The Young Man and the Three

Bomani Jones is a renowned sports journalist and comedian known for his sharp takes on culture. Joining him are comedian Stavros Halkias and NBA player Trey Murphy III. They dive into who might become the next face of the league and discuss the current state of the NBA. The trio also candidly shares their worst purchases and reflects on how comedy has evolved, including the impact of social media. With insights on podcasting's transformation and anecdotes about online criticism, this conversation is a wild ride through sports and humor.

LeBron James and Steve Nash delve into the intricate strategies of basketball, highlighting how teamwork and adaptability are essential for success on the court. They share insights on the evolution of play styles, including the Nash dribble and the short roll. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empowering teammates and making quick decisions during games. Ultimately, it’s a deep masterclass in basketball IQ, showcasing how great players process the game in real time.

Joining the discussion are Jay Bilas, an ESPN basketball analyst with a rich history in college basketball, and Trey Murphy III from the New Orleans Pelicans. They dive into the thrilling Game 7 showdown between the Nuggets and Thunder while previewing the upcoming conference finals. Jay shares valuable insights on NBA prospects based on his extensive analysis, highlighting emerging talents like Cooper Flagg. Together, they explore team-building strategies and the importance of evaluating character and potential when selecting future stars.

Professional basketball player Naji Marshall, known for his defensive prowess, joins his best friend Trey Murphy for a lively chat. Naji reflects on the shock of Luka being traded from the Mavericks, shares his excitement about securing the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg, and reminisces about their time with the Pelicans filled with humor and growth. They discuss the intensity of the NBA playoffs and the fierce 'dog' mentality that drives players in the league, highlighting moments of resilience and teamwork.

Trey Murphy of the New Orleans Pelicans and Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones Jr. of ‘The Dunker Spot’ break down the Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery and the presumed sweepstakes for Cooper Flagg, as well as the New York Knicks (Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges) taking a 3-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics (Jayson Tatum and his injury, Jaylen Brown). They also preview tonights matchups between the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets and the Indian Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast features Cam Johnson, NBA player for the Brooklyn Nets, discussing thrilling playoff moments, like the Knicks' comeback. Pat Spencer, professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors and former lacrosse star, shares his unique transition from lacrosse to basketball. His brother Cam Spencer from the Memphis Grizzlies recounts his journey after winning a National Championship at UConn. They delve into player experiences, how they navigate pressures of the NBA, and the strategies impacting their teams in the playoffs.

We’re backing with another Monday morning NBA playoffs recap with Trey Murphy III (New Orleans Pelicans) & Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of ‘The Dunker Spot’ podcast. Today we’re reacting to and breaking down what we saw in the Golden State Warriors Game 7 victory over the Houston Rockets, the Indiana Pacers Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round, as well as previewing the Game 1 matchups between the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*This episode was recorded on March 30*On this week’s episode we welcome point guard T.J. McConnell of the Indiana Pacers. T.J. opens up about his career up to this point including his University of Arizona teams in college, the start of his career on the Philadelphia 76ers with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, and this season’s Pacers team. He also shares his relationship with Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, what he feels makes him a great defender, his mindset on needing to prove himself in the NBA, sh*ttalking, and much, much more. Let’s go!0:00 Intro0:43 Start of show3:05 T.J.’s relationship with JJ Redick6:16 High school career and the “Michael Jordan of Pittsburgh”8:56 T.J.’s amazing college career and his Arizona teams18:44 On his defensive skills21:21 His Sixers years31:31 T.J. as a sh*ttalker36:20 Hardest part about leaving Philly37:30 The pace of this Pacers team42:14 Game 7 vs. Toronto & end of that Philly team46:49 Advice on coming off the bench, important of being in shape51:05 Teammate who plays the hardestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back with another NBA playoffs breakdown with Trey Murphy of the New Orleans Pelicans and 'The Dunker Spot' to discuss another things Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves vs. Luka Doncic and the Lakers, Damian Lillard's injury, the dramatic ending to Knicks vs. Pistons, and much, much more. Let's go.0:00 Intro0:41 Start of show1:21 Lakers vs. Wolves13:40 Knicks vs. Pistons23:00 Pacers vs. Bucks26:30 Praise for the Cavs29:52 Celtics vs. Magic32:43 Warriors vs. Rockets37:20 Clippers vs. Nuggets47:20 PredictionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we’re joined by Steve Nash (NBA legend, Mind the Game Podcast) and YM3 favorite Cam Johnson (Brooklyn Nets for a check-in on the first round of the NBA playoffs (Nuggets vs. Clippers, Lakers vs. Wolves, Thunder vs. Grizzlies, Pacers vs. Bucks, Pistons vs. Knicks, Warriors vs. Rockets, Cavs vs. Heat). Steve and Cam also share learnings from their own playoffs experiences, including how and when teams need to make adjustments, their most emotional series they’ve played in, the mental toughness required in the playoffs, how to stop players with incredible basketball IQ like Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Nikola Jokic, what makes a great team leader, and much more. Let’s go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.