Devin Booker

Devin Booker talks about sh*t talking, being raised around basketball, evolving as an NBA player, scoring 70 points, becoming a playmaker, playing with Kevin Durant, and championship aspirations. They discuss pre-game routines, mindset, and motivation levels of top basketball players, the evolution of basketball IQ, player development, and skills, transition and strategy in college vs. NBA basketball, and reflecting on individual achievements in sports.

Bam Adebayo, an NBA standout, talks about his anticipated growth this season. Devin Booker is also highlighted for his potential leap in performance. Jayson Tatum's evolving role in Team USA sparks interest as they analyze Steve Kerr's lineup changes. The conversation shifts to Jarrett Allen's recent contract extension with the Cavaliers and the impact it may have. Tyus Jones discusses his new chapter with the Suns, while Gordon Hayward’s impending retirement adds an emotional twist to the dialogue.

Verno and KOC react to a wild Game 4 that saw Lonnie Walker IV explode in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers take the victory and a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Warriors (01:05). The Heat also take a 3-1 series lead as they continue to beat up on the Knicks (26:13). Next, the guys dive into Sunday’s slate of games, starting with the Nuggets and Suns (40:32). They gush over Devin Booker’s ridiculous playoff run and debate whether Chris Paul should come off the bench when (or if) he returns. After discussing the Mat Ishbia-Nikola Jokic incident, the guys dive into the 76ers-Celtics series (01:02:10).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices