The Young Man and the Three

Austin Reaves, member of the Los Angeles Lakers, joins the podcast to talk about his adjustment to being a Laker, earning the trust of LeBron James, facing tough opponents in the NBA playoffs, being a fan of Kobe Bryant, his Team USA experience, learning from LeBron, and more. The hosts also discuss the Coach of the Year race, Clay Thompson's shooting improvement, concerns about the Phoenix Suns' roster, and their love for basketball and golf.

Basketball analysts Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. join JJ Redick to discuss the hot streak of the LA Clippers, the evolution of fouls in the NBA, and analyze rookie Brandon Miller's skills and performance on the Charlotte Hornets.

Guest Eric Gordon, 16-year NBA vet, discusses choosing the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker's unique relationship, playing with prime James Harden, Rockets' matchups against the Warriors, what-ifs of his career, and more.

Anthony Davis, a key player in the Lakers' tournament win, is discussed by Tim Legler and JJ Redick. They break down the dominance of Davis and LeBron James, discuss disappointing teams in the NBA, and share their underappreciated players of the year. They also talk about maintaining focus during tough seasons and analyze the impact of Mike Conley and Joel Embiid.

Former teammate Kristaps Porzingis discusses his growth with The Washington Wizards, his excitement to be part of The Boston Celtics, and why things didn't work out with Luka Doncic and The Dallas Mavericks. He reflects on the Mavs / Clippers series and his growth as a professional athlete. KP also talks about growing up in Latvia, getting drafted by The New York Knicks, and his regrets about asking for a trade. He mentions playing with Al Horford, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. join JJ Redick to discuss the new offensive flow of Giannis and the Bucks, debate the biggest threat among the Wolves, Thunder, and Pelicans in the West, and share their expectations for the In-Season Tournament.

Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets young star, joins JJ Redick and Tommy Alter for a fun conversation. They discuss the NBA In-Season Tournament, Cam's chances of winning Most Improved Player, and the Brooklyn Nets' playoff run. Cam talks about AAU basketball, his early entry into the NBA, and learning from Durant, Harden, and Irving. They also touch on Cam's 3-point shot and areas for improvement. Plus, they discuss the growth of the Brooklyn Nets as a team. A great episode!

Tim Legler joins JJ Redick to discuss Devin Booker's game-winner and the Suns' great offense, recognizing Jalen Brunson as an elite point guard, and highlighting the outstanding play of Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Tim Legler and Richard Jefferson join the podcast to discuss topics such as James Harden's career, the future of the NBA post-LeBron and post-Steph, potential top-10 all-time talents, expansion teams, and more.

De’Aaron Fox's impressive return discussed with Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. Analyzing the performances of Celtics and Bucks. Exploring drafting strategies and overlooked prospects. Impact of Max Strus on the Cavaliers. LeBron James' impressive 21st year. Analyzing Phoenix Suns' offensive capabilities. Ad-free listening and podcast promotions.