In this episode of Dawg Talk Podcast, J Mac and KCP sit down with Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. to talk about finally getting healthy after toe surgery, the mental grind of playing through pain for years, and what it’s really like fighting for your spot as an undrafted guard in the league.

Scotty opens up about:

Playing through a fractured toe and turf toe for years

The moment he finally decided to get surgery and what recovery looks like

The mental battle of G League life, two-way contracts, and waiting on opportunity

Growing up as Scottie Pippen’s son and dealing with pressure, expectations, and comparisons

Going from Fort Lauderdale to Sierra Canyon and hooping on a “high school Lakers” type squad full of future pros

Choosing Vanderbilt and developing under Jerry Stackhouse in the SEC

Getting overlooked, going undrafted, and grinding through team workouts

The difference between his time with the Lakers and finding his footing with the Grizzlies

That first real NBA opportunity in Miami and how it changed his confidence

Life in Memphis off the court, favorite spots, gaming, and his unexpected favorite movie

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Nap Wake-Up Call & Episode Intro
02:15 – Playing on Nine Toes: Injury Story
05:05 – Years of Pain: Ice Buckets & Pain Meds
07:40 – Growing Up as Scottie Pippen’s Son
10:20 – Sierra Canyon & Celebrity High School Hoops
13:45 – From No Buzz to Vanderbilt
17:00 – EYBL Matchups with Future NBA Stars
19:55 – 2K Ratings & Gaming Talk
22:40 – Multi-Sport Childhood & Football Stories
25:30 – Life at Vanderbilt & SEC Lessons
28:40 – NBA Draft Process & Going Undrafted
31:00 – Lakers vs Grizzlies: Opportunity Shift
33:40 – Two-Way Contract Life & G League Grind
35:10 – Off-Court Life: Memphis, Movies & More

If you love real hoop stories, behind-the-scenes NBA grind talk, and locker-room level jokes, this one is for you.

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