

[@sydoesgames]

love this man bones energy i literally watch any pod he does

[@heathergasol569]

Thank you Michael for doing this podcast. This is so inspirational!!! Your story is inspiring! Your love for Jesus Christ our Savior is so special. It’s so nice to hear you talk about him. This podcast today with Bones Hyland was extra special. He is such a nice, God-fearing young man who has been through so much tragedy & adversity….thank the Good Lord he made it. He has such an uplifting, beautiful personality. God Bless you both!!! Merry Christmas.🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@DuragSheed]

Bones story gets me because I lost my grandfather to a house fire back in 2013. It’s hard to imagine anyone’s thoughts while something like that is happening. Bless him 🤞🏼

[@DD-sr9xm]

Love Bones but it is ironic that he left Denver over limited playing time, to go to LAC? And he gets bumped down by Harden? Now he is “waiting for my time patiently”? If he had accepted his situation in Denver last year, he would 1) have a ring and 2) be back-up PG and doing what Reggie is now.

[@lebonbon21]

you don’t even know the reason why he left denver, he never said it was over minutes. not everyone can just decide to leave the team they play for. at the end of the day the nba is a business and teams need to make trades that better their organization. bones is a great player but ultimately he wasn’t the best fit for denver. a lot of the time these role players are traded not bc they want to but bc that’s how the business works. this has nothing to do with him “being patient”. also he became a clipper before harden even joined so how was he supposed to know he was gonna be “bumped down”?

[@BrizzleHizzle]

Wish he was still in Denver fr. I went through the same thing he did and lost everything. It’s inspiring to see him stay true to himself with a smile on his face

[@effingtheineffable6827]

It's a bit unfair to say fans just turned on Bones. Opinions change as knowledge increases. I liked his potential a lot, until it became apparent that team success didn't matter to him. He is about him. He showed signs of believing that he was too great to improve and that coaches were too far beneath him to have anything to teach him. MPJ is the opposite. MPJ has down times, but fans know he will reinvent, grow and always seek out ways to help the team. Bones' attitude was that just being Bones on the court was enough and that he wasn't going to hear anything from anyone.

[@effingtheineffable6827]

Not judging him and his right to be that way. I just don't want that on my favorite team. It's a team sport and I prefer to see them work together, not for themselves as individuals. I can watch Professor, etc for that. I watch a team for different reasons.

[@jesstiss222]

Very well said and totally agree. At the same time, if Bones had a growth and change in that mentality and wanted to be a part of the Nuggets synergistic, collective ethos, I would love to see him come back.💛

[@effingtheineffable6827]

@@jesstiss222to me, the mindset is "whatever it takes to help my team win." Even a mindset of personal growth is still selfish. What made Jordan great was helping his team beat everyone all the time. It wasn't his jumper or individual anything. It was that nobody was going to beat him. He was totally focused on his team winning and nothing else mattered. MPJ has a bit of that...all these Nuggets do. That's why Bones doesn't fit. He's a performer, not a team player.

[@effingtheineffable6827]

@@jesstiss222I would love to see Bones become the next Rocky. Haha. He would be a great fit as a mascot.

[@travisnoffsinger4507]

From what it seemed to me is that Bones thought he was better and deserved more time instead of Jamal Murray.

[@davidromero2525]

Best and most underrated podcast out right now 💯

[@joezim4254]

Man ngl this was bittersweet to listen to. Wish it had worked out in Denver. Bones was so much fun to root for.

[@derek8315]

Good episode Mike. Certainly don't speak for everyone but I think the forcing a trade during your rookie season, "this is how they treat you when they love you" video, and the family beef with Jamal left us with a sour taste. We supported him a lot and was so quick to abandon ship and act like Denver never supported him. Obviously theres probably a lot to the story that we don't know, but Bones only seemed to make headlines for the wrong reasons in the Nuggets fan eyes. Little ironic that if he would have had a little bit of patience he'd be getting way more minutes this year in Denver than he's getting in LA and have a ring.

[@rww7224]

MPJ, been hooked on your show, super cool to watch, excellent guests, and you seem like a natural interviewer. NBA analyst after retirement?! Denver 4 life! Go Nuggets! Congrats on your championship man! Robb

[@Nahaintnoway]

Always gonna have love for Bones. Did so many great things for the nuggets his rookie year with Jamal and MPJ out.

[@ColoradoMike81]

NGL. Miss this guy on the Nuggz! Great content Mike. Keep it up!

[@mousemansportcards]

This is the most cool unexpected video I came across on KZbin! Awe! All love to both of you guys, Bones will learn from all and get his chance!

[@antoniouskelly5065]

One of my favorite nuggets players

[@joshbrewer7750]

Clippers*

[@Lowlevelowl23]

As a Nuggets fan, I miss Bones. I hope he does big things in his career! 🫶🏻

[@lappin6482]

What a great kid, wishing him a long career in the nba 👏👏👏

[@mikevdh1985]

It's all good Mike! Denver (and Colorado Springs) loves you. This podcast is helping your mind on and off the court - we see it! Your consistency is getting smoother and smoother. Love the defense! Thank you for helping the fans get to know the men!

[@HadassaMiguel]

Love this podcast, What a great testimony🙌GOD is good.from 🇵🇭 Philippines

[@iNuggs]

Bones is a good dude and a great entertainer, he has all the right to not want to change his ways on the court and nor should he. But this interview also proves why he was never going to work in Denver. He never bought in to the system and the culture. We needed a steady backup point, not someone who throws flashy passes and shoots fadeaway 3s to get the crowd into things. I’ll always appreciate what he did for the team but a change of scenery was great for both parties. I wish the clips would give him more minutes.

[@denvercity9105]

Denver PROUD OF YOU MIKE ! KEEP SHINING LIKE THE BRIGHT STAR YOU ARE! Bones God has a plan for you keep faith Denver appreciate your time with us let haters hate!

[@OnTOPtheROOF]

Bones could still end up back here. He just gotta accept his role. Reggie also killin. We are missing a speed attack PG off the bench.

[@Doppekidd88]

Mike a real one for this pod!💯

[@333_louie9]

God is so good bruh Life can a movie sometimes🙏Great podcast MP!

[@MejoradoJose]

Let’s go Mike! Definitely enjoying your content! 💯

[@iveneverseensuchbehaviorin5367]

Hey MPJ thanks for all the hustle on the court!

[@4evertmp]

MPJ your podcast is simply goated and bones was a great guest, thank you.

[@JerryCurlJoe]

Shut up and dribble 🥷 is crazy 😭😭. As always insightful, inspiring, and well intentioned podcast Mike. Thank you for being you bro. Shoutout Bones as well

[@jandrashriker5861]

I kinda like that these discussions are 30 mins. I really like the fact that you respect our time

[@brandonnemr8379]

Wish we still could’ve seen it through with Bones in Denver still. Looking forward to the next episode Mike! Keep it up!

[@stakknation123]

Bones just had that swag man. He could be a rotational player for the Nuggets by now. Hate how it ended

[@TheTransfiguredLife]

MPJ you're one of my favorite players! Would love to interview you about your Christian faith and hoops!! ☦️🏀🔥🔥

[@bigsmudger9552]

Great content Mike. Bones is one of the good guys. Respect from England.

[@krusherk1116]

Mpj you are such an inspiration on me and my family and it is cool that you are still with bones.

[@Joemama72096]

Im a denver fan and always loved bones. So fun to watch. Hope he finds a spot cause hes got tons of talent

[@dribble-drivethruhyperspac3755]

Love this podcast. Great job sir

[@CuriousMike]

Much appreciated!

[@1kmadec]

BONES AND MPJ TWO GOATS! GOD BLESS!! POWERFULL TESTIMONY

[@Luhleksflow]

Big bones supporter, im subscribed now!!🤘🏾

[@JaredRendon-cc6xt]

This is why you’ll always be my fav player Mike so inspirational and 6’10 w a ratchet

[@codysooill]

This feature was fireeee! Good shit mike. Go nuggets!!!

[@nigelpop]

Hey Mike, just found your channel and I love it my guy! Nice to see things from the player's perspective's it gives a much better understanding of you guys! Go Nuggets!

[@Edannnnnnn]

love watching the curious mike podcast! can't wait for the next one

[@gracesoto3384]

Great content!!

[@23jrza]

YEAH MIKE!! keep killing it with this pod bro

[@bhetsyemiokbun2829]

Very blessed story

[@sandratrujillo362]

Great job, love it. God bless you both!

[@jaden338]

Nice Podcast, keep it up

[@vmapodcastshow]

Great episode 🔥🔥🔥 Very inspirational for our podcast !

[@heneverreturnasahorse9773]

May the Peace of Christ always be with you, both.

[@KSteeleify]

I want to be Bones when I grow up. Impeccable energy ❤

[@jesstiss222]

Awww!!! I’m so happy to see this! Big love to you both! 🫶🏾⚒️🏀

[@guygeorge9722]

Bones we need you in minnesota

[@SuperNova23333]

Keep up the good work!

[@christianbarbour2808]

I pray for your journey @curiousMike. I believe you’re around the right group of guys and would imagine a group of friends that isn’t found often, go nuggets. I am thankful to be a fan and love getting competitive for the team too congrats on the championship!

[@richardstockman7482]

As a fan, I always loved Bones and still do.

[@billjiver7821]

Amazing stories

[@jamalcrays2871]

love this ! God bless you both

[@briannasanchez8254]

Great episode today. I think it was irritating to see Bones go from a fan fav to such disrespect...but for what? Wish the best for everyone and keep it movin!

[@lexieray619]

AMENN! Jesus will never leave or forsake you. He will always have a better plan for you then you could even imagine 🙏🏼🥰

[@srdan305]

Bones Fax Hyland. Hope his head allows him to be a star.

[@XNSRXX]

Need more of these podcasts mpj🔥🔥🔥

[@VANJAS2]

I like this pod cast ;) this episode sounds and looks so great. I really want to see more😫

[@redsunlebeau7587]

Bones da nuggz should have never traded you ..MPJ u a tru shooter love ya game bruh😊 let's run it back Boi 💯 💪.. u da 1 ..real talk

[@RomnysGonzalez]

Wish he never left denver man. He would be out here taking and being what Reggie is for us now playing starter minutes with Jamal injuries and rest. Playing massive minutes with PWatson,Braun,DJ and the others. Sad it ended like that

[@jesstiss222]

If he could buy in, I think a lot of us would love a reunion with Bones fasho

[@snoooozer]

All the sane normal Nuggets fans definitely still have love for you. MILE HIGH CITY BABYYYY

[@MGF4Ldee74]

Thank God he feels that way cuz bones a bad dude 🔥 #ClipsNation

[@pjbLIVE]

Yo shot out at 15:26 🙏 Respect!

[@everytomday]

I liked seeing him come up in Denver, not gonna lie i was a little salty the way Bones left,. Still hope the best for him!

[@CHASINGCARDBOARD]

Amazing content Mike. Keep it up!

[@scoopmoore6384]

This was a really dope episode

[@CuriousMike]

Appreciate you!

[@Jsch23]

didnt this dude try to force a trade in his second year when he'd basically only proven he's a microwave scorer and a beyond terrible defender? it isnt always politics bro, sometimes coaches know you have a weakness that will get you played off the floor especially in the playoffs, thats why he's not getting minutes on the clippers either, if he wouldve just chilled out and been patient he'd have a ring and would be getting more minutes on the nuggets right now. hes a likeable dude but sometimes you gotta take accountability for your actions instead of blaming the fans and media narratives. idk if this is or isnt true but didnt he leave the nuggets bench in the middle of a game? honestly cant help but root for him either way though.

[@devthedude1365]

2 real ones!!!!

[@brandy-crystal713]

40 minutes seems too long. But I enjoyed every minute of it💖

[@CuriousMike]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@oldmansportsog2514]

Gotta get Jamal on a Pod

[@Flaxum]

Hey MPJ, Pls get Booker on here, he never does interviews like this be the first!

[@tcgtonysamazingpulls]

Awesome bro, best podcast out here no kizzie

[@BoxesInTheBasement]

GREAT CONTENT!!! 👏🏽 Bones is special. 💫

[@user-ei5ql4pc5s]

I love bones on and off the court its good to hear from him and how hes feeling after the harden trade im sure hes gaining a lot just from being around those guys even though hes not really playing. And he's gonna have his time for sure

[@1StreetballCulture]

Bizzyyyyyy! 302 Legend

[@1Famotto]

Bones real as Dey get 💯

[@strale016]

Get Jokic on the show!!! I can tell you few words in Serbian what to tell him, and he will not decline😁

[@ss-bj6yu]

Great content, MPJ.

[@mclaren102030]

All this stuff about being patient and waiting his turn, wish bones would of had some of this thoughts last year. Things probably would’ve been different. But who knows if nuggets win with him on the team so 🤷🏽‍♂️ worked out

[@keigangaddy2301]

By far one of the realest pods💯 a blessing fr

[@BonesGotBizzy]

It’s crazy to think both of y’all really should have been drafted by the Clippers.

[@reggierobbie6055]

I love Bones. He has to be fluid to provide what the team needs from him to stick. I want to see him with 10+ yrs in this league

[@BonesGotBizzy]

You’ll definitely see it🤞

[@cazu2479]

Jamal is next I’m calling it

[@Manuel-vz3cu]

He won't say it but the trade was a disaster, he moved from being second to Jamal Muarry which was fair to being a third option in a clippers team that will never will a championship.

[@Manuel-vz3cu]

And to make it worse he lost out on the chance to win a ring in Denver in a championship win he could have participated in achieving.

[@raphaelwong3429]

Respect for putting Bones on!!!