In this powerful and raw episode of the DCL Podcast, we sit down with Vander Blue, one of the most slept-on hoopers of this generation. From game-winners at Madison Square Garden, going undrafted in 2013, becoming the 2017 NBA G League MVP, and dropping 23 free throws in a single G League game (a record), Vander breaks down his incredible journey through college hoops at Marquette, the NBA grind with the Lakers and Celtics, and his experiences hooping overseas in Italy, Israel, China, and more.

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We also talk about his $33 million lawsuit, mentorship, mental health, the reality of playing pro ball globally, and what’s next as he becomes a father.

If you're a basketball fan, aspiring pro, or someone who appreciates perseverance, this is a must-watch episode.

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Time Stamps 

00:00 The Most Underrated Player in NBA History  

01:39 Who is Vander Blue? Early Life & Background  

03:54 Growing Up in Milwaukee & Madison  

04:27 Top-Ranked Player in Wisconsin (8-Year Reign)  

06:22 Playing in Nike EYBL Peach Jam with Illinois Warriors  

08:34 From High School to College Hoops: Culture Shock  

10:29 D1 Basketball at 17 Years Old  

11:19 NCAA Tournament Highlights: Game-Winners & MSG Moment  

14:24 The Reality of D1 Hoops: Pressure, Practice & Adversity  

17:29 Going Undrafted in 2013: Motivation & Mindset  

20:42 G League MVP Season Breakdown  

22:57 Why the G League is the 2nd-Best League in the World  

24:35 Game Routine, Visualizing Success, & Kyrie Irving Stories  

25:40 “Kyrie Never Got Better — He’s Always Been Like That”  

26:30 23 Free Throws in One Game: G League Record  

27:50 First NBA Stint: Boston Celtics Call-Up Story  

29:51 Time with the Lakers: Lonzo, Kuzma, Caruso & Summer League Hype  

31:15 Lonzo Ball Was Treated Like Michael Jackson  

32:13 Playing 48 Minutes in an NBA Game  

34:31 Playing Overseas: Culture Shock, Food, and Basketball  

37:33 Hardest Countries to Play In (Italy & Qatar)  

38:20 MVP of the Italian Cup: Underrated Moment  

40:21 Adjusting to Life Abroad as a Pro  

40:45 Evolution of Vander Blue’s Game: From Slasher to Shooter  

43:07 Advice to Young Hoopers: Focus, Mentors, & Sacrifice  

50:20 What’s Next for Vander Blue?  

51:10 College Players Now Getting Paid & NBA Roster Trends  

53:27 $33 Million Lawsuit: What Really Happened in Dallas  

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