The Old Man and the Three

In this fourth installment of the OM3 Leadership Series, JJ and Tommy sit down with human rights activist and founder & Executive Director of the 'Equal Justice Initiative' Bryan Stevenson. In this fascinating and emotionally moving interview, Bryan explains what the EJI actually does, the journey he has taken that brought him to this point, the difficulties of dealing with the political and social rhetoric in today's society, what makes a true leader, and so much more. It's a can't miss interview that will surely open your eyes, your mind, and your heart.

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Describes what the Equal Justice Initiative does

Why the EJI came about and how congress stopped funding for legal representation for death row inmates

What was the initial feedback and was it difficult getting money from donors for this project

What was his "ah-ha" moment that sent him on this mission

How white supremacy has reached another high point in these recent years

Have the attacks on the capital altered his mindset

1 in 10 death row inmates are innocent. How do we get that number understood by the public

How surreal was it to see some of his life's work in a movie 

How much of his time now is talking to elected officials

The difficulty of not getting frustrated by the political rhetoric of today

Has there been a personal toll that his work has taken on him

How would he describe leadership and who are some of the best leaders he's seen

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It's a very special episode of the Old Man and the Three this week as JJ and Tommy kick the show off by welcoming in Tyrese Haliburton as their new NBA correspondent. Wise beyond his years, Tyrese will be reporting in to the show often to discuss news and notes around the NBA and, of course, to give his unique take on what's going on behind the scenes. Then, the episode makes a shift to the lighter side when the hilarious SNL legend and new sitcom star Kenan Thompson joins in. Kenan details the quirks behind the SNL curtain and takes a deep dive into his career and how far he has come. He also gives the breakdown of his brand new show on NBC called "Kenan". Then, as if that isn't enough, we go back to Tyrese for the TOP 5 / Draft. It's a packed show that you will not want to miss.   

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​Tyrese Haliburton

JJ and Tommy welcome Tyrese into the OM3 family as they announce him as their new NBA correspondent 

The guys discuss JJ's ejection and JJ clarifies what really went down

The discussion shifts to the explosion in popularity of Top Shots and collectables as a whole

Break down of Tyrese's play of late and how the game is slowing down for him

Tyrese lists off some more 'welcome to the NBA' moments​

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Kenan Thompson

Talks about his new show and how it came about

The differences between doing a sitcom and performing on SNL

What's his game day routine on Saturdays

Was it hard to adjust to the late nights and when did his body got used to that schedule

Did he ever think he would be doing this for 18 years

What were his feelings about appearing on SNL for the first time

Who are favorite people to do impressions of

Keenan does some impressions

Does he ever get starstruck on set

Is there a role from his early acting career that people bring ups all the time

His reaction to Lorne Michaels saying he's the one guy he can always count on

What is it that keeps him locked in and coming back for more

How does he measure whether or not a segment hits

What happens when a sketch is just not working

Have there been cast members that have come in where he knew immediately they were just going to kill

Was Jimmy Fallon the worst at keeping a straight face during a sketch

Is there a moment where the sketch just went so far off the rails it was out of control

What celebrity host stands out in his mind for doing a great job

Where do his sports loyalties lie

How does it work with the whole free celebrity tickets

TOP 5 / Draft with Tyrese

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In this special bonus podcast, JJ and Tommy would like to introduce a brand new segment on the Old Man and the Three called "Eat, Pray, Dunk". This will be a segment that takes a deeper look into the athlete's life with conversations that delve into the cross section of sports, wellness, health, food, wine, and all the other aspects of an NBA player's life that may not be on the forefront of social media and in the public eye. And with that being said, who better to kick off this series than close friend of the pod Kevin Love. As usual, Kevin brings his 'A' game, and not only answers some burning questions and offers some honest and straightforward insight, but challenges JJ and Tommy with some questions of his own. Join us for Eat, Pray, Dunk. 

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• What was the motivation behind the reinvention of his body, training, and overall game

• Are there any behaviors he looks back on in disbelief that actually took part in

• Tommy delves into his unhealthy eating habits when he was in college

• Which food that he gave up does he miss the most

• How seeing change in his body boosted his motivation

• On the dangers of taking a lifestyle change too far to where it becomes mentally unhealthy

• The importance of having a balanced life and having mental check-ins

• Due to the unstable circumstances of this year, has this been the toughest year to handle mentally

• The angst a player feels when they are not able to play

• How this season presents so many unique challenges

• On making sure to enjoy the moment and to always aim to have no regrets

• Kevin discusses his engagement

• Speed round food questions

• When did wine become a 'thing'

• What are the best affordable wines

The crew gives some of their most underrated food place 

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Julius Randle is known league wide as someone who doesn't take plays off, a tireless worker, and a very underrated player. But that last narrative might be changing a bit this year as he is enjoying the finest season of his career, leading the Knicks to a surprising 6th seed position in the east. In this humble and honest interview, Julius digs deep into such topics as what it's like playing for Tom Thibodeau and how he's helped change the culture in NY, how he mentally worked through his season ending injury in his rookie year, on developing his 3 point shot, playing with Kobe during his last year, and much more. It's easy to see why he's such a respected player around the league. Then, to cap things off, JJ and Tommy welcome in close friend of the pod Kevin Love for the Top5/Draft. **Important note: The new segment "Eat, Pray, Dunk" will be premiering on Monday with Kevin Love as the first guest. You absolutely will want to hear that conversation so be sure to listen. 

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Julius Randle​

Would he say that the Knicks have exceeded his expectations this year

Discusses what it's like playing for Tom Thibodeau

What is it about the young guys that have flourished under his coaching

The difficulty of not getting reps this year due to lack of practice

On craving the detailed preparation that Thibs brings and how he has welcomed it

How being prepared has translated into confidence

From a mental standpoint, how did he deal with coming to the NBA and losing after winning so much in college

Discusses his mindset after suffering a broken leg on opening night of his rookie season 

On making the hurdle of getting back to real game motion after an injury

Is this career year he's having due to the coaching, him just getting better, or both

Is there a feeling of vindication with him having such a great year

What's the "no fan" MSG experience been like

On dealing with the media in the major markets he has played in

Discusses the young talent that was on those laker teams in his early years in LA

On developing his 3 point shot and how he cultivated that skill

The genius of Fred Vincent as a shooting coach

How important footwork is to a successful shot and did he learn anything from Kobe 

On the viral video of his son's peewee basketball tackle. 

Talks about Kobe's last year and what memories stand out

On Kobe's last game 

How Knick fans are looking for hope 

Gives his take on D-Rose and what a great teammate he is and how hard he works

His thoughts on Immanuel Quickley​

What it would mean for him to make the All-Star Game this year

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TOP 5/Draft with Kevin Love

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​Steven Adams is a great player, no doubt. But his talent on the court almost pales in comparison to his salt of the earth personality. It's hard not to be impressed with his approach to basketball and life in general, and he accomplishes this by utilizing three simple words: keep it simple. Whether it's intentional or just the manner in which he is wired, Adams has little trouble putting all the craziness of the NBA lifestyle in perspective.  In this interview, he delves into topics ranging from his early days of playing youth basketball in New Zealand, where his minimalistic life approach comes from, to taking the court as a rookie with two of the biggest generational NBA talents in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. It's an interview you simply need to hear. And don't forget about the TOP 5/Draft, because everyone needs a holiday. 

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On the exhausting pace of this season and the general feeling around the project of an All Star Game 

On what his game day prep in a normal season as compared to this year

Discusses some of the unique exercises he practices in the weight room

Was there ever a time he was too into weight lifting and had to scale it back

Discusses why he wasn't a fan of college basketball

On his feelings during his draft not even thinking he was going to be picked

What were his aspirations growing up playing basketball in New Zealand

Who were the NBA players that he tried to emulate as he first started getting into hoops

Did he play rugby and did his size translate at all

What is it about New Zealanders that helped them accomplish such a successful coronavirus response 

Steven breaks down the beauty of his farm in New Zealand and his love of soil

On the billionaires buying 'doomsday' plots in New Zealand and is there any pushback by the natives 

What's his impression of Zion Williams 

Was it overwhelming to be thrust onto a team ready to win the championship coming out of college

Claiming the game 7 win against the Grizzlies as his own because Z-Bo punched him in game 6 and got ejected

What was Russell Westbrook like as a teammate

Was it hard to perform with the strong personalities on the Thunder

What his impression of Kevin Durant was like when started playing alongside him

Where does his minimalistic approach to life come from

On the culture shock of the NBA world

On the sobering prospect of becoming irrelevant 

Looking back at the 2016 series against the Warriors​

How great the people of Oklahoma were during his time there

Breaks down his incredible Hail Mary pass to Dennis Schroder 

Weighs in on some of the highs and lows of his eating habits

TOP 5/Draft

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Mayor LaToya Cantrell is certainly no stranger to community work. In fact, it's the backbone to her entire professional and political career. In this spectacular interview, Mayor Cantrell shows just why she connects so well with the public as her usual sharp wit, humor, intelligence and passion are on full display. She digs deep into topics such as her family origins​ and influence, how she came to fall in love with the city of New Orleans, on the difficult decisions she has made and faces during the pandemic, where her unending confidence comes from, and much more. 

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On the fans making some noise at recent home games

The special community that makes up N.O.

What was it about the city that connected with her when she moved there

When was the first time she ever came to N.O.

Did she ever suspect back then that she would come to represent the city

How difficult was it to shut down the bars for Mardi Gras 

Handling the backlash of this decision

Once the virus is under control, how do you get N.O. back to normal

On her journey and the role her family played throughout her life

Where her confidence comes from

Did the Church play a role in her approach with the public

Life in N.O. before and after Hurricane Katrina

What does it take to be a good community organizer

Where can she do her 'best good' within her role as mayor

On protecting the city's brand in dealing the film industry

What was her motivation to step into the political ring

What advice does she have to someone who wants to give back to their community

Has her view of 'service' changed or evolved over the years

If the reward isn't financial, what keeps her going through criticism and crisis

In order to help, service has to be intimate

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Mike Conley is many things on the hard court - deadly shooter, savvy ball handler, ambidextrous, underrated, and... nice? Yep, on top of all those outstanding attributes, Conley is also universally considered as the nicest guy in the league - and he has the awards to prove it! Thankfully, this interview goes a lot deeper than just his sparkling personality, as he opens up about his "grit-n-grind' days in Memphis, on being snubbed in the all-star voting, the what-if moments of his career, and much more. Then to close the show out, the incomparable Jamal Crawford joins JJ and Tommy for the Top 5/Draft.   

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Mike Conley

What it's like being the nicest guy in the league

Breaks down the tweaks to the Utah offense

Explains the adjustments he had to make in his game when he came to Utah

What was it like finding out his wife was pregnant and knowing he was going to be in the bubble

Looking back to the 'Grit-n-Grind' days in Memphis

Takes us through the '15 playoff series against the Warriors

Discusses the "what-if" moments of those years with Memphis

On the drag out matchups against the Clippers while he was with Memphis

The biggest character on those teams was?

On the brilliance of Z-Bo

Shane Battier being the smartest hoop IQ

On being ambidextrous 

Talks about being snubbed for all star status

Looks back at the group of players he was drafted with

Greg Oden and the potential he had coming into the NBA

Jamal Crawford

Jamal catches us up on what he's been doing lately

Looks back at the years since last playing with JJ on the Clippers

The joy of playing with Jimmy Butler

Embracing the role of coming off the bench

Will he ever officially retire?

On his absolute unwavering love for the game of basketball

Top 5/Draft

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For some guests, firing off a string of superlatives just won't do them justice. That is definitely the case today. JJ and Tommy sit down with a true legend of the game, an individual that transcended the game in so many ways and laid a path for generations to follow, the one and only Dr. J, Julius Erving. The doctor gives us a peak behind the curtain and opens up about playing in the ABA, his roots at Rucker Park in Harlem, the '83 championship team with the 76'ers, his infamous fight with Larry Bird, and much more. Then to close out the episode, the magnificent Taylor Rooks joins the pod for the TOP 5/Draft. Controversial picks abound. 

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• Welcome

• What was it like playing in those classic canvas high top shoes

• When did he feel the turn came where shoes became a main focus of the fans

• How he ended up playing in the ABA and what that league was like

• On whether he can still dunk now

• Talks about playing at Rucker Park in Harlem and the impact he had on that scene

• The circumstances that led to him playing with the 76'ers in the NBA 

• On the legendary 1983 Championship team

• Might his career have been different playing it in the social media era of today

• What do players of his generation make up today's current NBA salaries

• How did he feel when basketball started becoming a more 'player' focused league

• Who was the best player he ever played against

• Who is one of his favorite players in the NBA today 

• Walks through the infamous fight with Larry Bird

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​Playing successfully in the NBA is difficult enough, but excelling in the NBA as a rookie can be both a monumental challenge as well as an outer​-body experience. You'll see how both come into play when JJ and Tommy sit down with Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Tyrese Haliburton. He opens up about what it's like being a rookie, his 'welcome to the NBA' moments so far, his R.O.Y. chatter, the uniqueness of the 2020 draft, and much more. It's easy to see that the Kings will be in good hands moving forward on and off the court with Tyrese running the floor. Then, the episode closes out on yet another high note when OM3 favorite Josh Hart joins the show for the TOP 5/Draft. 

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Dealing with the challenging situation of the NBA Covid testing and how it effects the daily routine

How did he prepare for the incredibly unique 2020 draft

Was he shocked falling down to #13 in the draft to Sacramento 

On gelling with his teammates and fitting in

Describing the rocket ascent that he's had over the last 3 years

Does he use negative chatter about him as a 'chip on the shoulder' motivational tool

Where does his efficiency as a player come from

Was there any player that he tried to emulate growing up

Has there been a 'welcome to the NBA moment' this year

On being able to consistently shoot threes from the logo like Dame and other NBA stars

Is he cognizant of the buzz around him for R.O.Y.

On being compared to LaMelo 

Managing the quick turnaround of the NBA schedule 

Coming up with his "call God" trash talk

On his relationship with Talen Horton-Tucker and Tyler Herro

Discusses how he addressed the insurrection at the Capital

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On this episode of the Old Man and the Three, JJ and Tommy sit down with rising NBA star Markelle Fultz. **Disclaimer**: this interview was conducted the day before he unfortunately suffered a season ending knee injury in Orlando on January 6th. Despite that horrible circumstance, it'll be easy to see that the road that lies ahead of him right now is nothing he can't conquer. An incredibly mentally strong player, Fultz talks about his injury and recovery, dealing with pressure and the expectations of being a number 1 pick, and how it felt being the target of a negative media attack. If there's one player we know can get through a difficult situation and bounce back on his feet, it's Markelle. We wish him nothing but the best and know he'll be back on the court soon enough. Now, to lighten things up a bit, the episode gets capped off by a spectacular TOP 5/Draft with close friend of the pod Sue Bird, and 1st time guest Mero (from Desus & Mero). This one is a fight to the finish. Don't miss it.

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Markelle Fultz

Has the daily Covid testing effected his preparation 

On the precautions that are being made to avoid contact

Discusses his new contract and finding the right fit

On the difficulty of being injured his first year and re-joining the team late in the year

Explains how his unique draft situation all broke down

How hard was it for him to shut everything down after being the number one pick

What was the emotional and mental toll that the year took on him​

Were there any moments of doubt during the injury of whether he can still do it

Dealing with that doubt and channeling it into something positive

Was getting drafted #1 important to him

On playing against top competition in high school

On the unique movement of his body within his game

Discusses how underrated his teammate Nikola Vucevic is

Talks about coach Steve Clifford

Does the Magic embrace the role of underdogs

Does he appreciate his situation now

TOP 5/Draft with Sue Bird & Mero

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