This week we welcome in the OG Old Man and The Three correspondent and WNBA legend Sue Bird to talk about her 20+ year basketball journey. Everything from feeling old on the court, paving roads for future generations of female athletes and regretting not forming a super team with Diana Taurasi. They also talk all things NBA playoffs including The Celtics versatility, Jimmy Butler playing injured and Andrew Wiggins redefining his career. And finally, the OM3 draft is back with the crew selecting their all-time favorite Karaoke songs. Buckle up because this episode has more range than JJ’s song selections. 
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Episode 117: The Return of Sue Bird

Former NBA sharpshooter and Duke legend JJ Redick and his co-host Tommy Alter discuss the NBA, current events and interview some of the biggest names in the NBA, entertainment and political worlds. Launching from inside the NBA bubble, the show offers unprecedented access to the league while telling the stories of an eclectic rotating group of guests.

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On this week’s episode of The Old Man and the Three we welcome The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo to preview the Boston Celtics (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown) side of the NBA Finals ahead of their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving). They also discuss why it’s so difficult for teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves (Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns) to make history and win a series after being down 3-0, the importance of finding the right role players on your team in today’s NBA, the role the media plays in player narratives, and much more. They also draft the best things from Boston. Let’s go!

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Episode 240: A Boston Celtics NBA Finals Preview With Ryen Russillo

In this Monday’s episode of The Old Man and the Three Things, JJ Redick is joined by ESPN’s Tim Legler to break down the 3-0 leads that the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics have in the Western Conference Finals and Eastern Conference Finals. They explain the Mavs’ ability to close out tight games with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, how this series will leads to growth for Minnesota Timberwolves young star Anthony Edwards, the shooting struggles of Karl-Anthony Towns, and how the Indiana Pacers have let games slip away from them.

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Episode 239: Breaking Down The Dallas Mavericks’ Ability to Close Games | OM3 THINGS with Tim Legler

Welcome to another episode of the Old Man and the Three with JJ Redick and special guest, Tim Legler. In this episode we talk about NBA trends we've noticed in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, primarily around the impact of role players. Guys like P.J. Washington, Derrick White, Naz Reid and T. J. McConnell are all making a huge impact this postseason. Then we move on to specific series starting with Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers vs. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. Finally we go out West to talk Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and The Dallas Mavericks. 




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Episode 238: 2024 NBA Playoff Trends with Tim Legler

The NBA Western and Eastern Conference Finals are set! JJ Redick is joined my Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to share their initial thoughts heading in the Dallas Mavericks (Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns) and Boston Celtics (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown) vs. the Indiana Pacers (Tyrese Hailburton, Myles Turner) matchups.

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Episode 237: Western and Eastern Conference Finals Previews: Mavs vs. Wolves and Celtics vs. Pacers | OM3 THINGS

We have a packed episode of The Old Man and the Three this week! JJ and Tommy open the episode by discussing Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and the Denver Nuggets’ dominance in their second round series against Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves after being down 0-2. Then, they open up the mailbag to answer listener submitted questions about: what Cleveland Cavaliers should do looking ahead to their offseason with Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, and Darius Garland; Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein, the New York Knicks and their series against Tyrese Halliburton and the Indiana Pacers; some of the best playoff atmospheres JJ has announced games and played in; PJ Washington’s emergence on the Dallas Mavericks as a third option for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving; and more. Then, New Orleans Pelicans young star Trey Murphy joins to discuss his offseason, what makes Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Oklahoma City Thunder so great, and what it was like playing the Wolves defense this season. He also discuss the next face of the league and the depth of amazing teams in the Western Conference. They close out the episode drafting jerseys of historical figures that they would wear. Let’s go!

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Episode 117: The Return of Sue Bird

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