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Former NBA sharpshooter and Duke legend JJ Redick and his co-host Tommy Alter discuss the NBA, current events and interview some of the biggest names in the NBA, entertainment and political worlds. Launching from inside the NBA bubble, the show offers unprecedented access to the league while telling the stories of an eclectic rotating group of guests.
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We have a packed episode of The Old Man and the Three this week! JJ and Tommy open the episode by discussing Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and the Denver Nuggets’ dominance in their second round series against Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves after being down 0-2. Then, they open up the mailbag to answer listener submitted questions about: what Cleveland Cavaliers should do looking ahead to their offseason with Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, and Darius Garland; Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein, the New York Knicks and their series against Tyrese Halliburton and the Indiana Pacers; some of the best playoff atmospheres JJ has announced games and played in; PJ Washington’s emergence on the Dallas Mavericks as a third option for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving; and more. Then, New Orleans Pelicans young star Trey Murphy joins to discuss his offseason, what makes Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Oklahoma City Thunder so great, and what it was like playing the Wolves defense this season. He also discuss the next face of the league and the depth of amazing teams in the Western Conference. They close out the episode drafting jerseys of historical figures that they would wear. 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.
On this Monday’s episode of The Old Man and the Three Things, JJ is joined by ESPN’s Tim Legler to discuss the Game 4s of the Wolves vs. Nuggets and Knicks vs. Pacers series, and break down the 0-2 comebacks of the Nuggets and Pacers. Plus, they also preview Game 4 of the Thunder vs. Mavs series. 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.
This week we are thrilled to welcome two fantastic guests to The Old Man and the Three: Coach of the Year runner-up and Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid. JJ and Tommy open the episode discussing the Wolves defense in their second round series against the Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. Then, Jamahl joins for an extremely insightful conversation about NBA coaching and shares what he learned about coaching stars from his time with Carmelo Anthony and Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks) and how stars see the game. He also talks about what stands out about Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Jonathan Isaac. He then takes us through what if takes every day to build great culture in an organization, what goes into game preparation, how to construct a standout NBA defense, and much more. Then, Naz joins to share what his NBA journey has been like, what it’s like being teammates with Anthony Edwards, and how Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have taught the Wolves to love playing defense. He also shares his approach to coming off the bench and his mindset that led to his Sixth Man of the Year season. Naz, JJ, and Tommy finish off the episode by drafting beach accessories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this Monday’s episode of The Old Man and the Three Things by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to break down these three series of the second round of the NBA playoffs: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks vs. Shai Gilgieous-Alexander, Chet Holmgre, and the Oklahoma City Thunder; Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets after Game 1; and Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the New York Knicks vs. Tyrese Hailburton and the Indiana Pacers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The week on The Old Man and the Three we welcome the one and only Shaq. To start, JJ and Tommy preview the second round matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. Then JJ and Shaq discuss so much, including why Shaq calls out current NBA players like Dwight Howard, and how players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain treated him similarly. He also explains his balance of playfulness and killer mentality as a player, when he understood that he needed to put on a show, his approach to the Finals, and how he looked for slights as motivation. Shaq also reflects about the end of his career when he realized he wasn’t the same type of dominant player, and the grieving process that came with that. He also explains why he doesn’t think he belongs in the GOAT conversation, the burden of free throws, the metal respect that him and Kobe Bryant had for each other on the Lakers, and what he took away from that relationship into playing with Dwyane Wade. Finally, he breaks down the games of his idols in the 90s and current NBA players he’d pick to play with. Then, Sue Bird joins JJ and Tommy for a draft of movie monologues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this Monday’s episode of The Old Man & the Three Things, JJ is joined by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of ‘The Dunker Spot’ to break down some of the first round Game 4’s we saw on Sunday — James Harden, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks; Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves sweep of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns; and Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks vs. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on The Old Man and the Three we’re thrilled to welcome back ESPN’s Tim Legler. JJ and Tim get into all things NBA playoffs for a deep dive of the thoughts and observations of the first round from these series’: Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving against Paul George, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and the Los Angeles Clippers; Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein and the New York Knicks against Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Philadelphia 76ers; LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers against Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets; and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves against Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and the Phoenix Suns. Then, JJ and Tommy are joined by Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier of ‘Alternate Routes’ to discuss what-ifs in the sports world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this Monday’s episode of The Old Man and the Three Things, JJ is joined by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. to break down their most notable takeaways from Game 1 of these first round series: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the New York Knicks vs. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Philadelphia 76ers; LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets; and Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks vs. Paul George, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 228: Dan Hurley

Episode 228: Dan Hurley

2024-04-1901:08:202

This week we are extremely excited to welcome UConn men’s head basketball coach Dan Hurley to the show! JJ and Tommy open the show breaking down what LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers need to do to in order to upset Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets in the 2-7 matchup in the first round. Then, Hurley joins to share what he’s learned from winning back-to-back NCAA national championships, who some of his biggest coaching influences are, and the legacy basketball family he grew up in with his dad, Bob Hurley (Hall of Fame coach) and Bobby Hurley (former Duke point guard, lottery pick, and ASU head coach). Hurley also shares what intangible characteristics he looks for in recruits, the teams and leagues his UConn offense is inspired by, and so 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.
JJ Redick shares who he voted for on his NBA Awards ballot for the 2023-24 season, including MVP, All-NBA teams, All-Defense teams, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie teams, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Clutch Player of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 226: Rudy Gobert

Episode 226: Rudy Gobert

2024-04-1201:21:061

This week we are excited to welcome Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert to ‘The Old Man and the Three’! We get into so many different topics with Rudy. JJ and Tommy open the pod by discussing how fantastic this NBA regular season has been and how much they are looking forward to the final weekend this weekend. Then when Rudy joins, he discusses his mentality around blocking dunks and how he leads as the defensive anchor of the Wolves. He also shares his defensive philosophy on the Wolves with having teammates like Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, and more, and how that compares to the personnel he had with the Utah Jazz. JJ and Rudy also get into detail about how great defense isn’t always the flashiest, why perimeter defenders get more shine than big men, and some of Rudy’s pick-and-roll secrets. Rudy also shares what he’s thought about Victor Wembanyama’s season and what he’s seen in him since meeting him five years ago. Then, they have a draft of ‘French Things.’ It’s a packed episode. 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.
On this Monday’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three Things,’ JJ Redick is joined once again by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot. This week they discuss where’s the New York Knicks land in the Eastern Conference playoff picture and if Jalen Brunson is a top-10 player in the NBA this season, what first round playoff matchups with the possible play-in teams could lead to an upset, and if the Boston Celtics will have any weaknesses come the start of the postseason. 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.
This week we are excited to welcome Bob Myers to ‘The Old Mad and the Three!’ This conversation with Bob was everything we expected it to be, and more. JJ and Tommy open the episode talking about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s expectations for the playoffs and the MVP race. Bob and JJ discuss Bob’s time in the league as an agent (even as JJ’s first agent) and Bob’s various insights into that role, such as the complaints he got the most from players. Bob then got into so much about his time as General Manager of the Golden State Warriors. He talked about his lessons from the position and what it was like joining the Warriors when they had zero expectations, the contagious joy of Steph Curry, what it takes to be a leader in the NBA for both players and as someone in the front office, having Kevin Durant join the team, winning multiple NBA Finals, crisis management, and so much more behind the scenes insights. Bob and JJ also share their experiences calling games for ESPN. Then Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams joins the show for a check-in and a draft of movie houses to live in.-See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this Monday’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three Things’, JJ Redick is joined by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to decide if Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has a legitimate MVP case this season, discuss what they think is the best way to defend Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and create some playoff seeding hypotheticals. 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.
This week we’re incredibly excited to welcome NBA legend Ray Allen to The Old Man and the Three! Ray and JJ discuss so much, including Ray’s thoughts about youth basketball and coaching and what they miss most about being NBA players. Ray drops gems about what his mindset was around being a professional, leader, and how he approached practicing his shooting, conditioning, and training, plus what he thinks makes greatness. JJ also shares with Ray some meaningful interactions that they had together as players, and what Ray told JJ during his career that helped him and gave him confidence. They of course discuss Ray’s time on the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat and the sacrifices he needed to make for team success. They also, of course, discuss pregame routines, shooting, and Ray’s legendary shot in Game 6. Then, Tim Legler joins JJ and Tommy for a draft of which players from the 90s would be great in today’s NBA. Needless to say, it’s a packed episode. 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.
On this Monday’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three Things,’ JJ is joined by ESPN’s Tim Legler to share their current unsung heroes  — their guys who deserve more recognition right now — in the NBA. JJ shares his from the Eastern Conference (Miles McBride, Josh Hart, Payton Pritchard), and Tim shares his from the Western Conference (Trey Murphy III, Derreck Lively and Daniel Gafford, Mike Conley). 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.
We have a packed episode on this week’s ‘Old Man and The Three!’ JJ and Tommy open the show asking and answering some questions they have about possible play-in teams. Then, ESPN’s Tim Legler joins JJ to take a deep look at the Western Conference playoff picture, including if they think the OKC Thunder will be affected by their lack of playoff experience, why the New Orleans Pelicans might be a sleeping giant, if the Los Angeles Clippers can return to their top form, and what to expect from the Sacramento Kings. Then, Miami Heat standout rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. joins share what his first NBA season has been like, his experience playing four years in college at UCLA, what he’s learned in the NBA, and much more. Jaime also sticks around for a draft of fictional movie villains. 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.
On this Monday’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three Things,’ JJ Redick is joined once again by ESPN’s Tim Legler to discuss how the Phoenix Suns have run out of time to figure it out after a disappointing loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, how Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Dallas Mavericks are officially in the mix for Western Conference contention, and how Jaylen Brown might be the best player for the Boston Celtics after the All-Star break. 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.
Episode 218: Devin Booker

Episode 218: Devin Booker

2024-03-1301:09:125

We are so psyched to finally welcome to the show, Phoenix Suns guard and superstar, Devin Booker. This is such a fantastic interview about Devin's journey in the NBA, what makes him motivated night in and night out and the state of this year's Phoenix Suns team. So much to cover so let's get to it!Topics include: JJ opens the show talking Lakers vs. Kings. Then Devin joins the show and we immediately get into his legendary sh*t talking and why he does it. He also talks about being raised around basketball with his father and how that helped his mentality growing up. How he's evolved as an NBA player over the years and what it was like being on those early Phoenix Suns teams. Scoring 70 points (before everyone was doing it) in a loss. How Devin has approached becoming a playmaker vs. a pure scorer over the last few years. Devin Booker scoring How he feels about playing with Kevin Durant and this year's Phoenix Suns championship aspirations. What Devin learned from playing with Chris Paul and so much more.Subscribe to The Old Man and The Three podcast w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter YouTube channel today for more NBA analysis, player interviews and highlights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this Monday’s Old Man and the Three Things, JJ Redick is joined once again by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. on ‘The Dunker Spot!’ This week they discuss NBA All-Defense for the first time this season and who their locks are right now, the current state of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Giannis and Dame pick-and-roll, and the recent record-setting stretch from Luka Doncic and where he lands in the MVP conversation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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