Wesley Matthews | 17-Year NBA Vet, From Lowest Pay to 5-Year Deal, Guarding Kobe, Playing with Bron

Dec 17, 2025
1h 38m

Episode Description

Theo welcomes Wesley for a deep dive into his 17-year professional basketball journey. He reflects on his upbringing, early development, and the lessons that shaped him as a player. Wesley walks through the college recruitment process, choosing Marquette, and how EYBL helped sharpen his game. He breaks down the reality of NBA-level competition, draft night emotions, and the overseas opportunities that kept his career alive. The conversation highlights his NBA breakthrough, guarding some of the game’s biggest legends, and memorable Portland teams. The episode delivers rare insight into longevity, adaptability, and surviving at the highest level of basketball.

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