NBA All-Star Jamal Mashburn talks about Pitino's coaching, skill development, MJ anecdotes, NCAA games. Josh Hart joins for a funny draft segment. Chapters cover NBA evolution, defensive strategies, coaching styles, rookie challenges, friendship banter, social fines, and frustrations with modern nuisances.
Rick Pitino emphasized individual skill development and competitive play for player growth.
Struggles of a 2-39 season highlighted lack of experienced leadership and team cohesion challenges.
Era without Michael Jordan led to a search for new iconic players to define the league's dynamic.
Analytics impact player performance and strategic decisions in the evolving NBA landscape.
Deep dives
Impact of Coaching Style on Players
The experience of playing under different coaching styles was highlighted, with a focus on how individual instruction and team dynamics influenced player development and game strategy. Coaches like Rick Pitino emphasized skill development and competition, shaping players' understanding of the game.
Challenges During a Tough Season
The tough season starting 2-39 was discussed, reflecting on the shock it brought compared to previous successful seasons. The absence of experienced leadership and organizational stability, coupled with the struggle to establish team cohesion among young players, contributed to the challenging dynamic.
Playing in the NBA Without Michael Jordan
The era without Michael Jordan in the NBA was recalled, emphasizing the search for a new iconic player to fill his spot. The impact of Jordan's absence on the league's dynamic and the quest to identify the next basketball legend like Jordan or other prominent players of the time.
Approach to Analytical Insights in the NBA
Discussions around the presence of analytics in the NBA during different career phases highlighted the transition in utilizing statistical insights. Perspectives on the practical application of analytics in enhancing player performance and strategic decision-making within the evolving landscape of the league.
Ordering Food in Groups
It should be illegal when a person who isn't contributing financially tells others what to order, adding unnecessary costs to a shared meal.
Driving Range Etiquette
At driving ranges with grass areas, failure to take divots in a straight line should be against the law to prevent damage to the range and inconvenience to other users.
Charging for Chips and Salsa
Charging extra for chips and salsa at Mexican restaurants should be illegal to ensure customers enjoy it as a free appetizer, avoiding additional charges for a basic part of the dining experience.
This week we are so excited to welcome NBA All-Star Jamal Mashburn (Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets) to The Old Man and the Three! Mash was truly an amazing guest. He got into what he sees when watching today’s NBA and how he compares it to where the league was in the 1990s and 2000s. He also shared great stories about playing for Rick Pitino at the University of Kentucky, why he thinks Pitino is the best teacher of the game, and how he thinks Pitino was ahead of his time. Then, Mash discusses his own skillset, one that many would also consider to be ahead of its time in the 90s. JJ and Mash also have an in-depth discussion about basketball skill development in the present day and how it does or doesn’t translate to the NBA. Mash also shares what Michael Jordan once told him in a one-on-one game, and what he remembers about playing in possibly the greatest NCAA basketball game ever played (The Christian Laettner shot). New York Knicks guard Josh Hart then joins for a draft of Things That Should Be Illegal.
