The Young Man and the Three

Former NBA player Tim Legler joins the 200th episode of The Old Man and the Three to discuss his experience on one of the worst teams in NBA history. They also analyze playoff threats like the Magic, Cavaliers, Knicks, Pacers, and Heat. The Clippers' impressive depth and defensive abilities are highlighted, as well as the potential of Zion Williamson to become a game-changing force for the Pelicans. The Dallas Mavericks, with Luka Doncic's dominant offensive skills, are seen as a dangerous team. The Rockets' performance and potential challenges are also analyzed.

In this episode, Derrick White returns as a guest, discussing JJ's obsession with him, their thoughts on the most disappointing NBA teams this season, the young talent in the league, foul baiting, and playing with Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown.

In this episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. join JJ to make three bold NBA predictions for 2024. They discuss Jalen Johnson's impact on the Hawks, Trey Young's performance and the Hawks' playoff potential, and a potential MVP win for Shea Gilgeous-Alexander.

NBA analyst Tim Legler joins JJ Redick to discuss various NBA topics, including Derrick White's All-Star potential, the validation of Joel Embiid's play, the importance of elite defense in championships, the offensive explosion in the NBA, the Indiana Pacers' performance, James Harden adjusting to playing with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, potential trades for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why the Boston Celtics are currently the best team in basketball.

JJ Redick and Tim Legler discuss their ideal NBA Christmas Day games lineup, highlighting matchups like Celtics vs Lakers and Mavericks vs Suns. They debate and make their choices for the five matchups, considering factors such as entertainment value, star power, and potential rivalries. They also appreciate an underrated NBA player and discuss a player's performance and potential for Christmas Day games.

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.