We’re excited to welcome 16-year NBA vet Eric Gordon to the pod this week! EG got into so much, including why he chose the Phoenix Suns, what makes Kevin Durant and Devin Booker’s relationship different from other superstars, his time playing with prime James Harden and those matchups against the Warriors on the Rockets (including the Game 7 with 27 consective missed threes), the what-ifs of his career, and much more.

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Episode 193: Eric Gordon

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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The NBA Western and Eastern Conference Finals are set! JJ Redick is joined my Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to share their initial thoughts heading in the Dallas Mavericks (Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns) and Boston Celtics (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown) vs. the Indiana Pacers (Tyrese Hailburton, Myles Turner) matchups.

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Episode 237: Western and Eastern Conference Finals Previews: Mavs vs. Wolves and Celtics vs. Pacers | OM3 THINGS

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!

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Episode 236: A Second Round Playoff Mailbag, Plus Trey Murphy

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!

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Episode 235: Game 4 Reactions: Wolves vs. Nuggets & Knicks vs. Pacers | OM3 THINGS with Tim Legler

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. 

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Episode 234: Jamahl Mosley & Naz Reid

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.

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Episode 193: Eric Gordon

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