Ryan talks with 2010 NBA All-Rookie 1st Team, 11-year NBA vet, Darren Collison about his Draft Day, the first thing he bought with his NBA check, and playing with Chris Paul as a rookie. Ryan and Darren also breakdown some film on 2 of the guys that Darren has trained in preparation for the the NBA, Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren.

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This week Ryan talks with fellow 2nd-Round NBA Draft pick and a University of Iowa Legend, Luka Garza about his "Welcome to the NBA Moment" going toe-to-toe with Joel Embiid as a rookie, dropping a perfect Skyhook over "friend of the show" Walker Kessler, and playing at a small private high school in Washington D.C.

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On this special episode of NBA Rookie Life, ten-year NBA veteran and Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, previews NBA TV's new documentary 'Shaq: The Rookie Season.' Shaq and Ryan both share their 'Welcome to the NBA' moments, and Ryan describes Shaq's pre-game intimidation tactics. 

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Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, is joined by Jabari Smith Jr., the third pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Ryan and Jabari discuss Jabari's "welcome to the NBA" moment, his draft night, and matching up with Lebron and Giannis. Jabari Smith Jr. talks about his relationship with his father, NBA player Jabari Smith Sr., and the advice he's given him that helped him get to the NBA. 

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Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, is joined by NBA vet and host of the podcast 'Knuckleheads,' Quentin Richardson. Ryan and Q-Rich discuss Tari Eason's recent performances and the players they're excited to see in the Rising Stars player pool. Q-Rich shares some of his rookie stories from draft night. 

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Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets Ryan Hollins tells the story of his draft night, standing out in team workouts, and why he's grateful he went to Charlotte. Ryan goes through some of his favorite rookie moments from this season so far, with highlights from Bennedict Mathurin and Paolo Banchero. Utah Jazz rookie Walker Kessler joins to discuss how he felt on draft night, getting traded, and his double-double during his debut game. 

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