The Old Man and the Three

It's a power packed episode of "The Old Man and the Three" as JJ and Tommy welcome in award winning author and financial journalist Michael Lewis (Money Ball, The Blind Side, The Big Short). The discussion ranges from the pandemic and the challenges our society faces, to NBA analytics and the two kinds of nerds. But before (and after) that interview, Miami Heat sharp shooter and Old Man 3 NBA Correspondent Duncan Robinson joins the show to break down his team's series with the Celtics, the art of drawing a foul, whether or not he's caught the tattoo bug, and much more. Plus, he comes back after the interview for an ice cold Top 5/Draft that will leave you running to the freezer.

RUNDOWN

Duncan Robinson

Discussing the Miami/Boston series

On Duncan's shot selection

How Boston is guarding him

Duncan talks about his release

JJ and Duncan breakdown the Marcus Smart experience

Who's the biggest flopper in the league

The art of drawing fouls 

Do JJ's tattoos gain him respect?

Duncan might be making the tattoo leap

Earning playoff respect

Mailbag question

Top 5 Draft  

Michael Lewis

On Quarantine 

Macro Takeaways from the pandemic 

ML story of “how is he going to kill me” on pain killers from hip surgery 

He/and prominent billionaire’s idea of a Trump death clock in Times Square

“Trump is an accident of Democracy”  

“we have an idiot’s ability” as Americans to change 

Trump’s pandemic response / Woodward quotes 

Tribalism / Is there a fix  

The Fifth Risk book / Distrust of Expertise

Theme is that a lot of examples in government of folks we don’t value being important 

Activism of Younger Generation / Finding Hope 

“Science progresses one funeral at a time” 

Moneyball 

JJ story on SVG / adoption analytics 

On the two types of nerds 

Daryl Morley/ Analytics

Battier was “a guy whose value was not perceived”  

JJ on first year in Philly v. final year 

Duncan Robinson Part II

Top 5/Draft

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On this episode of the "Old Man and the Three", JJ and Tommy welcome in Hall of Famer, 2-time MVP, and new coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Steve Nash. In a wide ranging interview, they cover all things NBA, including Steve's new gig, the playoffs, the evolution of the NBA coach, KD and Kyrie, and so much more. Plus, a Top 5/Draft that'll leave you saying "wow... that escalated quickly".

RUNDOWN

How Steve came to accept the Nets job

JJ recalls 1st question he asked Steve in 2016

The role of a coach

The challenge of player accountability 

Did Steve's time in the bay help him deal w/ unique personalities 

The evolution of the game for a coach

When did he first get to know Kyrie

Planning the KD/Kyrie 2-man game 

The media backlash to Steve getting the Nets job

There's white privilege and there's player privilege

Does it bother Steve that he didn't win a championship as a player

What career moments gnaw at Steve

Being up 3-1 and staving off momentum

Playoff point differential

On the Heat's playoff run and culture ​

Bam's epic block

Holding on to the game

On Steve's personal journey after his retirement and his last days in LA

What would he average in today's NBA

TOP 5/DRAFT

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On this episode of "The Old Man and the Three", it's a double dose of stars as JJ and Tommy sit down with NASCAR's Bubba Wallace to discuss his life on and off the track, his career ascension, and the unique circumstances he's had to deal with. But before that, as an added bonus, former NFL standout Chris Long joins the show to talk about the NFL, NBA, his charity, his podcast (Green Light), and much more. Plus, he sticks around for the Top 5/Draft where he puts his personal spin on things.

RUNDOWN

Chris Long

1:40 - Chris talks about podcasting

4:00 - NBA news (Conference finals, D'Antoni out in Houston)

8:30 - NFL discussion

13:15 - is there rhythm for NFL players? 

15:00 - Chris' charity work

16:40 - Top 5/Draft

Bubba Wallace

29:05 - Wallace intro

29:40 - What goes on the cars and why?

30:34 - How does one become a race car driver

32:20 - bringing NASCAR to younger diverse fans

34:54 - how does a young driver transition into bigger cars

36:57 - was Bubba a cocky kid?

38:42 - JJ tells his "you can google me" story

39:40 - Racial issues in NASCAR and in society

48:00 - the pressure on athletes to get it right when speaking out

50:35 - being attacked by Trump

56:00 - Black athletes have to be twice as good to get the same respect

100:08 - how hard is it to win in NASCAR

103:39 - how do friendships work in NASCAR

105:45 - are there any good racing movies?

107:40 - Is that a cardboard cutout of yourself in the background?

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In this Cadence13 Special Event, the stars align - literally - as JJ and Tommy sit down with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman from the Boardroom Out of Office podcast. Nothing is off the table as the crew tackles topics on and off the court. Plus, they cap it off with a Top 5/Draft that every long suffering sports fan can relate to. It's all here on the Old Man and the Three.

RUNDOWN

2:33 - The great defender debate / defense in the NBA

20:20 - Kevin's run-in with the OKC media

23:30 - Media criticism. 

28:10 - Kevin's backlash from the media and fans

34:30 - KD's decision to go to the Warriors

38:40 - JJ's past playoff experiences

46:40 - JJ talks about not winning a championship

49:40 - JJ and KD reminisce about Texas vs Duke and JJ's 41 point explosion 

54:05 - The big "KD to the Knicks" rumor and his move to the Nets

1:03:00 - KD's situation with Draymond

1:06:20 - Do the Nets need a third star?

1:10:50 - KD's reaction to Steve Nash coaching the Nets

1:12:20 - on always learning and getting better

1:17:20 - What's Ja Morant's ceiling

1:20:10 - JJ and KD argue about whether he carries when he dribbles

1:21:41 - Kevin clapping back at people on twitter

1:24:28 - Top5/Draft

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Few players have been thrown into the fire like Chris Bosh was when he joined the Miami Heat and formed a Big 3 with Lebron James and Dwyane Wade. On this episode of The Old Man and the Three, JJ and Tommy deep dive on the Heatles era, life after basketball, the NBA playoffs, the challenges of repeating as champs, and much more. Plus, this episode’s draft strikes a musical chord and you won’t want to miss it.

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Joining JJ and Tommy on this episode of the OM3 is Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell. They dive deep into several subjects, including what it's like changing teams, his Laker experience in LA with Kobe, free agency, his newly found golf obsession, and much more. And of course, it's a can't miss OM3 Top 5/Draft as the group picks their all time favorite NBA jerseys.

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There is only one Mark Cuban, and it's easy to see why in this fantastic interview with the brilliant Dallas Maverick's owner. Covering subjects ranging from the NBA Boycott and the future of rising star Luka Doncic, to winning a championship and what makes a leader, he presents it all in his brutally honest and unique way. Plus, controversy arises in the OM3 Top 5/Draft after a last minute change to the topic puts JJ in a hole. Was it a simple oversight, or a calculated move by Tommy? Enquiring minds want to know. Listen in to see how it all shakes out. 

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On this OM3 emergency pod, JJ and Tommy sit down with LA Clippers PG Landry Shamet to discuss the decision to boycott last night's NBA playoff games and what lies ahead for the game as well as our country.

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Fasten your seatbelts and brace yourself. On this episode of the Old Man & the Three, JJ and Tommy sit down and cover just about everything with NBA Champion, 5-time All Star, Gold Medal winner, and well known mental health advocate, Kevin Love. Plus, stick around for an OM3 Top 5/Draft that will leave you looking for your sunscreen and beach towel.

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When it comes to excelling on and off the court, no one does it quite like Sue Bird. Join JJ and Tommy as they sit down with the Seattle Storm superstar and take a deep dive into such topics as free agency, finding your own identity, "JJ Redick contracts", Collective Bargaining Agreements, an awesome Kobe story, and even a little Major League Baseball. Plus you won't want to miss the OM3 Top 5 Draft. It's all here on The Old Man and the Three.

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