From rivals on the hardwood, to co-hosts on one of the internet’s most beloved podcasts. The 2017 NBA champion and Stephen Jackson have made ‘All the Smoke’ a staple in the NBA media world. But there is one piece they are sorely missing. The podcasting duo are embarking on a quest that involves the six-time NBA champion and $3.5 billion legend, Michael Jordan. And they want the #2 pick from the 1998 NBA Draft to join their cause.

Recently, they enlisted a Sacramento Kings legend to help them with a worthy pursuit. They also claimed to have Jordan’s approval for their unique proposal. But will missed calls from Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes turn the tide in their favor?

How does Stephen Jackson plan to land Michael Jordan on his podcast?

Mike Bibby joined the league fresh off an NCAA Championship in 1997. He went 2nd overall and 40 selections later, the Phoenix Suns drafted Stephen Jackson. 25 years later, the draftmates re-united on ‘All the Smoke’ with Matt Barnes.

During the same, Jackson asked Bibby about who he wished to see on ‘All the Smoke’. Taking a dramatic pause, the Kings legend exhaled and revealed, “MJ.”  When Bibby responded that he wanted to see Michael Jordan, both the podcast’s presenters, Matt Barnes, and Stephen Jackson, hinted that they needed joint participation to make this happen and offer the legendary episode to the fans.

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2017 NBA Champion Barnes revealed, “We need your help Mike.” Jackson then explained to Bibby, “Hold on, we have to simultaneously text this brother, alright? I think we can work from both angles.”

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Jackson then revealed that he allegedly already had confirmation of Mike that he would join ‘All the Smoke’ for an episode. “Because he actually said he would do it when I asked him. But me and you, we both have to join and can make this happen.”

They are not, however, giving up. They know Michael is extremely busy, but they hope he will ultimately give them an opportunity. They have a lot of fantastic questions for him, and they believe their listeners will enjoy hearing his responses.

Jordan has already said yes to the hosts

“All the Smoke,” Barnes and Jackson’s podcast, has swiftly become one of the most popular NBA shows on the market.

If they can get Michael Jordan on the podcast, it will be a huge coup for them. Of course, Mike is well known for his privacy, and he rarely interviews. Barnes and Jackson hope they can persuade him to appear on the show. Initial signs do point to an eventual collaboration.

Apart from his comment to Jackson, the Chicago Bulls legend also reportedly to Matt Barnes that he would join. Late in 2022, he already revealed a conversation he had with His Airness. At the time, Barnes reported, “he [Jordan] will be on ‘All the Smoke’.”

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Do you think Jordan will appear on ‘All the Smoke’? What do you think about Jackson and Bibby’s tactic to entice the six-time NBA champion?