Theo welcomes Wesley for a deep dive into his 17-year professional basketball journey. He reflects on his upbringing, early development, and the lessons that shaped him as a player. Wesley walks through the college recruitment process, choosing Marquette, and how EYBL helped sharpen his game. He breaks down the reality of NBA-level competition, draft night emotions, and the overseas opportunities that kept his career alive. The conversation highlights his NBA breakthrough, guarding some of the game’s biggest legends, and memorable Portland teams. The episode delivers rare insight into longevity, adaptability, and surviving at the highest level of basketball.

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Theo welcomes Pierre for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about his basketball journey. He opens up about his upbringing, hooping in Vegas, and the injuries that shaped his path. Pierre reflects on choosing a college, his time at Baylor, and the mentality that defined his senior season. He takes us through draft night, the tough period that followed, and the ongoing battle with injuries. Pierre discusses finding his game again in Dallas, his overseas journey, and the surreal experience of seeing Luka dominate in Europe before closing the show with rapid-fire questions that reveal who he is on and off the court.

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Theo welcomes Michael Beasley for an honest, unfiltered conversation about his life on and off the court. Beas reflects on being out of the NBA, the criticism around 1-on-1 play, and his PG County roots. He opens up about the “weed” and “thug” stigmas, growing up with KD, and choosing Kansas State. Beasley relives leaving college, draft night, and adjusting to a new NBA crowd while trouble continued to follow him. He talks Miami, hating his time in Minnesota, losing his mother, and ultimately accepting life after the league. The episode closes with Big 3 talk and “We Them Fruits.”

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The team welcomes Monty Williams to Run Your Race for an insightful, vulnerable, and wide-ranging conversation. Monty reflects on the biggest lessons the NBA taught him, how he learned to balance basketball with real life, and what a fresh start in Phoenix meant for his growth. He shares his journey from player to coach, navigating difficult moments, and the profound impact Coach Pop had on his approach. Monty opens up about coaching star players, the risks of overcoaching, his time in Philadelphia, and the unique challenges of the NBA Bubble. He closes with wisdom on honesty, transparency, and leading players the right way.

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Theo sits down with Mark Cuban for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation about his life in business and basketball. He talks about his early sports background, how his entrepreneurial journey began, and the unconventional path that led him to sneak into an MBA program. Mark shares stories of sleeping on the floor, his first big business win, and ultimately buying the Mavericks. He reflects on Dirk’s legacy, the hardest parts of NBA ownership, and the unforgettable 2011 championship run. Cuban reveals near-misses on Giannis and Kobe, drafting Luka, selling the Mavs, and his thoughts on the Cooper Flagg lottery.

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Welcome back and welcome Dwayne Bacon to the show for an honest and inspiring conversation about his basketball journey. From growing up in Lakeland and locking in on hoops at Oak Hill to the influence of Austin Rivers on Florida basketball, Bacon shares his rise through high school and college recruitment. He opens up about his time at Florida State, returning for his sophomore year, and making the leap to the NBA. Dwayne reflects on hanging with Michael Jordan, playing alongside Kemba Walker, and battling depression before reinventing himself overseas—culminating in an MVP season. The episode wraps with rapid-fire questions and laughs.

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