We are so psyched to welcome one of our favorite players, Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this episode, we first dive deep into the James Harden trade and what it means for The Philadelphia 76ers and The Los Angeles Clippers. Then Jalen joins us and we have an incredible convo. Topics include: The Oklahoma City Thunder's sudden high expectations, what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is really like as a teammate and how SGA grows each year, Chet Holmgren's competitive edge, battling against Victor Wembanyama, an incredible story about talking trash to Mark Daigneault before he became head coach, the Team USA experience, how Jalen is growing this offseason, being under recruited in high school, what he felt when he was drafted by The Thunder, how he feels about Oklahoma City as a place and much more.




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Episode 181: Jalen Williams

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.

Sports

On this Monday’s episode of The Old Man & the Three Things, JJ is joined by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of ‘The Dunker Spot’ to break down some of the first round Game 4’s we saw on Sunday — James Harden, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks; Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves sweep of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns; and Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks vs. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers. 

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Episode 231: Unpacking Mavs vs. Clippers Game 4 & James Harden’s Takeover. Plus, the Suns Get Swept and Knicks vs. Sixers| OM3 THINGS

This week on The Old Man and the Three we’re thrilled to welcome back ESPN’s Tim Legler. JJ and Tim get into all things NBA playoffs for a deep dive of the thoughts and observations of the first round from these series’: Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving against Paul George, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and the Los Angeles Clippers; Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein and the New York Knicks against Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Philadelphia 76ers; LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers against Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets; and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves against Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and the Phoenix Suns. Then, JJ and Tommy are joined by Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier of ‘Alternate Routes’ to discuss what-ifs in the sports world.

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Episode 230: An NBA Playoffs First Round Deep Dive With Tim Legler, Plus Sports What-Ifs With ‘Alternate Routes’

On this Monday’s episode of The Old Man and the Three Things, JJ is joined by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. to break down their most notable takeaways from Game 1 of these first round series: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the New York Knicks vs. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Philadelphia 76ers; LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets; and Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks vs. Paul George, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Episode 229: NBA Playoffs Game 1 Takeaways: Knicks vs. Sixers, Lakers vs. Nuggets, Mavs vs. Clippers | OM3 THINGS

This week we are extremely excited to welcome UConn men’s head basketball coach Dan Hurley to the show! JJ and Tommy open the show breaking down what LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers need to do to in order to upset Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets in the 2-7 matchup in the first round. Then, Hurley joins to share what he’s learned from winning back-to-back NCAA national championships, who some of his biggest coaching influences are, and the legacy basketball family he grew up in with his dad, Bob Hurley (Hall of Fame coach) and Bobby Hurley (former Duke point guard, lottery pick, and ASU head coach). Hurley also shares what intangible characteristics he looks for in recruits, the teams and leagues his UConn offense is inspired by, and so much more. Let’s go!

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Episode 228: Dan Hurley

JJ Redick shares who he voted for on his NBA Awards ballot for the 2023-24 season, including MVP, All-NBA teams, All-Defense teams, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie teams, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Clutch Player of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year.

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Episode 181: Jalen Williams

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