The Long Shot with Duncan Robinson and Davis Reid

A legend stops by the show this week, as the guys are joined by NBA analyst Doris Burke! Before they sit down with her, Duncan and Davis discuss Duncan’s most recent record-setting performance in Miami, the brilliance of Steph Curry, Bam’s game winner against Brooklyn, and pre-game/post-game rituals + the Long Shot Feature. 

 

Then they talk all things hoops with Doris, including her days as a point guard at Providence, her role in the media, some of her favorite moments in her career, the MVP race, continuing to welcome women into the NBA community and much more! 

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This week, the guys welcome NBA All Star Bam Adebayo to the show! First, Duncan and Davis talk about the crazy NBA travel schedule, playing at altitude, upcoming playoff seeding, and more (including Hugo Boss and NBA TopShot giveaways)! 

Bam then joins and discusses his decision to go to Kentucky and how it prepped him for the NBA. He recounts his famous Heat pre-draft workout and how he is perfect for Miami. The conversation then turns to teams Bam looks forward to playing and some trash talk he has with friends around the league, including Jayson Tatum and the ECF block from last year. They close out the show with an UNDrafted that you won’t want to miss.

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This week, the guys are riding solo without a guest because there is a lot to discuss. They start by reliving Duncan’s run to the Final Four in 2018 and celebrating with the team in Los Angeles. Then, they shift to the NBA and talk about the Heat’s road trip in NYC, Duncan’s trash talk, and how teams adjust to new rosters after the deadline. Davis recounts what it was like to try and guard Russell Westbrook which leads to a discussion about the differences between college and the NBA. Lastly, the guys show some love to DiDi Richards, this week’s Long Shot Feature. 

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Duncan stays in Miami, but the rest of the league is shaken up a little bit after the trade deadline. In this episode, the guys react to the crazy week in the NBA and what it is like to be involved in trade rumors. Then, they talk some NCAA March Madness, their appreciation for college basketball compared to the NBA, and tease some merch that is on the way. 

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It’s not very often that an athlete realizes their dream to become a professional athlete. But it’s an even rarer accomplishment to realize that dream while also becoming a cult icon. That’s where Tyler Herro comes in. Since bursting on to the scene in 2019, Herro has not only proven to be a force on the court, but also on social media. In this sit-down with Duncan and Davis, Tyler expands on both of those subjects, as well as playing with a chip on his shoulder, avoiding having his game "put in a box”, coming off the bench, the importance of finishing games, and much more.

RUNDOWN

Duncan reminisces about meeting Tyler for the first time in summer league

Looking back on their workouts and how hungry they were to prove themselves

What were their early perceptions of each other

Details of the early morning workouts and the competitive nature of the group

What’s it like playing on the court together

Duncan breaks down how their respective styles compliment each other’s games

Is there any tangible elements he wants to add to his game

On his decommitment from Wisconsin and would things look different now if had gone there

Before he went to Kentucky was he thinking ‘one and done’

How much was the ability to make shots a difference maker in getting him on the floor at KU

On the change in the vibe of the Miami locker since they’ve gone their recent run

How does his approach change whether he’s starting or coming off the bench, if at all

What has stuck out to him concerning the Heat culture

Where does he get his unrelenting confidence from

How does he handle his immense popularity in Miami

Is there a moment in his life that sticks out as ultra pivotal to his success

UNDrafted

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It’s all-star break, which means the guys wanted to take a break from interviews as well this week and instead dip into the mail bag to answer some burning questions from listeners. From on-the-court breakdowns to stories of Duncan over-estimating his fame, this one covers a lot of great content and brings a mixture of detailed explanations with hilarious anecdotes. 

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Scott Van Pelt has been has been a reporter and broadcaster for over a quarter century and shows no signs of slowing down. After making a name for himself at the Golf Channel, his path led him to a long and illustrious career with ESPN, where he has thrived by not conforming to the so-called conventional rules of broadcasting and journalism. So what’s his secret? Well, he’s got a few. But more important than secrets are his stories and experiences, and those are plentiful. He discusses them all in this humble and honest interview where he digs deep into several topics, such as the role luck has played in his life, his famous “I will never work at ESPN” stickie note, the challenge of tackling subjects that are bigger than sports, the social media landscape, and much more. Van Pelt delivers on every level and it’s an interview you won’t want to miss. 

RUNDOWN

Discusses “luck” and how it relates to a career

On owning your success and where that comes from

Are there moments when he realizes he’s similar to many of the stars he’s interviewing

Scott explains his “I will never work at ESPN” stickie note

What’s gotten him to the point of being unapologetically himself

Did he always have the vision of speaking to things outside of sports

How has the social media landscape changed how he goes about his business

Gives his Big10 hoops take and breaks down Michigan

Scott gives some interview advice to Duncan and Davis

How does he stay on top of all the sports news

Talks about the Tiger documentary and his relationship with him

Discusses the “This is SportsCenter” ad campaign

Is there a specific moment that shaped his career path

UNDrafted

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Kendrick Nunn can flat out score. Everyone in the NBA is well aware of that now. But while his game was always there, the recognition and respect he deserved seemed to be overlooked at times. Coming from a high school career with 4 straight state titles, then a college career where he nearly led the nation in scoring, K-Nunn thought he was a sure-fire pick in the NBA draft. But then he wasn't. That's where his path took a turn to the G-League, and just like Duncan, he had to make his minutes count. The league started to take notice in the 2019 Summer League and from that point on, Nunn has been expanding his game, his minutes, and his reputation. In this humbling interview, K-Nunn talks about how hard it was to wait his turn, what it's like know that he has truly arrived, whether or not he feels like his journey was destiny, and much more.  

 RUNDOWN

• Duncan and K-Nunn discuss their history together 

• K-Nunn discusses the development of his game and how he has turned into a 3-level scorer 

• Did playing in Oakland and being counted on purely as a scorer help advance his overall game

• Was not getting drafted demoralizing or adding to the chip on his shoulder

• Was going undrafted actually beneficial for him and why did he choose Golden State

• Did he get the opportunities to show his game when he was in Warrior's preseason camp with Steph, KD, Klay, and Draymond

• How did he accept the role of coming off the bench in the G-League when he knew he could start

• Was it hard to be patient in the two years of balling out before truly getting his shot

• Does he view the summer league of 2019 as his coming out party to the NBA

• How did that summer influence his first year in the NBA

• Where does his confidence and belief in himself come from

• On his ability to always be ready

• Discusses his legendary high school career and the 4 straight state championships

• Have the practices been toned this year because of the crazy schedule

• Does he suffer any imposter syndrome or does he feel it's destiny and he was meant to be in the NBA

• Is there a specific moment that stands out that was pivotal to his success

• UNDrafted

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It's a double-dose of entertainment this week, as the guys welcome in not one but two guests to the show: YouTube sensation, fellow podcaster, and the content king Kenny Beecham and then author, creator of Club Trillion, and Ohio State Buckeye Mark Titus. To kick things off, Kenny sits down and digs into several topics, including how he broke through the swarm of content creators to make his mark, becoming a voice in the basketball community, his new show “Called Game,” and the weaknesses in NBA 2K. Following that, the hilarious Mark Titus joins the show and let's it all hang out as he breaks down just how the "benchwarmer" narrative began for him, how he was discovered by Bill Simmons, his viral tweet about Duncan that took the media by storm, his hoop skills, and much more. It's a packed house this week, so take a seat and enjoy.  

KENNY RUNDOWN

• On how it all began for him 

• How hard was it to push through the moments when no one was listening

• Falling in love with content creation

• On keeping his mind focused on what he wanted to accomplish and pushing through the tough times

• Kenny explains his new show "Called Game"

• The crew breaks down NBA 2K and the inconsistencies that riddle the game and it's player rankings

• Are there players that Kenny likes watching but just don't translate into success in the game

• In what ways can the makers of the game improve these deficiencies

• What moment in his career had the biggest impact on his success

MARK RUNDOWN

• On peaking in the 8th grade

• Upon arriving at OSU, did he ever have dreams of making it to the NBA?

• When his benchwarmer narrative started to take hold, did he struggle with being taken seriously

• If had arrived a few years later, would podcasting been a part of his story

• Tells the story of how Bill Simmons first reached out to him

• The guys address and break down the viral tweet that Mark sent out about Duncan

• Duncan describes the struggle with having humility, but needing to push that aside on the court

• Did Mark ever watch Duncan play and say to himself "I can be that guy".

• Mark explains the the values of Coldwater, Ohio

• What moment in his career does he think was pivotal to his success

• The UNDrafted

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Georges Niang had all the accolades in high school, and racked up plenty more at Iowa State. He was a 2x All-American and a dominant force for the Cyclones who proved time and time again that he was a big-time player. Yet, when the NBA draft arrived, he lasted until #50 and many doubted he could contribute at the next level. While getting drafted in the NBA is an incredible accomplishment in itself, Georges quickly realized he had to make changes to his game to become a mainstay in the league. And did he ever. In this honest and humble interview, he sits down with Duncan and Davis and details the journey he took from a decorated college player, to the G-League, to the NBA bench, and now ultimately a key role on the court with the Jazz. Plus, he keeps it real on what he thought of Duncan's NBA chances when they were growing up in the same area. Did we say he was honest? Maybe we should change that to brutally honest.

RUNDOWN

Duncan and Georges reminisce about growing up in the same neighborhood 

How has the constant lack of notoriety shaped his habits and ultimately his career

Did Georges ever think Duncan had a shot at the NBA

Breaks down the process of changing his game coming out of college to adapt to the NBA style

Discusses the feeling of having a low draft stock even after having great success at the college level

Was changing his game a matter of self awareness or Jazz brass saying he had to - or both

How did his G-League Experience help and prepare him for the role that he has now with the Jazz

How does he fully develop a complete arsenal when he knows there are certain aspects of his game that are getting him on the floor 

What difference has he noticed about the Jazz this year as compared to last and what or who have been the difference makers

How hard is it to manage feelings when playing against close friends in the league.

What moments stand out in his career as 'life' game changers

The UNDRAFTED segment

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