Playing successfully in the NBA is difficult enough, but excelling in the NBA as a rookie can be both a monumental challenge as well as an outer-body experience. You'll see how both come into play when JJ and Tommy sit down with Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Tyrese Haliburton. He opens up about what it's like being a rookie, his 'welcome to the NBA' ... Show More
Oct 15
Jalen Williams Knew OKC Had Something Special With Jared & Ajay
On this week's episode of "The Young Man and The Three," Tommy catches up with OKC Thunder players Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams, and Jared McCain. The guys talk about their summer adventures, from Tokyo to Tomorrowland. They also share their draft night stories and thoughts on h ... Show More
1h 1m
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
Oct 2024
The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis - Jonathan Kuminga Coming Off the Bench, #1 Draft Pick Calling Himself "Regular," and Wemby's Early Season Struggles
In today's episode, Draymond and Baron break down his impressive performance against the Pelicans, discuss having Jonathan Kuminga come off the bench, and examine the challenges of guarding Zion Williamson in back-to-back games (3:00). They also talk about the Warriors' upcoming ... Show More
52m 18s
Dec 2018
#8: Luka, Jaren and the top rookie seasons ever
Sizing up Luka Doncic and his main ROY competitor Jaren Jackson, where these two exciting rookies rank among the all-time best first-year players in NBA history, and a controversial take on Michael Jordan's rookie year with a surprise pick for best rookie ever. Support at www.pat ... Show More
46m 28s
Dec 2023
Big Deuce! (feat. Jayson Tatum)
Jayson Tatum joins Point Forward the Podcast this week! Last week, we flew to Boston to talk with the four-time NBA All-Star about growing up in St. Louis, raising his son in the spotlight, and the weight that comes along with wearing a historic Boston franchise across your chest ... Show More
1h 21m
Nov 2023
#230: OKC, modern basketball & an UNREAL perimeter defender
We discuss the Thunder's positionless basketball and their young core, the versatility of big men like Joel Embiid and the new look 76ers, and an incredible perimeter defender who is emerging in the midwest. With @codyhoudek. Support atwww.patreon.com/thinkingbasketballSee Privac ... Show More
55m 28s
Jun 2024
The Bronny James Experience, NBA Draft Takeaways, and Zach Edey’s Party With Jovan Buha
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic and Spectrum SportsNet to discuss the new-look Lakers with their new head coach, JJ Redick, and rookies Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. They also discuss a fun Lakers summer league team, including Blake Hinson and ... Show More
50m 52s