The hoop world’s never without some drama, hidden agendas, personal vendettas, and naturally, some good ol’ business opportunism. This time, it all started with Brandon Jennings. Right, the town’s very own trash-talker. His livestream event with ‘No Chill Gill‘ has drawn in a lot of attention. And despite Dwyane Wade stepping in to defend Jennings’ perspective and bring some balance to the conversation, the hustle train was already in motion.

But let’s be real. Once a rant like Jennings’ hits the internet, it’s fair game. Many are going to have a field day, with creators foaming at the mouth, to capitalize on it. And in today’s digital era, controversy sells. Especially if it involves big names like Jeff Teague, Ty and Lou Williams. And of course, Matt Barnes wasn’t just going to sit back and watch the drama unfold; he’s actively looking to turn it into a marketing play—a chance to host a game between Brandon Jennings and other legends in the league. 

On the All The Smoke Podcast, Matt Barnes spoke on the call-outs by Brandon Jennings. In a conversation with Vernon Maxwell, he said, “All these dudes responded, so we may have some kind of 1-on-1 challenge. Maybe we can get some money together for All The Smoke and have you host it, The 1-on-1 challenge, hosted by Mad Max.” Hoping to capitalize on the opportunity to host the 1-on-1 exclusively. To top it off? We might just get to see an unhinged Mad Max commentate. And perhaps Dwyane Wade could also join in. Isn’t it wildly exciting?

Despite Dwyane Wade’s defense, citing that he understood where Jennings was coming from, being a hooper himself. Jennings still relentlessly called out his class of ‘09 draft fellas. Although Wade didn’t necessarily agree with everything Jennings said, he made it clear that the former guard’s frustrations weren’t completely unfounded. Since the players in question, such as Lou Williams, have paid heed to the call-out, let us see how they would stack up.

How would Jennings fare against Lou Williams?

Well, for starters, both players are similar in their builds. Brandon Jennings is 6’1” and 170 lbs while Lou Williams stands tall at 6’2” and 175 lbs. Now, coming to scoring, they fare quite similarly. Lou Williams averaged 13.9 points per game with an accuracy of 41.9% while shooting 35.1 from the arc. Meanwhile, Brandon Jennings recorded 14.1 points per game with an accuracy of 38.7% and a three-point percentage of 34.5. Williams shot better from the arc while Jennings boasted a better average. So, who do you think will come out on top?

In terms of experience, Lou Williams wins by a landslide. Williams has played a whopping 17 seasons in the NBA, which included stints at the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, LA Clippers and Lakers, and Houston Rockets. Brandon Jennings’ career spanned nine seasons, as it was cut short by multiple injuries, such as his broken foot and a recurring achilles injury. He had stints in the Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, and Washington Wizards.

Now, the question is—Will experience be a winning factor? Regardless of what happens, one thing is for sure. Matt Barnes will not leave any stones unturned if this comes to fruition. With Mad Max commentating, this will truly be a spectacle to witness.