Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley shares insights on coaching stars like Carmelo Anthony and Luka Doncic, building team culture, and constructing a standout defense. Minnesota Timberwolves' Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid discusses his NBA journey, teammates, and defensive mindset. JJ and Tommy also draft beach accessories in a fun segment.
Understanding NBA coaching stars insights from Jamahl Mosley
Naz Reid's perspective on his NBA journey and Defensive mindset
Building great culture in an organization with daily efforts
Maximizing defensive potential through player tendencies and anticipation
Drafting beach accessories for fun and relaxation
Deep dives
Building a Strong Foundation for Defense
Creating a solid defensive foundation relies on understanding positional defense, impacting shots, and disrupting opponents' ball pressure. The team emphasizes contesting shots, flying around with multiple efforts, and effective defensive rebounding. By analyzing sustainable defensive strategies, the team focuses on protecting the paint, contesting shots, and executing with high energy.
Coaching Defensive Instincts
In coaching standout defenders like Jaylin and Jonathan, the approach is to balance allowing their instincts to shine while also guiding them on when and how to make defensive plays. Jaylin's anticipation, physicality, and refined defense mirror elite defenders like Drew Holiday, showcasing his defensive athleticism and strategic defensive IQ.
Defining Defensive Basketball IQ
Defensive basketball IQ involves anticipating opponents' moves based on their tendencies and body language. Strong defensive IQ includes recognizing offensive player tendencies, timing shot blocks, and reading offensive player movements to predict their next actions. Players like Jonathan demonstrate advanced defensive acumen through studying opponents' movements and making calculated defensive decisions.
Maximizing Defensive Potential
Maximizing defensive potential entails effectively contesting shots, understanding player tendencies, and utilizing defensive anticipation. Elite defenders like Jaylin excel in disrupting opponents' actions by applying their defensive instincts, timing, and understanding of opponents' offensive movements. By leveraging defensive intelligence and physical abilities, players like Jonathan and Jaylin contribute significantly to the team's defensive success.
Beach Accessories Draft
Flip flops, sunglasses, cooler, portable speaker, water bottle
Bonfire on the Beach
Starting a bonfire on the beach, especially for sunsets, is described as a rare but exciting activity that brings a sense of joy and relaxation.
Leadership and Clarity of Purpose
The 22-year-old player on the team has established a strong leadership role, emphasizing the importance of clear purpose and teamwork among teammates, fostering a cohesive and spirited team dynamic.
Professionalism and Leadership Qualities
The veteran player is recognized for his positive influence on the team, advocating for fun, confidence, and authenticity as key components of successful leadership and team cohesion.
Team Dynamics and Growth
The team's journey showcases the evolution of clarity, confidence, and camaraderie among members, setting a supportive environment that encourages individual growth and mutual success in competitions and challenges.
This week we are thrilled to welcome two fantastic guests to The Old Man and the Three: Coach of the Year runner-up and Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid. JJ and Tommy open the episode discussing the Wolves defense in their second round series against the Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. Then, Jamahl joins for an extremely insightful conversation about NBA coaching and shares what he learned about coaching stars from his time with Carmelo Anthony and Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks) and how stars see the game. He also talks about what stands out about Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Jonathan Isaac. He then takes us through what if takes every day to build great culture in an organization, what goes into game preparation, how to construct a standout NBA defense, and much more. Then, Naz joins to share what his NBA journey has been like, what it’s like being teammates with Anthony Edwards, and how Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have taught the Wolves to love playing defense. He also shares his approach to coming off the bench and his mindset that led to his Sixth Man of the Year season. Naz, JJ, and Tommy finish off the episode by drafting beach accessories.
