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Sep 2023
54m 33s

Rich Kleiman | Ep 199 | ALL THE SMOKE Fu...

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Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are back with another All The Smoke episode! This time, they welcome on Rich Kleiman, business partner and close friend of NBA superstar Kevin Durant.

In this wide-ranging interview, Rich dives into how he first met KD and built their special relationship. He provides rare insight into the formation of the Hampton 5 and Kevin's controversial move to the Warriors. Rich also discusses growing up in New York City and his journey into the sports business world.

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