Welcome to another episode of The Old Man and The Three Things. This week on OM3 Things, we welcome in Steve Jones and Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot to talk about our big week 2 takeaways. First up, Nekias talks about "The Scottie Leap" and what he's seen from Scottie Barnes that's made him optimistic about this season for him and the Toronto Raptors. The ... Show More
Jul 29
Shaq on LeBron’s Philly Decision, His Advice to Wemby, and All of His Sidequests
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter welcome NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal! Shaq discusses his new Dunkman League and goes back and forth trading stories with Cam on some of their best and worst dunk experiences. He also shares his thou ... Show More
47m 26s
Jul 21
A Deep-Dive into NBA Basketball, Science, and the Universe with Neil deGrasse Tyson
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ the title doesn’t get much more explanatory. Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter are joined by the legendary astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to talk through some of his suggestions for the game of basketball and his athletic backg ... Show More
1h 24m
Jul 14
How the Second Apron Affects NBA Offseason Decisions, Plus the Jaylen Brown & Giannis Trades
On this episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter discuss the NBA offseason so far, including the Jaylen Brown trade to the Sixers, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat, Victor Wembanyama’s contract extension, where LeBron J ... Show More
46m 51s
Jun 2021
Part 2: Looming Bucks-Suns, Dame’s Next Move, and a Special Two-Man Combo Draft
In Part 2 of the two-part Sunday podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Bucks’ Game 3 win over the Hawks, Khris Middleton’s fourth quarter, Trae Young’s injury, series predictions, and more (2:00). They then wonder how this year's NBA champio ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2024
Tim Legler on post trade fits, All-Star picks, and what Doc Rivers brings to the Bucks
Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler discuss the Doc Rivers fit in Milwaukee and how teams are looking after big trades: OG Anunoby in New York, the struggling Heat and Terry Rozier, the Pacers with Pascal Siakam, and more. Plus full All-Star roster picks, whether the Sixers have enough to ... Show More
1h 43m
Nov 2023
Wembanyama's Breakout with Steve Jones, Jr.
Zach and Steve Jones, Jr. of The Dunker Spot discuss Victor Wembanyama's breakout game against Phoenix, the repercussions of the James Harden trade in both Philly and LA, and then go rapid-fire around the early NBA landscape. Wembanyama's coming out party (1:11) Early takeaways o ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2021
Trae’s Breakout, Diva Luka, Bucks-Nets, a Ben Simmons Debate With Wosny Lambre and Marcus Thompson
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Wosny Lambre and The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson to discuss the Bucks’ Game 6 win over the Nets, Khris Middleton's impressive night, and a look ahead to Game 7 in Brooklyn (4:00). They also discuss coach Rick Carlisle's exit from the Maverick ... Show More
1h 36m
Aug 2020
Luka Legend, Sorry Sixers, Embiid Trades, and Denver’s Future With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Luka Doncic and the Mavericks' win over the Clippers, tying the series at 2-2; the 76ers getting swept by the Celtics in another disappointing playoff exit; the Jazz working toward upsetting the Nuggets with another ... Show More
2h 20m