Grizzlies' Steven Adams Joins the Show! Talks Memphis Trade, ZBo Drama, & More! | Chris Vernon Show

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Timestamps: (0:00) The 'Sauna King' (0:34) Zach Randolph punch (1:40) Core Four Era (2:36) Rugged Style of Play (4:00) Rugby & New Zealand (5:27) Playing Guitar (7:05) Sweet Caroline (7:42) Music Playlists (8:39) Favorite Rappers (9:25) Netflix Binge List (10:24) Time in the NBA (11:27) Aquaman Comparisons (12:34) First Impressions of Team (13:14) Pairing w/ Ja Morant (14:29) Change In The Big Man Position (16:15) Why Did Zbo Punch You? (17:24) Evan/Katrina from New Zealand (18:13) Interview Reaction

[@soonerintexas.3845]

Big Kiwi!!! Sure miss this guy in OKC...

[@ANONYM0US410]

I miss Russ and Steven Adams in OKC

[@GoobHak]

The entirety of New Zealand’s population became Memphis fans

[@jordanmclean45]

He's just going to get traded again next season I'm from new Zealand still a okc fan they loyal to their player's only traded him because they needed to rebuild my boy Steven going to be jumping from team to team until he gets to championship team or retires

[@edenshields3897]

@@jordanmclean45 we will support steven adams no matter where he goes.

[@Michael-rr8ez]

unpopular opinion but fingers crossed russ gets him to the lakers

[@raypist2333]

IM pretty disappointed when they asked him what his favourite song to play is, he didn’t say 10 guitars haha

[@micahmiller8897]

And that's a fact

[@DJG0k3]

As an Aussie, Love to see our Kiwi brothers get opportunities like this in the NBA

[@BLUES_N8]

Shot G! 🤙

[@slicktricks_takethat6901]

Steven Adams making us New Zealanders proud, hope the Grizzlies do well this year.

[@k0ufaR]

They are winning the whole shit sooner or later, that team is perfect.

[@AB1B1]

We love this guy in Memphis!!

[@YossGold]

This comment has aged well 😊 Not only are they doing well, Adams is the heart of the team.

[@nervewracking4971]

Steven Adams is a really good player. Rebounds well, a good defender, sets screens as hard as you can imagine. But I can listen to him talk all day. Thank you for this. From an all-time Grizz fan from the Philippines.

[@tloomfield8184]

As a pels fan I thought the same thing when we got him. Good luck

[@bubblesnz1059]

​@@tloomfield8184 The first 20-30 games he was the best player on the team to be fair. That pels season fell apart with bledsoe and ball. To a lesser degree inghram disappearing in the 4th. Bit of a rough situation for him to be put into. Shit coaching, but the confidence of that team was through the floor as the season went on. Can remember a couple games where nobody wanted to take the potential match winner and they kept passing it till time expired. Summed the season up

[@tloomfield8184]

@@bubblesnz1059 Dude you gotta put down the crack pipe. At no point in the season was Steven Adams the best player on the team. I don’t think he’s was the best player for even a single game. Bledsoe was garbage and Steven Adams was right there with him. If he managed to get a double double it was a momentous occasion. That’s why we traded both those bums away and had to move down in the draft. We still got one of the best rookies in the entire draft though so it all worked out.

[@bubblesnz1059]

@@tloomfield8184 way to tell me you didnt watch the games or even the advanced stats. It was undeniable that his net rating, on/off splits, and hustle were the difference those first 20 games. If you want to double down then i guess ill go find posts or stats from the time. But that will require you acknowledging your casualness....

[@tloomfield8184]

@@bubblesnz1059 calm down buddy, you’re not some genius basketball analysts just because you have an unpopular take. I watched every single pelicans game last season minus four of them. Steven Adams was a solid rebounder and box out guy but other than that he was god awful. He couldn’t catch the ball on offense and when he did catch it he never scored. On defense he would not even attempt to step up on ball screens. He would just sit back and if the dude decided to drive at him he would just watch it happen. Only thing he could do was stand his ground in the post.

[@theoutlaw486]

Steven Adams is a goddamn legend.

[@dalbs4466]

How can you not like Steven Adams!

[@nadineaugust3594]

Hey shoutout from NZ. We love Steven, hes so humble but tough lol. All of NZ are cheering for the Grizzlies now. PEACE!!

[@davek8386]

Every team with great guards needs a Steven Adams, his screening, boxing out and rebounds are gonna be huge for his teammates this year 🙌

[@cheriedanielle13]

Love how he still has his accent after spending so long in the states.

[@LastNameInTown]

As a Heat lifer who is also a Kiwi. I will support any team that support Steven and I urge all Memphis fans to look at his Wikipedia page, he is incredibly humble and had a very very rough time in NZ. In 5 years he went from homeless to the NBA. Fact. I truly hope to see the Grizz in the Finals. Nothing but respect and I love your roster this year!! ✌

[@TK-ju5hv]

As a kiwi also, yeah nah memphis aint winning sheeeet😂keeeed out of hea with this Steven Adams garry on lol

[@tamarawilson5742]

“T K” must be “Gay”

[@TK-ju5hv]

@@tamarawilson5742 man i wouldnt say that in a society like now theyd come for you man lol!!

[@YourFriendWithACamera]

@@TK-ju5hv Better hold your breath

[@TK-ju5hv]

@@YourFriendWithACamera what the warriors in the western? Shutup michael

[@UsOverHere2011]

2 of his sisters are Olympic/Paralympic Gold medallists... Lisa won a gold this year and Valerie won bronze this year and is a former Gold medallist in Shot Put...

[@cheek238]

He is a legend here in NZ.

[@COLTRONNN]

steven adams shoudlve been a damn grizzly this whole time

[@AB1B1]

Facts! He fits perfectly

[@robertridley6966]

We’re going to miss you in OKC Steven! I’ll be routing for you to find success with Ja though

[@robertridley6966]

Great podcast btw

[@aaron7652]

He was in NOLA all last season lol

[@robertridley6966]

@@aaron7652 Dang, I forgot that since my Thunder tanked and none of their games were nationally televised LOL 🤦‍♂️

[@mrpauli8944]

getting me a memphis shirt because of this guy

[@thecroc1301]

"I sound like a troll" I love Steven Adams so much. He's a very tough competitor, but he doesn't get emotional about it. And off the court, he's like this. He's humble, self depricating, and all around a funny guy. Much Love

[@redeemedstone]

A playlist being all over the place with Country, Classical our own old songs along with a healthy dose of Poly-reggae is a thing with Polynesians. But a Kiwi who is a class act in the NBA that’s pretty special.

[@yomama8391]

Adams welcome to Memphis Goddammit !

[@treytodd9256]

This interview is up there with legendary Tony Allen interviews. Hope he stays around through the end of his contract

[@tearikitomahawk-kiwi2062]

Bro, Good luck with the Griz, hope Memphis fans embrace you (Home of my Idle, THE KING) Kia Kaha

[@sameehshafi5723]

Really is a great personality. Gonna bring lots to the team

[@kierancorcoran1114]

so much humility and class

[@IRgEEK]

I loved the Steven Adams interview so much! He seems like a cool and funny guy! Thx for sharing!

[@djazstar6535]

NZ in the whare! Steven Adams is the man! Dunk on them fools! 🇹🇴🇳🇿

[@glenkirk3691]

Yes I'm a kiwi I've been in the bay area for 20 + years and a warriors fan . And just like that Memphis is my 2nd favorite team. Kia kaha

[@PetulaDarling]

I hope there's a pay-per-view performance of Steven Adams playing guitar, because I'm all in.

[@SplashBucketz]

I love Steven with all my heart 😂

[@JamesOfOurLives]

You run a great interview👏🤣 ..and where ever Steven goes the rest of NEW ZEALAND goes💯

[@LukeNguyen112]

I’m sure Devin was rolling over when Steven said Sweet Caroline. 😂🤣

[@jaymatta4810]

"How unfortunate" 😂😂😂 kia kaha Steven!

[@BradleyBurnecers]

I'm envisioning Ja Morant coming around these screens and DUNKING on fools this year

[@temanuterauna8303]

There's a new quote they say nowadays I want to be a basketball player in the NBA like Steven adams 🏀🤙🏽👆

[@tobyncummins]

Very skilfully conducted interview nice.

[@FunGoverner]

Thunder legend Steve O

[@omgwtfnvm_idc924]

Best interview ever, I love this dude

[@mitchelloakes2308]

“has anyone ever come up and asked you for an autograph as Aquaman?” Steven adams: “yes” “Do you tell them I’m not aquaman?” Steven adams: “nah I just go with it, see what it’s about.” This man is the goat 🐐😭😭

[@jonsno3688]

Gotta love aqua man

[@TheBh1989]

He only 28. He really the perfect piece for this team. Can see him avg. 10-15 pts 10re

[@emmanueloladosu8987]

I see him averaging more because of JV's high usage last season. The team definitely relied on him last season, so he'll have a lot of usage on both sides of the court

[@onlyritahere]

we all here to look out for our brother.. that's it 💪🏼🇳🇿🤙🏼

[@timkruse9912]

Its soo weird to see him without the number 12 lol good luck in memphis big kiwi

[@rendigica1566]

He’s too funny man 😂😂

[@russelljones6132]

Fantastic Interview most likable player in NBA.

[@rushwolf-nzl9546]

🔥Interview Boiz Much Luv from NZ💙

[@AyayronBalakay]

this dude is funny af. he needs to get into the booth after he retires.

[@joebeazley831]

Good Luck with the Kiwi,gotta love him the funny fulla

[@void_duck1404]

Best interview bro!!

[@geoffkeil3135]

Man ..... it's so cool, when you watch all these big names, superstars, etc in the NBA .... and then you got this Kiwi fulla from Roto-Vegas, just being a normal Kiwi fulla from Roto-Vegas .... not giving a crap. Just being him. Too much. Lol. Congratulations to the Bro.

[@piteusx8440]

Such a good dude.

[@mackenziekerridge5858]

Funny that Steven Adams would have been a perfect fit on the Grit and Grind era Grizzlies.

[@anaconceicao7278]

So muito fã dele 🥰🤩

[@lousallik4496]

Chur... Kia Ora Memphis!!!👊

[@bob195532]

Steven wasn't used right at the Pelicans. They didn't get the best out of him. Maybe the mix with Zion wasn't right for either of them. If he is utilized by the Grizzlies as to how he was at OKC he will be an asset to them. Russell Westbrook had a great understanding with Steven and the Grizzlies Morant should emulate this. They will make a great combination this way. Another thing is many miss iwhat Steven does off the ball to aid the team. Stats aren't the whole thing eh. I wish Steven and the Grizzlies a successful season. PS Steven will also be a great mentor for the younger players

[@davidparks4835]

Steven is hilarious 2:58 3:45 16:05

[@rodneymorunga1948]

Supersolid that guy jamming it

[@zabaleta66]

Adam's and Momoa should meet......it'd be fun.

[@Hapistudios]

Grizz just leveled up playoffs time

[@abuwadie3]

“ sounds like a first date to be honest mate “ lol

[@dennisobrien3618]

I love Steven. I enjoy his humor, but he's more intellectual and analytical than I realized from shorter interviews.

[@dillongreaves9452]

The Bro

[@jdkng5125]

Liked and listening now! :D

[@nprwikeepa6082]

Ja finna have alot more space this season

[@timthompson7205]

This dude is a giant. He seems like a sweetheart though.

[@CaliKiwi-]

We kiwi’s will follow our boy wherever he goes… not many of us but we stick together..

[@mirrorm00n]

I didn't know that ZBo punched Steven Adams in the face. How was Zbo's hand? Lol

[@iluvugoldenblue]

GRIZZLY ADAMS!!!

[@youngobm]

Sup Mate!

[@Lord.Zaddington]

type O negative lookin ass boi we glad to have you steve

[@onlyritahere]

he's right.. we are a handful 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️💪🏼🇳🇿🤙🏼

[@Ephesians-gj1we]

Grizzly Adams

[@Andy_M986]

Tech9ine Old school hahaha good one Steven.

[@silewis9396]

The guy is 50 years old and has been around over 20 years. Thats old school to a lot of NBA players

[@richinspirit]

faarrr i never realised how funny Steve was - ka pai

[@AlCasu1888]

Jason Moana won't be happy.

[@irishboymalloy]

I forget that he is only 28 years old,

[@fuzzypeach229]

Jason muana, LMAO

[@emuss2760]

This dude is gonna average 15/15/3/1/2 next season in p/r/a/s/b

[@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw]

He never avaraged that bro

[@emuss2760]

@@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw he will this season just watch. Taking that same role as JV

[@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw]

@@emuss2760 he doesn't have the skill to be a center like JV and he already past his prime, won't be as good as he was in okc

[@emuss2760]

@@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw yes he will. Just watch!

[@emuss2760]

@@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw curious to know if you saw Stevens 15/16/3/0/1 game today you clown 🤡

[@patuh9450]

stevens a legend, dude interviewings annoying

[@johnoxenham8080]

I like Steve everyone from NZL should LOVE him if they don't OH!! OH!!! Nah not ACCEPTABLE but Steve NEEDS TO CHANGE HIS MINDSET or he could be on the OUT! he needs to get outside the arc and SHOOT THREES 🤔 he really needs that mindset AND JA is a younger RUSS so Steve should also be eating up those drive hand offs from JA anyway MUCH LOVE to big STEVE ❤ also KIWI women ARE TOUGH (strong willed ladies) 😆 YEAP good luck 👍🏽

[@BradleyBurnecers]

why do you FEEL THE NEED to type like THIS it doesn't MAKE your POINT ANYMORE CLEARER, being real though Steven is a great system player, he implements his coaches system to perfection. his basketball IQ is amazing and he understands where he is need and not needed. if a coach told Steven to shoot more from outside the arc he would've, you realize role players and players like Steven cant just go out there and do what they want on a nightly basis and keep there job?

[@tahuwatson5085]

@@BradleyBurnecers hahaha that typing really did one on my brain lol

[@BradleyBurnecers]

@@tahuwatson5085 Hard bro, I had to slow down and breath to get through it

[@davonbaskett7310]

We Shoulda Kept JV

[@warrenadams7662]

@@davonbaskett7310 they didn't so get over it already

[@robbiewalker980]

More like Grizzly Adams

[@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw]

Steven is a amazing guy, but on the court we can't say the same, but good luck to you guys. We will enjoy JV too 😄

[@_twihongi2669]

There’s a reason why he’s in the nba though fool

[@tearikitomahawk-kiwi2062]

Poor JV trade to NOP, Thank goodness has a good home same as OKC and the team fit

[@bronsontehau722]

1-8 against average teams Last in the whole league. JV got great stats tho, because individual stats matter.🤣

[@bronsontehau722]

This hasn't aged well 🥴

[@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw]

@@bronsontehau722 adams had zero participation in Memphis winning streak bro

[@LightningStrike1212]

Steven Adams watches anime. I'm done.

[@memorykara222]

please ja morant i mean dear ja morant please open the lid on steven adams pretty please............. i cant help but feel uncomfortable with this condascending dude the interviewer i mean

[@IRgEEK]

Papa Roach +1

[@lousallik4496]

Chur... Kia Ora Memphis!!!👊