On this week’s episode of The Old Man and the Three we welcome The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo to preview the Boston Celtics (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown) side of the NBA Finals ahead of their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving). They also discuss why it’s so difficult for teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves (Anthony Edwards, Karl-An ... Show More
Nov 20
Vince Staples and the Homies on Punishing the Clippers, Wemby's Rise, and Authorship in Art
<p>The week we welcome rapper Vince Staples (creator of ‘The Vince Staples Show’), Van Lathan (The Ringer), Cord Jefferson (Oscar Award-Winning writer and director), and Corey Smyth (manager, entrepreneur) for a conversation on just about everything. </p><p>The group discuss ... Show More
1h 13m
Nov 13
Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and Ayo Dosunmu | The Chicago Bulls Episode
<p>It’s an early-season Chicago Bulls episode featuring a few staples of their young core: Ayo Dosunmu, Matas Buzelis, and Josh Giddey. The trio dives into so much, giving a true inside look into the start of their season, including their hot start, why they love the chemistry in ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2022
ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst on the NBA Playoffs, Russell Westbrook's Future, NBA Stars on the Move & Much More!
<p>On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks advancing in the NBA Play-In tournament. Or, more specifically, he recaps a few of his player props that helped make him (and our listeners) a little dough. ... Show More
48m 12s
Aug 2020
Murray Magic, Boston’s Ceiling, Harden’s Big Chance, and Parent Corner With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the stunning Jamal Murray performance that has forced a Nuggets-Jazz Game 7, NBA players’ strides in working toward social justice, the Mavericks’ playoff exit on a hopeful note for next season, Lakers Round 2 specul ... Show More
2h 14m
Apr 2023
Gobert Game 2.0, Dallas’s Shame, and Our 2023 NBA Awards With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Timberwolves sending Rudy Gobert home mid-game after he punched teammate Kyle Anderson, as well as the Lakers' updated playoff path (4:13). Then, they discuss the Mavericks punting on the 2023 playoffs and how th ... Show More
2h 2m
Jan 2023
Celtics-Warriors Takeaways, Plus Cavs Love, Luka’s Demands, and the Hot Heat
Verno and KOC open the show by discussing Thursday's NBA Finals rematch between the Warriors and Celtics (01:16), which they agree had a playoff-like atmosphere. While discussing the game in Paris between the Bulls and Pistons, the guys talk about how the NBA has been promoting t ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2018
Rockets Up on Warriors, All-NBA Teams, Doncic Falls, and Porter Rises | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 276)
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Shea Serrano react to the Houston Rockets defeating the Golden State Warriors to take a lead in the series (0:35), debate how LeBron James’s Cleveland Cavaliers can hold off the Boston Celtics (11:49), and discuss the All-NBA selections (19:39). Th ... Show More
47m 8s
Oct 2023
How Jrue Holiday Impacts the Celtics’ Title Chances, James Harden Skipping Media Day, and the Fractured Relationship Between Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers | Real Ones
Logan and Raja discuss the Boston Celtics landing Jrue Holiday, whether or not the move makes them the favorite in the Eastern Conference, and their thoughts on the new-look Milwaukee Bucks (2:00). Next, they briefly talk about James Harden not showing up to media day for the Phi ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2022
PLAYOFF DEEP DIVE PART 1: Anatomy of a Classic -- Celtics defeat Kyrie Irving and the Nets on a Jayson Tatum Buzzer Beater
<p>In the first part of a two-part Game Theory episode, Sam is joined by Jared Weiss to dive deep into an instant classic: the Celtics beat the Nets on a killer late layup by Jayson Tatum. They outlasted an unbelievable Kyrie Irving performance that included 39 points, six assist ... Show More
48m 34s