On this episode of Cousins, legendary actor Larenz Tate joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady for a candid conversation about playing Berry Gordy in the highly anticipated Michael biopic. He discusses what it was like working alongside Jaafar Jackson and the pressure of portraying one of music’s most influential figures.

He also reflects on his iconic career, including landing his breakout role in Menace II Society, working with Nia Long in Love Jones, and becoming one of the defining actors of the ’90s.

Plus, Larenz takes fans inside the Power universe, discussing his role as Rashad Tate, working with Courtney Kemp and 50 Cent, viral Power memes, and the surprising story behind originally being cast as Ghost’s lawyer, Terry Silver.

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00:00: Intro

02:16: Best Role: Menace II Society

02:15: Famous Lines That Were Improvised

09:48: Collaborating With Producers And Directors 

16:08: First Acting Job On Twilight Zone

17:58: Actors Larenz Looked Up To

19:35: Redd Foxx As A Mentor

21:00: Gaining Confidence As An Actor

23:38: Preparing For Dead Presidents 

29:02: Why Do Fools Fall In Love 

31:03: Love Jones

33:00: Councilman Tate And The Power Universe 

38:17: Memes From Power

41:39: New Biopic ‘Michael’

49:08: Will The Knicks Win The NBA Finals

50:10: Longevity In Acting

53:18: Denzel As Malcolm X or Jamie Foxx As Ray

56:10: On-Screen Chemistry

58:34: VC Signature Move

59:54: Mentorship & Ownership

01:14:55: Playing Pickup At T-Mac House

01:09:55: Who Raised You?

01:17:03: Wrap

NBA legends Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are joined by Tim Hardaway Sr., Muggsy Bogues, and Quinn Cook for a special edition of Cousins. Inspired by T-Mac’s new OBL one-on-one basketball league, the group shares untold stories from legendary one-on-one battles against teammates throughout their NBA careers.

Tim and Vince also relive the iconic moment Vince dunked over a 7-footer during the 2000 Summer Olympics and reveal how Kevin Garnett dominated Team USA during practice.

Plus, the crew talks about teaming up with T-Mac as team owners in OBL, the future of one-on-one basketball, and the importance of giving back to the next generation of players.

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00:00: Intro

01:40: OBL Ownership

02:15: Teammates Played One-On-One Against In The NBA

09:58: Anybody Can Get Cooked Playing One-On-One

12:38: Tim Hardaway Sr. Vs Joe Dumars 

13:38: Quinn Cook Vs Damian Lillard

17:27: Quinn Cook Welcome To The League Moment

22:10: Vince Dunk 2000 Olympics

28:45: Kevin Garnett Vs Team USA

32:58: Teammates You Would Pick To Play In A 1-on-1 Tournament 

37:10: Playing Against Muggsy

39:39: Tim Hardaway Sr. New Book 

40:33: Old NBA Smoking In Locker Rooms

43:24: OKC Postseason Play

45:38: Signature Move On The Court

52:00: OBL Basketball League

01:03:40:Team Ownership

01:10:41: Bringing OBL Global 

01:14:09: Drake Name Dropping Muggsy On New Album

01:14:55: Name Drops In Hip-Hop Lyrics

01:17:03: Wrap

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are joined by NBA legend and Duke icon Grant Hill to discuss his Hall of Fame career. Grant reflects on what could’ve been when he teamed up with T-Mac in Orlando, talks about beating the Dream Team in college, shares iconic Duke–North Carolina rivalry stories, and discusses what’s next for USA Basketball leading up to the 2028 Olympics.

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00:00: Intro

01:40: Playing With T-Mac In Orlando

09:40: Grants Style Of Play

17:20: Best Conference Finals Matchup For Knicks

24:40: Will The Knicks And OKC Make The Finals? 

26:00: Young Penny Hardaway?

27:54: Grant Choosing Duke Over UNC

29:40: Duke - UNC Rivalry

31:40: Coach K Coaching Style

33:34: Duke - UNC Rivalry Continued 

37:18: Is UNC Still A Blue Blood?

40:03: Playing Against The Dream Team 

47:12: Fila Signature Shoes

52:20: Co-Winning ROY With J Kidd

53:54: Signature Move On The Court

55:42: Grants Ankle Injury And Emotional Toll

01:07:35: Grant Playing with VC And Steve Nash

01:12:00: Playing With Allan Houston 

01:14:15: USA Basketball 

01:18:08: Daughter Becoming An MMA Fighter

01:22:20: Passion For Music

01:24:50: Wrap

Vince Carter and T-Mac explain how to stop Jalen Brunson and why they believe the 76ers will bounce back after their Game 1 loss to the Knicks. Plus, their reaction to Anthony Edwards’ return and Victor Wembanyama struggling against the Timberwolves’ defense.

Then, Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper joins Cousins to talk playoff mentality, winning FOUR straight championships, and what it was like playing with Cheryl Miller at USC.

The 2x League MVP also previews the upcoming WNBA season and why she’s excited for Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers.

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00:00: Intro

01:20: How Will 76ers Bounce Back Vs Knicks

09:20: How To Guard Jalen Brunson

11:40: Mikal Bridges And Josh Hart

15:57: Timberwolves Confidence 

22:43: Should The Spurs Have Called A Timeout?

24:41: Adjustments Spurs Should Make

29:15: Will The Spurs Advance To The Conference Finals

31:40: Cynthia Cooper 

33:00: Playoff Mentality 

40:10: Championship Run

42:20: Playing Through Grief After Losing Her Mother and Teammate Kim Perrot

45:00: Toughest Championship

46:38: Comets Getting Past Egos 

50:07: Underrated Players 

52:14: Cheryl Miller And USC 

56:20: Court Chemistry With Kim Perrot 

57:15: 30th WNBA Season

58:40: Growth Of The WNBA

01:00:40: Mentoring A’Ja Wilson and Jewell Lloyd 

01:05:19: Who Raised You?

01:07:45: Wrap

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady react to the first round of the NBA playoffs including Jaylen Brown’s comments after the Celtics lost a 3-1 lead against the 76ers, why the Orlando Magic need to build around Paolo Banchero after firing head coach Jamahl Mosley and the Cavs surviving Game 7 against a young Raptors team. 

VC and T-Mac also preview Eastern and Western Conference Round 2 matchups, discussing whether Jarrett Allen can be Cleveland’s X-factor, the anticipation of Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks vs. Joel, Embiid, Tyreese Maxey, Paul George and the 76ers, why the Spurs should be worried about the Timberwolves, and what the Los Angeles Lakers need to avoid getting swept by the  Oklahoma City Thunder.

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00:00: Intro

01:05: Jaylen Brown Comments On Refs And Joel Embiid Flopping

04:25: Celtics Loss To 76ers

07:38: Magic Firing Head Coach Jamahl Mosley

19:17: Cavs Survive Raptors And Advance to Conference Semis

23:17: Cavs Vs Pistons Preview

28:26: 76ers Vs Knicks Preview

35:15: Will Jalen Brunson Lead All Scorers In Series Vs Knicks

37:04: Timberwolves Vs Spurs Preview

42:05: Lakers Vs OKC Preview

45:26: Donovan Mitchell And James Harden Court Chemistry

46:28: Tyrese Maxey And V. J. Edgecombe Duo 

48:28: Family Dynamic: Who Raised You?

52:35: Wrap

We’ve got New Jersey’s finest, Tim Thomas, on set today! Tim joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to reflect on being the No. 1 high school player in the country and playing AAU alongside Kobe Bryant and Vince on what they call the greatest team ever.

The guys also talk through the adjustments the New York Knicks need to make to get past the Atlanta Hawks and make a playoff run. Plus, Tim shares the story of bringing Nipsey Hussle to New York and explains why he thinks 50 Cent could change the game if he establishes a sports agency.

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00:00: Intro

01:43: Five-Star Basketball Camp

07:06: Playing AAU with Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter 

18:49: Kevin Garnett And Ronnie Fields

20:35: Witnessing T-Mac at Adidas ABCD Camp

24:38: Choosing Villanova Over 18 Million Dollar Adidas Deal 

28:22: Entering The League & Getting Traded Milwaukee

32:29: Milwaukee Bucks Era

39:25: Will The Knicks Win The ECF?

41:45: Los Angeles Lakers v. OKC Thunder

46:00: Connection To Nipsey Hussle 

49:20: Becoming Friends With 50 Cent 

54:16: Starting The Double Headband Trend

56:56: 2006 Western Conference Series Vs Lakers

01:00:40: Playing With Steve Nash

01:04:53: Being Teammates With Stephon Marbury

01:08:45: Player’s Ball Pro-Am

01:11:56: Tim Thomas Playaz Program

01:16:13: Life As A Coach

01:18:20: Arkay Zero Proof: Who Raised You?

01:26:13: Wrap

Godfather of hip-hop fashion, Dapper Dan pulls up in style with cousins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady for a real, lively conversation about how he went from a street hustler to a fashion icon. The proud Harlem native explains how he started remixing designer logos into original streetwear and where his inspiration came from. From working with icons like Jay-Z and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to being labeled the “king of knock-offs,” Dap shares the resilience behind his journey, along with how his designs tell stories, transform identity, and evolve with the culture.

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00:00: Intro

01:31: Origin Behind Dapper Dan’s Nickname

04:06: Dapper Dan Mentioned In Rap Lyrics

06:19: How Dapper Dan Gained Popularity Within Gangster Culture

08:10: Becoming A Gambler at 13

10:35: Transitioning From Street Life to Designing Clothes

13:05: Rucker Park

17:10: Designing For Hip-Hop Artists and Athletes

23:25: Why Dapper Dan Never Created His Own Logo

29:30: Collabing With Major Brands

33:20: Fat Boys And Yo! MTV Raps Impact

35:42: Dapper Dan’s Designing Luxury 

36:35: Resilience In The Industry 

38:25: Will The Nuggets Win The Championship

44:32: Building A Brand

51:08: Collaborating With Floyd Mayweather Jr. 

53:08: Taking Pride In Harlem

56:27: Wrap

Vince Cater and Tracy McGrady get ready for the playoffs by looking back at their first playoff experience with the Raptors against the Knicks and why their experience could mirror a potential Thunder vs Spurs matchup.

They also revisit what could have been one of VC’s most iconic dunks, and Steve Novak’s clutch shot that helped fuel the Rockets’ 22-game win streak in 2008. 

Plus, they show love to star players 34+, like Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James who are carrying their teams in the postseason.

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00:00: Intro

01:40: What Could’ve Been Vince Carter’s Greatest Dunk

06:00: Vince Carter Memorable 360 Dunk Vs Cleveland

08:40: Steve Novak Game Winner 

17:42: NBA Playoffs

19:00: 2000 Raptors Vs Knicks Playoff Series

35:58: Hornets Playoff Success

38:10: Spurs And Nuggets In The Playoffs

41:24: Will The Warriors Beat The Clippers In The Play-In Tournament

45:07: Older Vets Who Are Leading In The Playoffs

46:55: How To Guard Steph Curry

53:40: Vince Carter and Jason Kidd Playoff Chemistry

56:48: T-Mac and Yao Ming Playoff Chemistry

59:46: Family Dynamic: Who Raised You?

01:06:37: Wrap

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady sit down to revisit the moment chaos broke out during the 2003 USA qualifiers against Puerto Rico. They relive what led T-Mac to taunt his opponent, how VC was ready to jump in, and why that 2003 team could have been one of the best USA rosters ever assembled.

The cousins also debate whether Michael Jordan was robbed of an MVP during the 1986–87 season and whether the award should go to the best player in the league or the best player on the best team. They also break down why teams should be worried about the 76ers heading into the playoffs.

Plus, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady have exciting news for the fans!

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Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady sit down and chop it up, giving Kevin Durant his flowers following his impressive achievement of becoming the NBA’s top 5 all-time, while also discussing current players who could break long-standing records. The Cousins dive into how the MVP should be defined, which two teams could come out of the play-in, and why Jalen Duren is next up with Cade out. 

Plus, Vince shares the UNC moment that still makes him cringe to this day, and T-Mac explains how his team once decided to boycott their coach.

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