The ‘Winging It’ crew is kicking off the new year with 13-time NBA All-Star and NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki. They compare what it was like for an international player to come to the NBA when he was a rookie as opposed to now (05:25), discuss his “Welcome to the League” moments (11:43), and break down his mindset during his historic Finals run in 2011 with the Dallas Mavericks (18:20).

      
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Dirk Nowitzki on His Remaining Time in the Changing NBA, “Welcome to the League” Moments, and Becoming a Champion  | Winging It (Ep. 4)

Vince Carter of the Atlanta Hawks returns to ‘Winging It’ for a second season with his co-host Annie Finberg. Vince and Annie are going off script to offer a behind-the-scenes look at what NBA players think and talk about, and an inside look at Vince’s 21st and final season in the NBA. As well as talking to guests (from other players like Steph Curry to music stars like 2 Chainz), they’ll cover the Hawks’ season, the '19-’20 NBA season, the broader worlds of sports and pop culture, and much more. Whatever they’re talking about, just know they’re winging it.

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Vince and Annie are joined by Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer The-Dream to discuss rappers in politics (4:00), working with Beyoncé (19:00), the songwriting process (27:00), and more.
Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg
Guest: The-Dream
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The-Dream on Writing Grammy-Winning Hit Records

Vince and Annie are joined by MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. to discuss how he learned golf from Tiger Woods (04:00), having his father as a teammate in the MLB (24:00), and more.
Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg
Guest: Ken Griffey Jr.
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Ken Griffey Jr. on His Hall of Fame Baseball Career

Vince and Annie are joined by 2017 NBA champion Matt Barnes to discuss how cannabis could be beneficial for NBA players, developing his podcast ‘All the Smoke’ with Stephen Jackson, his unforgettable clash with Kobe Bryant, and more.
Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg
Guest: Matt Barnes
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Matt Barnes on Advocating for Cannabis, ‘All the Smoke,’ and Playing Against Kobe Bryant

Vince and Annie discuss the potential impact of the Los Angeles Lakers winning the 2020 NBA championship on the value of the big-man position. Later in the show, they react to some of the recent coach hirings and look at some of the open coaching positions.
Hosts: Vince Carter and Annie Finberg
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NBA Coaches on the Move and Job Vacancies

Vince and Annie are joined by NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis to discuss retiring after winning the Super Bowl (18:40), how he got his nickname “The Bus” (27:35), and the NFL’s COVID-19 problem (29:00).
Hosts: Vince Carter & Annie Finberg
Guest: Jerome Bettis
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Dirk Nowitzki on His Remaining Time in the Changing NBA, “Welcome to the League” Moments, and Becoming a Champion | Winging It (Ep. 4)

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