This time Sloane welcomes sports journalist Taylor Rooks! They talk about her career journey and women's experiences in sports media. They discuss getting driver's licenses at 16, high school experiences, and celebrity crushes. Rooks shares her "welcome to the league" moment covering her first NBA All-Star game and establishing a connection with Kevin Durant. She advises Sloan on developing good interview questions, dealing with nerves, interviewing athletes, and gaining credibility as a young woman in sports journalism. They also discuss sports opinions, fantasy sports, and women's voices in sports media. The tone is relaxed and conversational as they bond over shared interests in sports and broadcasting. Rooks encourages Sloan, telling her to focus on improving her skills. Plus, we learn how well Taylor knows Taylor with Sloane Knows Your Game Trivia!

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• Getting your driver's license at 16 is a big moment of freedom and responsibility.
• Approaching interviews like you're talking to a friend helps manage nerves.
• Keep practicing your craft to become an excellent interviewer.
• Use your unique perspective to ask questions that propel the conversation.
• Believe in your talent and don't be afraid to own it.
• Focus on perfecting your skills rather than changing minds.
• Interviewing is about a back-and-forth exchange, not just Q&A.
• LeBron James has a powerful presence that changes the atmosphere.

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This time Sloane talks to the Lob City Legend, DeAndre Jordan. Jordan shares his experience playing against future NBA stars during his time in AAU tournaments. He mentions players like Michael Beasley, Kevin Love, Derrick Rose, and Eric Gordon, all of whom have made a name for themselves in the NBA. Jordan's excitement and admiration for these players is evident as he recalls playing against them in high school and the impact it had on his confidence and growth as a player. Plus, find out who he dressed up for at Halloween as a kid and another round of "Takes Hotter Than Kelly Oubre Jr."

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This time on Sloane Knows, her guest is not just a fantastic player on the court; he's an incredible person off it too, he’s the one and only Jrue Holiday. Jrue has made a big name with his amazing skills, especially on defense. But did you know there's so much more to him than just basketball? On the show we find out what he was like when he was 15, how he deals with sibling rivalry and how he has been able to play 14 seasons in the NBA! Plus Sloane and Jrue play a round of “Takes Hotter Than Kelly Oubre Jr” and we find out if Sloane knows more about Jrue, than he does. 

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On this episode, Sloane interviews NBA legend and the newest member of the Golden State Warriors, Chris "CP3" Paul! Sloane and CP3 talk about Paul's Club 61 leadership program, where he brings kids from different cities to LA for three days of activities, community service, and conversations. Paul shares his experiences as a 14-year-old in high school, trying to find himself as a basketball player and dealing with being vertically challenged compared to other players. They also talk about Paul's childhood dreams of playing in the NBA and NFL, his love for football, and his admiration for Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson. Sloane also does a round of "Takes Hotter Than Kelly Oubre Jr" and finds out she knows more about Chris than he knows about himself.

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Quotes

• 00:00:18 - "Today, we are talking to the point god, Chris Paul."
• 00:04:56 - "Any and everything Allen Iverson was doing was what I wanted to do."
• 00:05:12 - "Whatever Michael Jordan was doing was who I was with."
• 00:08:27 - "It's just different now. Obviously, social media kids now, everybody shows their highlights, not their lowlights."
• 00:11:14 - "And so your game just sort of changes and evolves sometimes for the betterment of your game."
• 00:14:35 - "Okay. So we're going to move on to another segment that I like to call, takes hotter than Kelly Oubre Jr."
• 00:18:09 - "J. Cole can hoop."
• 00:23:30 - "Because back in the day when the league first started, these guys didn't have access to all the health and all the doctors and all that."
• 00:25:22 - "But Shea, Baze, Schroeder, Steven Adams, all them guys on that team sort of helped me like fall back in love with the game."
• 00:27:09 - "Because it's basically a cheat code now."

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Sloane interviews Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star, ESPN analyst, and social justice advocate. She was also the number one overall pick in the 2014 WNBA draft. Sloane talks to her about what it was like to play competitively with her sister, the experience of Chiney and her sister being the first siblings to both be overall one number pick, and how they survived without ever fighting. Plus, Sloane gets her hot takes on the NBA with a round of "Takes Hotter Than Kelly Oubre Jr." and compares their sibling rivalries.

00:02:13 Siblings can excel together.

00:08:13 Texas girl not for snow.

00:08:27 Dreams can come true.

00:15:55 Eat well to perform well.

00:20:30 Nigerians are superhuman athletes.

00:24:58 Teamwork makes the dream work.

00:29:58 Dame has great shoes.

00:34:49 Women are powerful in their own right.

00:36:27 Never stop creating content.

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Sloane talks to Ronnie 2K, the creator of NBA2K, who reveals that he grew 16 inches in high school and went on to play competitive basketball at the college level. Find out how a kid who always loved playing games got to make a career of it. Ronnie talks about his journey to becoming a social media and gaming superstar, who his favorite players are, and his opinion on the best cover of NBA 2k. Plus Sloane gets his hot takes "that are hotter than Kelly Oubre Jr." If you love the NBA and are a gamer, this episode is for you.

00:00:11 Grow, play, learn, win.

00:07:14 Learn from your idols.

00:14:39 Be professional and unbiased.

00:18:33 2K skills still strong.

00:23:57 NBA players are close friends.

00:27:09 Live life to the fullest.

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15-year-old Sloane knows a lot about the NBA, but does she know more than than Candace Parker, the two-time WNBA champion and MVP? Candace Parker is a two-time WNBA champion and 2008 MVP and Rookie of the Year. She is considered one of the greatest players of all time and is currently talking NBA on TNT and playing for the Las Vegas Aces.

"Never underestimate the power of the grind. I respect the grind and I think that's what it takes to be successful." - Candace Parker

Candace Parker was already a star athlete at 15, playing basketball and dreaming of reaching the WNBA. She was a normal kid with unique talent, wearing braces, watching Sister Sister, and dreaming of the big stage. Years later, after winning a championship and MVP award, Candace reflects on her memorable plays and calls. In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. What was it like for Candace Parker when she was 15 years old and one of the best basketball players in the world?

2. Who would win in a NBA/WNBA mixed doubles match with Candace Parker as one of the players?

3. What is the most memorable play and call of Candace Parker's career?

And of course.....What takes does she have that are hotter than Kelly Oubre Jr?

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Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Chandler Parsons dreamed of playing for the Florida Gators and becoming an NBA player. He did both and had a fantastic career playing for the Rockets, Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Hawks. In this episode find out how he overcame being put on the JV squad in high school to become an NBA great. Plus Sloan gets some hot takes from him and shows off her NBA knowledge in a quiz versus Chandler. 

Notes:

0:38S Life at 14 for Chandler and Orlando

2:30 Early love for Shaq and Penny Hardaway

4:30 What scared Chandler at 14

6:06 How surreal his life seems to him.

12:00 Takes Hotter Than Kelly Oubre Jr.

17:30 Chandler takes on Sloane at trivia

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Sloane knows Baron Davis! On this episode of Sloane Knows Best, the NBA know-it-all learns all about the life of the 5’2” high schooler years before he grew some inches and became a Golden State Warrior. 

Davis shares his favorite highlights of his NBA career, what he feels about the league today and offers Sloane a dream gig! The two prove that school rivalries never die but healthy bets can lead to friendship! Tune in.

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Episode Notes:

[0:00:00] Sloane’s INTRO to Baron Davis

[0:00:37] The history books remember the “We Believe” Warriors

[0:01:30] Baron takes us back to his life in the 9th grade

[0:03:21] 5’2” and dreaming of the NBA

[0:04:17] Childhood memories with Earl Watson, Dion Glover, Tayshaun Prince and Gilbert Arenas

[0:06:42] Baron’s “Welcome to the League” moment featuring John Stockton and Karl Malone

[0:08:18] “We Believe” Warriors (Davis, Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, Monta Ellis, Al Harrington and Jason Richardson) vs 2022 Warriors (Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins)

[0:11:38] Most memorable play in Baron’s career

[0:13:30] Jordan Poole’s a reliable wildcard

[0:14:49] On Ja Morant as Most Improved Player

[0:15:30] A job pitch to Adam Silver

[0:16:07] GAME: Takes hotter than Kelly Oubre, Jr.

[0:16:46] Best Dressed NBA Player

[0:17:11] Best Shoe Game in the NBA

[0:17:24] Funniest NBA Player

[0:17:55] Favorite Current NBA Player

[0:18:31] NBA Player for President

[0:19:35] Best Singer or Rapper in the NBA

[0:20:57] NBA Players love themselves most

[0:23:26] Who is Trae Young without Steph Curry?

[0:24:00] GAME: Muggsy or Manute

[0:24:18 ] Instagram or TikTok

[0:24:25] Town or Chill

[0:24:32] MJ or Lebron

[0:24:40] Zion Williamson or Ja Morant

[0:24:53] New York or LA

[0:24:58] Ronaldo or Messi

[0:25:38] A bet is set: Brentwood or Crossroads

[0:26:36] Doris Burke or Sloane?

[0:28:20] Outro

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Months before Dwight Howard’s triumphant transition to the Taiwanese basketball league, he took some time to reminisce about his dreams-turned-manifestations in the NBA. 

Sloane and Dwight discuss everything from him overcoming a candy addiction only a child could dream of, to his uncanny welcome into the NBA by the one and only Kobe Bryant. Dwight shares insightful and candid opinions about his NBA peers and even spars over a few NBA stats with our favorite 15-year-old. Press play to see if Sloane truly knows best, according to Superman himself.

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Episode Notes:

[0:00:00] Sloane’s INTRO to Dwight Howard

[0:00:30] Dwight’s candy bar obsession

[0:02:22] Dwight manifests the NBA at 14 years old

[0:03:45] Sloane manifests marriage to Jalen Green?

[0:04:30] The education of NBA team names: what is a Laker?

[0:05:49] Dwight had a tub full of college basketball offers

[0:07:20] Dwight Howard on Mikey Williams and the advantages of social media for young players

[0:09:04] Kobe Bryant jumps over Dwight Howard

[0:10:45] Dwight Howard guarding his idols

[0:12:30] GAME TIME: Takes Hotter Than Kelly Ray Junior & Stephan A. Smith

[0:13:34] Best dressed NBA player

[0:14:05] Best shoe game in the NBA

[0:14:20] Funniest NBA players

[0:15:12] Best soccer player in the NBA

[0:15:47] Best singer in the NBA

[0:16:07] NBA player for President

[0:17:43] Dunk contest finalists

[0:18:26] Dwight is all the Howards

[0:19:30] GAME TIME: Muggsy or Manute

[0:19:40] MJ or Kobe

[0:19:42] Lakers or 60s

[0:19:47] Hawks or Falcons

[0:19:50] Nike or Adidas

[0:19:53] Gatorade or Powerade

[0:20:08] Instagram or TikTok

[0:20:20] Sweet or Salty

[0:20:24] Zion Williamson or Ja Morant

[0:21:10] Steph Curry or Magic Johnson

[0:21:34] Trey Songz or Big Sean

[0:21:50] NY or LA

[0:21:53] Ronaldo or Messi

[0:22:04] Doris Burke or Sloane

[0:22:22] Thank yous

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