The Young Man and the Three

Jarrett Allen

Mar 1, 2024

This episode delves into the performances of Eastern Conference teams like the Bucks and Celtics. Jarrett Allen discusses his NBA All-Star snub, playing with Durant and Irving, the Cavs' success with injured players, and his changing role in the league. Insights on Donovan Mitchell, playoffs expectations, and favorite baked goods are also shared.

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Jarrett Allen

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Jarrett Allen discusses his growth in the short roll and passing decisions, attributing improvement to coaching and teammates.

The defensive transformations of the Milwaukee Bucks under Coach Doc Rivers focus on improved pick-and-roll defense and utilization of defensive personnel.

Emphasis on the vital roles of lesser-known players in complementing stars like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, showcasing team adaptability during injuries.

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Jared Allen's Development in Cleveland

Jared Allen discusses his growth in the short roll, emphasizing his comfort in making plays in the pocket and passing decisions such as going for a score, corner pass, and high post pass. He attributes his improvement to playing under coaches like Brett Broman and Coach JB in Cleveland, where he now thrives in this role, especially with the support of teammates like Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro.

Developing Reads Out of the Short Role in Pick and Roll

01:37

Versatility and Impact of Kristaps Porzingis

01:25

Introduction

3min

Analyzing Defensive Strategies and Offensive Potential

13min

Energy in Games, Draft Kings Ad, and Jared Allen's Off-Day Routine

4min

Team Dynamics and Evolution

9min

Evolution of a Basketball Player's Game: Offensive and Defensive Balance in the NBA

6min

Playoff Preparations and Rookie Challenges

18min

Analyzing Defensive Strategy and Risk-Reward in Shot Blocking

5min

Picking Favorite Baked Goods

12min

Portugal Visit, New Dish, Guest Appreciation, and Promotions

2min

This week we’re extremely excited to welcome Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen for his first appearance on The Old Man and The Three! JJ and Tommy open up the episode by taking a look at the recent play of the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and other Eastern Conference contenders to find out how likely each could make it out of the east. Then, Jarrett joins to discuss whether or not he thinks he should’ve been an NBA All-Star this season and his improvements and developments on the Cavs and how it compares to his play from when he was on the Brooklyn Nets. He also gets into what it was like playing with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the Nets. Jarrett also explains how the Cavs had an amazing record when Darius Garland and Evan Mobley with both injured. Then, he talks about Donovan Mitchell’s incredible (maybe MVP-like?) season, the expectations the Cavs have for this year’s playoffs, and what he learned from last year’s series against the New York Knicks. He also shares amazing insight on how his role as a big has changed over the last few seasons as the league changes, and his mindset about blocking dunks. Lastly, they close it out with a draft of their favorite baked goods.

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The Young Man and the Three

Jarrett Allen

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Jared Allen's Development in Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Improvements

Team Dynamics and Players' Contributions

Influence of Expectations on Performance

Lessons from Playoff Series and Physicality in Basketball

Developing Reads Out of the Short Role in Pick and Roll

Versatility and Impact of Kristaps Porzingis

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