Bonzi Wells | Ep 155 | ALL THE SMOKE Full Episode | SHOWTIME Basketball

Another can't miss ATS episode is here. The guys sit down with 12-year NBA vet Bonzi Wells to talk about his NBA career, including his 6-year run with the Portland Trail Blazers. Plus, he discusses his coaching career and opens up about suffering a heart attack in 2017.
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:50) - Coaching at an HBCU, Creating the NBA x HBCU Combine
(00:07:02) - Upbringing in Muncie, Indiana, Scoring 2,500 points at Ball State University
(00:12:20) - 1998 NBA Draft
(00:19:05) - Relationship with Rasheed Wallace, First Impression of the Blazers
(00:20:15) - 2000 Playoffs Blazers vs Lakers, Battling Young Kobe
(00:24:20) - JailBlazers Label
(00:27:55) - Stops with Grizzlies, Rockets, Kings, Hornets, Why Hubie Brown was his favorite coach
(00:32:15) - Bonzi opens up about suffering a heart attack in 2017
(00:38:00) - How the Iverson Documentary changed his life
(00:43:35) - Quick Hitters
(00:49:22) - End
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(00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:50) - Coaching at an HBCU, Creating the NBA x HBCU Combine (00:07:02) - Upbringing in Muncie, Indiana, Scoring 2,500 points at Ball State University (00:12:20) - 1998 NBA Draft (00:19:05) - Relationship with Rasheed Wallace, First Impression of the Blazers (00:20:15) - 2000 Playoffs Blazers vs Lakers, Battling Young Kobe (00:24:20) - JailBlazers Label (00:27:55) - Stops with Grizzlies, Rockets, Kings, Hornets, Why Hubie Brown was his favorite coach (00:32:15) - Bonzi opens up about suffering a heart attack in 2017 (00:38:00) - How the Iverson Documentary changed his life (00:43:35) - Quick Hitters (00:49:22) - End

[@syedhassan2577]

Grown Man Tears..gives you real prespective of life and what it really means....Respect to Bonzi and glad he doing good

[@13randonr.93]

This was long overdue!! Loved Bonzi back in the day. Gave folks the business with him on the old 2K joints

[@chriskeepit100]

Especially 2k2 playing w portland.hit R2 for the lob soon as you pass half court lol

[@13randonr.93]

@@chriskeepit100 yessir! bro Bonzi, Sheed and Damon and I’ll give folks problems 🤣

[@diegotheyorkie1420]

2K on Dreamcast 😂 with that meth and red beat 😂😂

[@13randonr.93]

@@diegotheyorkie1420 had to be on the Dreamcast! 🤣🤣

[@diegotheyorkie1420]

@@13randonr.93 spin move all day 😂

[@YaboiPerky]

This episode won’t be as popular as other, but this is easily a top 5 episode. Got so much more respect for Bonzi as a player and as a person.

[@datguybrandon9683]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@devinbell1572]

Damn this episode hit me different. My mother passed away from a heart attack in 2002 and that pain never goes away. Prayers up to bonzi and shoutout to Matt and stak for being real friends 💯

[@lboogie1831]

Always rocked with Bonzi but damn this made me appreciate him even more. All the blessings his way!!

[@anitriakimmons9673]

This episode had me in tears Bonzi has a testimony!! God bless

[@colej6108]

Bro I fr teared up💯

[@Cyclonefn3]

Man that was emotional. Glad you’re ok Bonzi

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

I'm glad he is still here.

[@troypat9]

Love the vulnerability on this episode. Bonz really showed to the viewers and made us realize that man, y’all have one life and it is so precious. In the blink of an eye it can all be taken away.

[@bansheeofinisheerin]

Pause

[@Fuccoffbud]

@@bansheeofinisheerin time to grow up

[@bansheeofinisheerin]

@@Fuccoffbud “grow”?…”up”?? Double pause

[@itsAYETEETV]

Man this one hit. I had a heart attack. It changes you forever. Thank you for sharing B Wells 💯

[@o_daman7724]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Macgargan24]

Jack said he modeled his game after Bimbo Coles 😂😂😂

[@charlesturner5139]

"I'm Not Afraid To Tell My Guys I Love Them" 😢💪🏿 That Was Thee Statement of The Interview... These Real Life Situations will Put Life Into Perspective. I most definitely appreciate Life More and More each day. That Portland Team was crazy and Bonzi Wells was one of the Best Blazers ever

[@DocHolliday-hz6iy]

Bonzi a real one man I wasn’t ready for that. He didn’t give one canned cookie cutter answer. I loved the interview. If nothing else, because this was the only place Bonzi would have been that raw and open.

[@chantas83]

Tht Memphis squad in the early 2000s is one of the most Underrated teams of all time. Two deep at every position, shooting, post up, defense, and my dog Hubie Brown

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

They were a fun team to watch.

[@isharee3039]

I used to love seeing Memphis and San Antonio go at it in the playoffs. Great basketball.

[@saeedhunter398]

33:00 salute 🫡 I’m crying with y’all too!!!!! Crazy to think a podcast like this can bring great energy and stay consistent to real recognize real !!! This is how our communities and brothers and sisters need to come together -siblings of all color!!!! Peace & Blessings to all

[@vanlifedad9963]

This is maybe my favorite all the smoke yet. White Chocolate on the podcast please track that man down

[@ronaldmccain1181]

This is why the player's media is important for fans and upcoming ballers. Former players would have to pass away to receive any recognition. I'm glad platforms are growing for players are rising and everyone can get their truth out and not worry about it heavily edited or their words controlled.

[@ChuckaVsTheWorld]

I literally died at the Hubie Brown calling em "coke & freebase guys" That shit was hilarious

[@_saucegod]

Great interview like always fellas. We appreciate you Bonzi, for being able to share such a tough time in your life with us. A lot of us will be able to learn and take something away from your story.

[@cphillps1749]

Dope dope dope….. Kobe said Bonzi Wells and Kevin Durant were the 2 hardest players to guard during his entire career That’s respect ….

[@christopherwalker7313]

No disrespect to Bonzi, but Kobe NEVER said that! 😂 What kobe said was that Bonzi was a monster to deal with as far as his post game when they met up during the Western Conference finals and that Portland as a team overall was just a tough matchup. Bonzi is not even in his top 10 lineup as toughest players, probably not even 20. His top 6 toughest players were A.I, Carmelo, Arenas, Durant, Marbury, and T-Mac. With T-Mac being the #1 toughest. Bonzi only averaged 12 points at most against Kobe and the Lakers.

[@cphillps1749]

@@christopherwalker7313 You won’t find a bigger Kobe fan than me and their are clips where Kobe is saying Bonzi and Durant were the two offensive players he could never figure out

[@christopherwalker7313]

@@cphillps1749 bro I know tons of Kobe fans and they will disagree with you. I can post a link now showing, straight out the horses mouth, kobe himself, stating this. Bonzi wasn't a top toughest player to kobe. Yes, kobe said bonzi was tough in the post and it helped his post game defense, but NEVER as far as overall tough to guard in general, NO. You should know better than that being a fan of his. Lol. Kobe said himself, he go by eras. He took the toughest players in each era and bonzi wasn't one of them. However Durant was.

[@deykno87]

All I think about with him is the ghostface bar "I keep the heat blazing like I'm bonzi wells" 🔥

[@charlesturner5139]

Maaaannnnn Thank You Because I Promise I was Tryna Think Of The Rapper Who Put Him In A Verse 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@darkcocoakiss]

Look, I say all the time, 98 through 2015 is a golden era from Basketball in my opinion! Bonzi in Portland was 🔥! Salute the team!

[@jbissainthe]

Golden era? Now way......LOL. But you know what? It’s cool that you have your own opinion. I personally loved the NBA from 1985 - 1999. I thought back then there have never been such a collection of talent.

[@darkcocoakiss]

That’s my opinion lol. I REALLY started getting into Basketball my freshman year of high school, and it was around this time, I literally watched all games. My Pistons were the truth!

[@adgee5401]

What up doe 💪🏾 Detroiiitttttt basketballll

[@darkcocoakiss]

@@adgee5401 WHAT UP DOE!!!!

[@annnoe9058]

OMG!! I love this .. Bonzi getting emotional is so moving !! You were my favorite player ever and I live in SACRAMENTO .. I haven’t been a fan since you left .. I even payed a lot of money to bowl with you at that PEJA bowl athon thing they had .. you and Brad Miller betting each other taking shots of vodka .. I had no idea what you went through so this is amazing to see .. much love ..

[@D.E.G.G.]

Bonzi on here like a real man with a big heart ❤💯

[@corbencarter-dixon5758]

This was by far the most emotional episode. Bonzi basically poured it out.

[@dericknice8993]

Shout out to my Man Bonzi and his Dad from New York Will.... one of the real ones....!!!!!

[@dantoinejones1178]

This was one of the shortest but realist & funniest shows of them all!! Bonzi had me in tears!! 🙏🏽

[@marcusx5683]

Laughed and cried at the same time... The best 1 yet

[@chrisisslick]

One of the realest hoop interviews. Much respect to Bonzi for the transparency. Continue to be a blessing 💯

[@luchiani99_81]

Muncie Central Legend!!! Kinfolk! From playing in the summers at Central when he was at Ball State, absolute Legend in Muncie. Prime example for the young kids that if your drive and grind is flipped on, you can make it from anywhere. Salute cuzzo!

[@Krusha773]

I cried too🤦🏽‍♂️. Salute to Bonzi💪🏽

[@wcbii94]

Great interview - As a diehard Kobe fan and longtime listener of this pod, I LOVE how you guys bring up KB in almost every interview. Never allowing his name to never fade, and also getting some cool stories in the process. His legacy will remain intact in so many ways, and I think it’s dope that you guys have made sure you contribute to that fact. Big respect. 🤝

[@larrellhill1386]

8:55 mark I was dying lmaooooooo, I had to rewind bout 10 times ole Bimbo Coles 😂

[@yruqrem9]

Same took me out 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@haroldjohnson651]

What’s crazy is that I loved Bonzi game he was legit and he did play like big dog back in the day. Great show loved to hear his story and venerability

[@davidchandler6885]

He did he get as little.smaller but was bully got me mad sometimes cause he didn't play to potential..I felt he could be more 3pt permeriter player. He had skills n talent

[@jocanada4thAveFilms]

Man everybody got something good to say about Jason Williams. Get him on the show already!!!! WV

[@turneryoung905]

Kenny Anderson, Mo Williams and Bonzi Wells = all Trail Blazer legends

[@Redonus83]

I love seeing the real side of celebs and athletes and other popular media people. When they are real like this, it really let's people know that, just because you some kind of celeb, doesn't mean you're not human

[@marvinhunt1049]

In the words of Khalid, "ANOTHER ONE!!!". I liked Bonzi when he was in the league. This really brought him to life for me. Thank you!

[@sluglow6357]

Didn’t have to do Bimbo like that!🤣🤣

[@toddgoza3522]

Hubie brown excellent basketball commentator knows the game

[@realjcoop182]

Hubie is basketball royalty 🔥🔥🔥 dude is legit and treasure. I love that all my life so far he's been involved in the game and teaching. I've learned a lot from his commentary

[@richardrojas6306]

Mr. Wells crying real tears and I cried as well. What a true Gentleman. Lots of appreciation for you and God Bless You. I know Kobe was respectful of you and how hard you played against him.

[@lewdawg1985]

Man, this gotta be a top 3 interview bro. Bonzi one of my faves & to see him tell his story, allow them to keep him crying in there, show his human side. Love it man. Love it. Glad my guy is ok.

[@_aditlo]

He spoke highly of the impact of mentorship. I couldn’t agree more. Thanks B

[@senpaiglizzy2929]

Respect to Bonz💪💯

[@King-Killa-Ca]

One of my favorite players on the Trailblazers 🔥🔥🔥🔥Bonzi

[@jamk8738]

one of the best interviews! Got emotional about the heart attack. Salute Bonzi.

[@dolo747]

That blazers team was LOADED. I used to rock with them in dreamcast 2k era

[@Hancocktx21]

Bonzi a real one 🙏🏾

[@REPLAYANDREVIEW]

“When he dunked on the whole organization”😂😂😂😂😂🤣 Jack is a fool

[@jasonrussell8088]

Damn this was one of the best interviews I've seen in a long time. Blessings to Bonzi, God bless

[@smvgrv1624]

Great show! Appreciate Bonzi, showing his vulnerability. Appreciate , Matt and Stax and the great podcasts they run.👏🏽👏🏽💯👍🏽

[@MenteyExito]

Stoudemire, Bonzi, Sheed, Brian Grant, Jermaine Oneal...what a squad.

[@deykno87]

O'Neal was a rook and late late bloomer being 18 yr old

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

'Stoudamire' not 'Stoudemire' like Amare's last name.

[@MenteyExito]

@@Doknot-tb9ey I apologize for such a serious mistake.

[@rodbenjamin9909]

Sabonis too buddy

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

@@MenteyExito Its all good.

[@barrypeete6450]

This Show is So Needed!!! I'm live in Memphis I remember Bonzi. ..my brother and I were huge Bonzi fans. ...when he went to Sacramento and was bodying the Spurs that shit was crazy

[@2tonechevy05]

Damn, this had me emotional.

[@saeedhunter398]

Not the only one !! I didn’t even wipe my tears from 33:00- the end

[@MarcusSYoung]

I love the emotions that were displayed in this episode! Truly heart warming, thank you all the smoke!

[@willray0415]

Great episode...so glad y'all are podcasting & getting these stories out. Salute!!

[@bernielingat3850]

I can feel you BONZI, been there, more power to ALL THE SMOKE, it only shows that we’re all human , takes a real man to tears infront of the camera “ more power “ god bless

[@shaynecox853]

Always rock with Bonzi from back in those Portland days... I’m glad he is man enough to call out the rigging. These guys were truly bussing the lakers ass. Sac town as well in those series to... IT’s ALL ENTERTAINMENT.

[@__senjutsu]

I learned alot about this man. I have great respect for anyone who's able to be so vulnerable.

[@BedSheetBooty]

Love you Bonzi 🤘 best interviewee I've witnessed in my life. Spoke real stuff that touched me. You family ❤️

[@Davis_Jr]

Dope interview. One of y’all best ones for sure

[@rjlewiz3065]

Man y'all interviewed a solid one man !!!! I never knew much about dude outside the court and glad I got a chance to learn about him through y'all platform made it everything

[@amonrutherford6194]

I cried to I was such a supporter of his game

[@coffeecappucino]

Bonzi a Blazer legend

[@jeffreyjr7118]

Boi Bonzi was a moose on the court!!!!!💯💯💯💯.... Straight buckets no matter who was on him....... Loved this episode!!!!!!!...... Shitttttt get Reggie up on here!!!!!..... Reggie Miller that is!!!!!!

[@serbonkers4130]

i love the early 2000s trail blazers man. Bonzi was my favorite too!

[@jeffmorphis5667]

Great interview thank you fellas. Bonnie a real one

[@jarrettharris5266]

I'm sick of INDIANA not getting our respect! Thank YOU ALL THE SMOKE

[@SahkuAllah13]

B Wells a real one‼️‼️ Peace!!

[@whyyousucha904]

This is why I love this podcast. I'm not a hooper and I just got really into basketball in like 2020. It's good to see these different players and realize that even tho they not all stars it's some dudes that were nice as hell. He seems like a good dude and this episode def made me fan...like it has for a few other players. Keep this shit goin!!!!

[@therealdjsteady]

Bonzi was one my favorite players for a few years I loved his game!

[@user-vc1do3jk9f]

Bonzi’s the OG. Good to see this guy spreading his love for the game. I attended Ball St while Bonzi was there and getting a nod of approval from him during a pick-up game was one of the highlights of my basketball journey. 🙌

[@2tonechevy05]

Damn good to see Bonzi Wells.. ball state

[@cracaphat8868]

A great interview.First time to really hear Bonzi speak.He spoke with an honesty that meant something. And he was funny along with his vulnerability too.

[@LT684]

Watched Bonzi when he was with Portland and seeing him now is awesome to know he's going good. His testimonial hit the feels and that was raw. Always enjoyed these episodes. Can't wait to see Mighty Mouse be in this. Keep 'em coming fellas!

[@en1449]

This podcast is the one man! Amazing people in that room!

[@mtiger25]

This mane damn near got me crying. He was a beast for me Griz

[@rodneysalazar2755]

BEST EPiSODE EVER!!!! Thank you Bonzi!!

[@TheSmoothLife]

Good episode! You could tell Stak & Bonzi are tight.

[@LuisBecerra79]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Bonzi needs to come back. He and SJ con go at it for hours 🤣😂🤣😂 puro gold

[@MrJimmyzgroovin]

My utmost respect Bonzi🙏🏾

[@donb2343]

Bonzi got me damn near in tears at work. Man..

[@MrIhateposting]

Learned a lot from Bonzi on this episode....appreciate the share Bonzi.

[@nonabritton8521]

Wow powerful man prayers for continued healing

[@kaluntahse]

Damn....Bonzi going authentic and deep. Much respect!

[@Dredezel3000]

Prob my fav episode. You guys don't disappoint.

[@edwardf2811]

Just started the episode, but it’s about time someone gave Bonzi some love on a big platform. I always loved his game and how he would punish cats in the post be still shoot it. That was a tough Blazer team.

[@brandondacus5919]

Hellllll Yeah!!!! Man I'm so happy to see Bonzi on here. He gave people that work when he played. Go back and look at some of his high lights

[@shirleyedwards6913]

Another awesome show guys 👏🏽 🖤🤎

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

GLAD YOU STILL HERE BONZI!!!

[@alexvill98]

Need a d rose episode!!!

[@CarCrazy24]

Tons of respect for Bonzi esp showing his emotions. As a Laker fan Kobe often mentioned how tough he was to deal with. Glad he came on the show!

[@veazie]

Man, this is THE best show. Thank yall for being real I'm 55, we didn't grow up seeing real commentary from athletes and media stars

[@yigyountry]

glad he’s ok and luv his new perspective on life ! on a lighter note, he is too funny lmao he’s so nonchalant w his humor

[@ronnellhillman7260]

This was a great interview with bonzi keep it up stack and matt

[@mjackson715]

Great interview!

[@christopherwhite456]

I appreciate y'all been wanting y'all to get Bonzi on

[@matthewmob2860]

Bonzi used to be one of my favs. I liked those Portland teams. This made me like this man so much more.

[@Pop_Richie]

Glad I click this joint, it was a good interview yo..💯💪🏾🤙🏾

[@IvanGrande]

Hilarious AND moving, what an episode!