The Young Man and the Three

NBA analyst Tim Legler joins JJ Redick to discuss 2024 NBA Playoff trends, highlighting impact of role players like P.J. Washington and Derrick White. Topics include specific series matchups like Haliburton vs. Tatum/Brown and Timberwolves vs. Mavericks. They analyze player dynamics, team success, resilience in playoff games, and trust in critical moments.

NBA analyst Steve Jones Jr. joins JJ Redick to preview Dallas vs. Minnesota and Boston vs. Indiana matchups. They discuss defensive strategies, key players, potential adjustments, and exciting upcoming series.

Trey Murphy joins to talk about NBA playoffs, Jokic's dominance, teams' strategies, and the depth of Western Conference. They also discuss playoff atmospheres, player performances, and draft jerseys of historical figures in a fun segment.

ESPN analyst Tim Legler joins JJ to analyze the Game 4 matchups between Wolves vs. Nuggets and Knicks vs. Pacers, discussing the surprising comebacks of the Nuggets and Pacers from 0-2 deficits. They also preview Game 4 of Thunder vs. Mavs series, offering detailed insights into team performances and strategic adjustments in the playoffs.

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley shares insights on coaching stars like Carmelo Anthony and Luka Doncic, building team culture, and constructing a standout defense. Minnesota Timberwolves' Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid discusses his NBA journey, teammates, and defensive mindset. JJ and Tommy also draft beach accessories in a fun segment.

NBA analysts Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down second-round playoff series including matchups like Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards vs. Nikola Jokic, and Jalen Brunson vs. Tyrese Haliburton. They analyze defensive strategies, player performances, and strategic gameplay tactics in the upcoming games.

Shaquille O'Neal joins JJ and Tommy to discuss calling out players like Dwight Howard, balancing playfulness and killer mentality, dealing with the end of his career, not belonging in the GOAT conversation, the respect he and Kobe Bryant had, and his favorite NBA players to play with. Sue Bird joins for a movie monologue draft.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. join JJ to dissect Mavs vs. Clippers Game 4, Harden's dominance, Suns' sweep, and Knicks vs. Sixers showdown. They analyze player dynamics, defensive strategies, and key matchups with expert insights on offensive strategies, roster construction challenges, and hypothetical NBA scenarios.

Tim Legler, ESPN analyst, joins the podcast for an in-depth discussion on NBA playoffs matchups, including insights on players like Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, and more. The hosts also dive into sports 'what-ifs' with guests from 'Alternate Routes' podcast, exploring hypothetical scenarios in sports history.

NBA analysts Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss Game 1 takeaways from the Knicks vs. Sixers, Lakers vs. Nuggets, and Mavs vs. Clippers. They analyze defensive strategies, player performances, and tactical moves in the intense playoff battles, emphasizing the importance of game plan execution and adjustments to counter opponents' strategies.