Kevin Durant On Super Teams, Almost Beating The Bucks, The Future of The NBA, His OKC Past & More

[@stevenlopez1255]

You can appreciate how authentic KD is. Loved or hated he's always been himself. Definitely matured through all these years

[@benroethlisberger2567]

Yeah it seems like he’s accepted himself since he got to BK

[@MurdocMiKi]

He hid behind fake accounts, talk about being yourself (not trying to hate, he definitely matured, but he got caught literally pretending to be somebody else)

[@MrE_]

"He's always been himself" Except when he was trying to not be himself on fake Twitter accounts lol (It's just a joke)

[@pandabear1576]

@@MrE_ there is no such thing as a fake twitter account. He had another Twitter account that’s not a fake account. You don’t have to make your Twitter handle be your real name and likeness lol

[@MrE_]

@@pandabear1576 lol I guess so, except he was also flat out denying that he was the real Kevin Durant with the way he spoke in this person

[@YOUNGMANANDTHREE]

This is one of our favorite pure basketball conversations and we're thrilled to share it. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't. Enjoy!

[@messishaanika7698]

Please start adding timestamps

[@Bolt1105]

So happy for you guys and that you are able to have these conversations and share them with us, and we all definitely enjoyed it!!!!

[@ianwilkins6066]

Excellent episode. This is great content!

[@ChannelNo19]

You had timestamps a couple times, what happened to them? Also, you gotta pin the comment my man 😂 lol

[@jordanwhitehead1251]

Add time stamps

[@zitimotleyxxjmxx]

The reason KD is so comfortable here is that he does not get dumb questions commonly being asked by mainstream analysts like Stephen A, Skip and those guys who never played pro ball. They would usually ask “ how do you think this will impact your greatness?”. KD here totally respects JJ because he makes sense.

[@sergeynazaro1768]

Exactly!!! KD is a pure hooper and one of the greats already

[@jrc3394]

i was kinda of annoyed how so much of this episode was just about jj talking about individual games because i just started watching like 3 years ago. it was boring

[@davidbardot1]

@@jrc3394 I thought it was great both of them were in the flow the whole interview, can't wait for part two

[@hahaahahhahaha5476]

@@jrc3394 what are you talking about? lol

[@adgee5401]

@@jrc3394 Go look the games up. You can probably find a lot of them on KZbin

[@astromigui]

KD has an incredible basketball memory. He remembers the scores and who made the final shots of each game of the play-offs he played, it's crazy !

[@mattymat1616]

I think it’s more common than you think, JJ is doing the same thing

[@SteezyKyung]

Almost like he was there & has videos of it all over the internet or something

[@AF-rx7iv]

These dudes really care about the game, you have to respect that.

[@Vincent_63]

I mean he played in them and those are memorable things. Who makes the first shot is huge. That’s the first jab in a sense.

[@mortyking5741]

Watching film goes a long way especially when u doing it all day

[@kombethierry206]

I am huge LBJ fan but the more I listened to KD the more I like him. He is such a genuine guy. He might end up being my favourite guy in the league. He is so different from what the media portray him to be.

[@JTRAP1000]

Why can't you just like and appreciate both? Just because you like one doesn't mean you need to bring down the other

[@isazalpinkerton9891]

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[@evenebrown7353]

I agree, I am a hughe kd fan but I also like lebron, and steph. . People don't have to put a player down because they have another favorite. They all are great or they would not be in the league

[@sergeynazaro1768]

Complete 180 from what they depict him to be

[@roselelouch3038]

@@evenebrown7353 I agree we as fans can love all of them but there ovbs rivals as the 3 best players of the generation like Curry vs KD as who’s the better all time player will probably be one of the most debatable topics in basketball history and I think a lot of ppl believe Kevin is the best player in the world now so another one is when did he surpass LeBron as the best in the world so it’s just normal for most fans that are a fan of one to not like the other and if your a LBJ fan u probably hate KD for moving to GS for some ovbs reasons 😂

[@SenorAzazel]

I don't think I've ever seen someone so fluid and graceful with the way they shoot the basketball like I have with KD, Idk what it is about him he just makes it look so easy with his game but I know it's far from easy. He's truly 1 of 1 type of player just a wizard at his craft.

[@Dl824-cd]

Tmac was very similar so I guess you could say KD is a taller version of Tmac with a slightly better J

[@SenorAzazel]

@@Dl824-cd I can definitely see that T-Mac was definitely nasty

[@PeePeeMilk]

@@Dl824-cd t Mac was not nearly as efficient tho.

[@quentinfaison2826]

Carmelo was like that for me growing up but he wasn't KD

[@LeRoiDeLaBoxe]

@@PeePeeMilk T mac also couldn't get past the first round in the playoffs

[@en.4392]

“Throw the ball up in the air - get out the way” Tommy definitely gets it. Just know your role... It’s about JJ & KD. Asked his one -two question(s) then step back. Much appreciated.

[@felix3033]

He’s still a trash co host

[@parkercologna7651]

Love Tommy, asks a few good questions and listens to them talk. Too many people try to do too much these days but not Tommy

[@loverofhumanity]

@@parkercologna7651 oh I agree and disagree. I believe just a bit more input from him would be ideal. Otherwise whats the point of having him? Anyone can do his role at this point.

[@elijahstemen1730]

@@parkercologna7651 yeah this Eric dude talked too much

[@CmonLouu]

@@elijahstemen1730 cause that’s kd boy

[@isaac-shapiro]

That playoff series versus the Bucks last year was insane but Jeff Green’s contributions should not go unnoticed.

[@Ghostface2point0]

"playoff Jeff Green" isn't as infamous as "playoff Rondo" but Green consistently has at least one great game every playoff series he's in

[@datsapaddlin]

Yeah he and KD went off PG county style.

[@chickonwings5482]

No cap, that series is what got me into basketball. My friends watched all 7 games and I tagged along, such an incredible series filled with so much intensity

[@VincentVincent_89]

@@Ghostface2point0 i don’t think they would have won game 5 I believe without him I think he even scored 27 and kd had that monster game

[@kenfolk5309]

Uncle Jeff definitely deserves his flowers

[@shaamirhaneef]

I’ve grown to appreciate KD as time has gone on. Was definitely blinded by the rivalry with him and King James, but man’s very respectable.

[@TanNguyen510]

What rivalry? He’s 2-1 against le fraud in the finals

[@shobowale101]

@@TanNguyen510 yeah no one was beating that GSW team…

Same here. I grew up never paying attention to KD a lot. Now I just appreciate the way he plays

[@shelovet0mmy]

Yall missing the point😭😭

[@Greenfrom3]

@@TanNguyen510 if they switch teams. The result would have been even more lopsided. No player in history in LBJs position would have best that GSW team. Not Jordan, not Shaq, not Wilt, Kareem, Magic or Bird.

[@nabeezc]

A conversation between JJ and KD is always going to be great because they’re truly students of the game. I love it!

[@GOD_DARRYL]

I agree. I could listen to those two , also Kobe and Draymond talk about hoop all day

[@Peakfreud]

K D's Hype man, cant stay on topic for ish. They cant finish a thought thoroughly.

[@CJK2175]

U can tell how Engaged KD is The minute JJ was talking about his routine and practice it was like his face lit up and was just absorbing all the info and thinking of his routines

[@jimbob2826]

U got the time stamp bro

[@soydeedo]

34:40

[@jacksonarnold27]

I don't think anyone else loves the game of basketball more than KD. I think Draymond said KD will watch some 6 year olds play for fun lol

[@absgreen14]

@@soydeedo thanks!

[@Naiatelu]

342 shots from 7 spots taking 35mins. That put a smile on KDs face

[@blastophebeats4406]

1:19:12 KD talking about his journey with "self-talk" is such a relatable experience. Psychology and understanding your relationship with yourself is a powerful thing and everyone can relate

[@abba136]

Kevin Durant is an anomaly. The man is simply superhuman. Amazing podcast, keep it up guys!

[@sashm1705]

I love listening to KD talk about basketball.

[@t11lo__]

It would be amazing to see Derrick rose on this pod. JJ’s questions are amazing and it seems like a flow of conversations rather than scripted content. Keep up the great work JJ. Love from Canada👏🏼👏🏼

[@davishoward7235]

Rose is a horrible interview

[@Ben2bwild]

@@davishoward7235 Generally, yes. But I think he might be different in this type of podcasts. Most athletes feel more comfortable and open up in this space talking to athletes like themselves

[@AshadowsShadow]

I want to see manu

[@Naiatelu]

Rose is the very player we'd like to hear about his approaches to games etc especially how he's still in the league after those injuries. Would be fascinating. His comeback story is not spoken about at all. Dude overcame a heap

[@DESOUSAB]

I'd love to see a real interview with Scottie B. Get beyond all the goofy, smiling stuff and find out what actually makes this guy tick. He is gonna be a Superstar in the league - would be amazing to have a real interview with the guy early in his career. Maybe if he gets the ROY, JJ and team will consider trying to make it happen...?

[@joshsimpson10]

If it wasn't for Kobe and KD coming back from blowing out their achilles I wouldn't have a hope in the world. 18months post op, no fancy trainers but I'm full steam on the farm 💪 I don't think people appreciate KDs greatness. He overcame some of the most painful months of a man's life. It's not achilles pain, it's your knees, hips, back, etc. Building yourself from the ground up at 7 feet plus and coming back AT THE TOP is amazing. I hope to meet KD one day. Dude helped me alot just by me seeing him succeed 🙌

[@mockingslur6945]

Correct. That was a career ender back in the 90’s. We didn’t get to see Dominique’s peak is what I feel.

[@mockingslur6945]

Maybe not his peak, but he was still great at the time.

[@mrmacross]

@@mockingslur6945 I don't think Kobe really came back from the Achilles. He wasn't the same after that 2013 injury. Basically, Dominique's Achilles injury ended Dominique as we knew him the same as Kobe's Achilles ended Kobe's career as a hall of famer.

[@musicandmagic909]

Good luck with the healing process.

[@mockingslur6945]

@@mrmacross yeah, but KD seems okay

[@fatboy561]

“I master who I wanna be” 💯💯💯 -Kevin Durant

[@ebonynerd]

I mastered who I wanna be ~KD APRIL2022

[@kai6950]

KD the best scorer of all time no lie. He’s so fluid too like he’s just able to move around better than others for someone his size. It’s amazing

[@SirMan48]

MJ is better from everywhere except 3. He's more fundamentally skilled. KD said the same thing, check out Drew Hanlan's film study on MJs scoring skills. KD is one of the greats, 2nd best scorer ever. But that gap between MJ and him is as big as the gap between KD and the 5th best scored.

[@wjl2068]

How old are you? 15 or 16?

[@kai6950]

@@wjl2068 older than that I can assure you.

[@kai6950]

@@SirMan48 Respect that opinion. I’ll check that out too!

[@michaeljeffrey5382]

@@SirMan48 kd was better at everything than jordan besides finishing and defending which kd is also really good at. Other than that, jordan isn't close to kd in shooting every where on the floor, playmaking etc. Jordan is the goat no question but he could never do what kd can do.

[@AMHoops]

Another banger from JJ! Side note: I don’t think I’ve ever seen 4 different media company watermarks on one video. 😆

[@brendennimmonsjr.6692]

😱😂

[@insidejah9293]

In reality you have been used to seeing it for some time....think how at the beginning of a movie you see several logos and emblems of the distribution co., production company and studio. Also at the end of TV shows. With technology evening the playing field and allowing more and more collaboration between smaller companies you will see this more often.

[@nix3001]

Casey you’re the man!

[@arthurklause1514]

I absolutely love how all 4 of them are 100% focused on listening to what the speaker is saying. Notice how they all have their phones turned down, no notifications. Thanks JJ for the quality content, always so great to see KD

[@Getafememason]

Best basketball podcast on KZbin

[@bryanjr.oneill3845]

Podcast in general

[@tajmula671]

cough cough TTW cough cough

[@dbsuper2928]

Knuckleheads just got Steph Curry and it was a great interview..

[@giorgoslolos9132]

@@tajmula671 Through The Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiire

[@FupaDoncic]

Best pure basketball podcast, talking plays and types of looks. Details in players terms

[@DavidBaggaShorts]

One of the best scorers in the history of the game and By far One of the best b-ball podcasts out there. Keep up the great work JJ and Tommy!

[@michaelperez9156]

JJ and Tommy! head ahh

[@kdspland]

This and a few others are some of the best podcast. You guys have a mutual respect for each other and the game. Fans see the game but you guys know the game so hearing that perspective is refreshing from hot takes. You work at your craft for years or decades so to get that insight is wonderful.

[@wchan6755]

For real hoop heads and ppl who love this game this may be the best pure hoops podcast I have ever heard.

[@subjectively_objective]

It’s everything I wanted out of this podcast… if this is what the player empowerment era looks like I want more of it

[@wchan6755]

@@subjectively_objective Heck yea!

[@haydenterry7027]

For sure

[@smoothsavage2870]

Love to see KD getting his flowers. This guy is amazing on the court. And doesn't need that many shots to be a great scorer.

[@Goodgamebro]

Incredible episode

[@djfortyfivenichols]

Notice how intense they get in conversation when they're both discussing their shooting drills. Real hoopers, real professionals who have real love for the game

[@numbersandsports4206]

I'm starting to really understand Durant just loves basketball. Over the last couple years I don't think I have seen a single player put them selves out there more and go on every player based show then Durant. He is blatantly avoiding the major gimmick network shows and just talking hoop with other hoopers.

[@Thurokiir1]

The last third of this podcast was incredible, talking about mentality, fortitude and craft is inspiring. Thank you to everyone who was on! Lookin forward to the next.

[@CityLightSafe]

KD talking about basketball is almost as beautiful as him playing. Almost.

[@nowwhat1434]

Fact!

[@dom4591]

KD is my favorite player to watch by far.

[@deepaknambisan3251]

Superb comment 🙏🏾

[@CityLightSafe]

@@deepaknambisan3251 thank you Deepak

[@user-jg1ez6kk9e]

Lmao

[@ms-vf4ml]

Lucky to have KD in the NBA growing up. Smoothest player we might ever see.

[@steviechampagne]

he’s like the Dr. J of our era. Smooth silky game

[@davidpeters3857]

Facts

[@jiggy9456]

Kd is living my ultimate dream. Of the best hoopers walking this earth, making millions in the NBA.. has no kids no wife just plays ball and smokes his dope and plays the game🙌🏾

[@GraveyardGod6]

facts, i love how much he simply loves the game of basketball

[@millardfilmore1403]

he b gassin?

[@nicholasleventis8875]

@@millardfilmore1403 yeah, been reported he plays high a few games a year (regular season)

[@millardfilmore1403]

@@nicholasleventis8875 damn how tf I missed that??

[@tomaslekis3262]

Yup. Dude has the perfect life

[@F1-Purist]

Kevin Durant is really a special player

[@Sirx1K1K]

as someone that has been a KD fan since i’ve been a basketball fan, i love the fact that this man has never changed. the same guy talking to jj is the same guy that played at texas, and regardless of what the outside world thought of him he stayed true to himself

[@chasechase24]

Such a great conversation. The attention to detail, routines, workouts, mindset, and true love for the game. Just by listening to JJ and KD, you can see why they are so great of what they do. Huge respect to both of them. Shout out to Eddie and Tommy for the quality questions and great timing. And having also the awareness of letting the conversation flow naturally.

[@derrionarrington]

You have to mention the 95 Rockets when you talk about small ball/stretch 4 offenses. PG: Kenny Smith SG: Clyde Drexler SF: Mario Elie PF: Robert Horry C: Hakeem Olajuwon They didn’t revolutionize it because teams still didn’t move towards that style of play, but they were one of those teams that shot hella 3’s and went “small.”

[@nish8399]

? they averaged 15 3 attempts per game, below league average at the time

[@derrionarrington]

@@nish8399 You may be referring to the 93-94 Rockets, but that’s a bit confusing as well because neither Drexler or Horry played on that team. I didn’t look up the numbers for that year.

[@Coleman1212]

i’ve watched this interview so many times

[@flesruoYkcuFoGuoY]

KD a top 15 all time player without question. Been my favorite player since Texas. This is a great interview JJ, much love yall

[@roderickwilliams2408]

Top 10

[@MeTakingAStand]

This is consistently the most entertaining, educational, and enlightening podcast out there right now. Shoutout to Tommy & JJ for keeping the standard so high.

[@natran217]

The addition of Eddie throws off the feel of JJ’s tone with other players his shows usually have. It’s minor, but noticeable. I like listening to JJs show because it sounds like two players talking shop. Eddie sounds more like a fan.

[@spaceghost4628]

Damn this was a great conversation. I think fans of today truly don’t realize how much the game has changed. The notion that guys don’t play defense today is just not true. They are handicapped lol no hand checking.. flagrant fouls today were normal fouls 20 years ago so the physicality is reduced dramatically on top of the fact that the game is more spread out than ever and EVERYONE can shoot.

[@loverofhumanity]

Yeah the last point is really the biggest difference. 20 yrs ago we hadnt figured out how to shoot yet. Literally every player used to have a different form. Trainers and athletes have all mastered the skill and technical aspects of shooting and kids are learning and developing that skill from 5 yrs old tbh. I see it even in mens leagues I play in. A lot of the younger guys arent as aggressive or drive in the paint as well as the old guys but they all can shoot extremely well. With the older crowd youll see a mixed bag of decent shooters to flat out awful shooters and practically no great shooters because they grew up in a different era where this wasnt really part of our game yet.

[@ryanisaiah3308]

If this video was twice as long, I'd still watch every second. Thank you JJ & KD for bringing us authentic content and an intelligent basketball conversation. 👊🏽 If only this was common practice.

[@petemal3884]

You can always tell you’re listening to a great player when they can recall and go in depth about a random play in the regular season from like 3 years ago. I forgot what I had for lunch 3 days ago. 🤯 🤯🤯

[@Fergus316]

This conversation was immersive. Like a great book or a great movie.

[@KazzyOfficial]

KD was comfortable af. This was so good

[@lyferecipes7135]

I appreciated this episode. I appreciate platforms like this that give athletes opportunities to express themselves honestly. It was insightful hearing about KD’s mental state during his recovery. Gained a whole new respect for him! Kudos gents, great episode!

[@young_kdo9877]

top 5 episode all time for sure, loved learning about KD and Redicks routines and when they recount playoff games/strategies!!!

[@ranjitjaques1051]

WE NEED YOU GUYS TO GIVE US INSIGHT INTO THE GAME, AS GATE KEEPERS OF THE GAME. PLEASE KEEP SHARING ITS PURE JOY TO HEAR.

[@vatsxn511]

Man jj you are giving us the best conversations just pure authentic hoops. Its got so tiring to watch debate and awful takes when we only got to watch the media's perspective. I mean this is so cool and different to learn about players and their perspectives on the game like a first person rather than assuming things about them.

[@theprocessss]

KD is fantastic to watch and to listen to. He just loves the game of basketball. No narrative talks none of that. A true basketball savant

[@kingdongo4388]

This is what I love, just pure basketball Man we're so blessed Thank you!!

[@walrus-king]

Jj and KDs brief discussion about court awareness was super interesting, how they can tell when their foot is on a line without even looking etc. Would love to hear some more about that

[@itspeterparker7363]

Listening to this podcast all the way while I’m at work right now best cross over ever. KD MY favorite player who I will see in two years front row seats

[@DeeSevyn]

just listening to dude talk about the game is insane & that last segment where he talked about his injury & post injury and how he had doubt until he could actually prove to himself he could & then how it went on to another test of him is just crazy to listen to

[@mikee405OKC]

OKC Thunder fan here... and still respect KD35 as I knew him to be.

[@NEWYORKSHIT]

Going to Nets games and watching KD shoot around before the game and in the game is truly magical. This guy literally does not miss. Same thing as Steph Curry, anytime these guys go up for a shot, you’re already thinking that it’s going in.

[@angelcoolin3693]

I think Steph and Dremond can be the next duo to continue the loyalty that Stockton and Malone showed to each other. Stockton and Malone played 18 years together tho, that’s going to be tough

[@Nawalta]

Draymond is a few years younger than Steph, 18 years is going to be hard

[@sira.h9812]

Yeah but they were talking about loyalty on a losing team so they didnt mention the gsw

[@amfblue5587]

its crazy you can ask kd a normal question and get a regular normal answer and it flows so nicely into another conversation. tired of the media and reporters asking these dumb questions. kd7 is the best player in the nba right now( i could argue with embiid ) what a time to get this pod

[@ND-pe9zg]

This is the best KD interview i've ever seen no doubt

[@bv7226]

This and the CP3 podcast were the best ones. It seems these are the only guys who can match JJ's pure love for the game

[@CityLightSafe]

The OMTT podcast is so good. To be fair, most basketball podcasts are elite but this one is really great.

[@gamergarett]

This literally just instantly gets interesting. JJ started it off so good with that first part and then KD rolled with it perfectly.

[@anthonytoto4774]

I love hearing JJ roasting the Kings everytime😂😂😂

[@SamuraiGaming24678]

You can tell KD genuinely just loves basketball. They say he just loves to hoop but this in depth conversation he’s genuinely engaged talking basketball details.

[@evandavis9932]

One of my favorite shooters of all time interviewing one of the best shooters of all time! Thanks jj

[@ByronBolerDrums]

Again JJ you and Draymond are a breath of fresh air man seriously. It's refreshing to hear the actual players 1) CONTROL THEIR OWN narrative and 2) Listen to the people who ACUTALLY PLAY explain the X's and O's of the game. So sick of the ESPN/FOX/MSM polarizing agendas. Love hearing the best players just talk ball. No middle man BS.

[@roryflaherty1523]

Love something as much as Eddie Gonzalez loves KD

[@Red2Nicee]

😂😂 U a fool man

[@bears.beets.battlestarjuju]

I think we can all agree this is the KD we need 24/7! Whenever KD is comfortable, confident and chill, the man drops basketball gem after basketball gem. Great interview.

[@YaBoyyJohnNBA]

Yessir needed this KD interview

[@-jamie-9896]

JJ’s love for basketball is on the levels of Rogan & martial arts, Eminem & rap, Dale Jr. & racing: it’s amazing to watch and infectious to hear.

[@Lucas-wn5wm]

KD is still one of the best player after coming back from an achilles injury

[@dwadeisthegoat2020]

75% kd is still a top 10 player rn at the least

[@Cashmoneez]

One of?

[@kaiadamz]

Been my favorite player since Texas days! Highest level sniper

[@troystewart3737]

He’s the best player in the league rn.. I get what Jokic and Embiid bring to the table and even Giannis, but nobody can replicate his efficiency given shot selection. He has put up the monster trip dubs Jokic given that playmaker role due to injuries and easily can score in bunches like Embiid can

[@100ovrbatmanbron7]

@@troystewart3737 not being able to score exactly as KD does doesn’t make him better than them. Giannis can score i. a way that KD can’t, which is dunking over 2-3 defenders routinely while playing DPOY caliber defense on a consistent basis. you’re clearly enamored by his scoring, acting as if players gotta play just like him to be better than him

[@mykobe981]

KD, glad you like talkin. We here for it all. thanks bro

[@sailalanabaravi2443]

KD is truly a one of a kind player. 7 foot machine that will give it to you anywhere on the floor. Post up, pull up, stepback, cross you up then throwing it down. Dude is a ridiculous 🔥

[@commonsense8909]

Shout out to players who do these sorts of podcasts. It lets fans see players unfiltered and uninterrupted on all sorts of topics. I really like these sorts of conversations. Thanks.

[@Nuggetlord6969]

Their talk about how hard scoring 30 used to be just proves guys like d wade were absolutely insane. 30 without 3s and having to drive on a packed defense is just craziness

[@Buwendo]

They also were drawing more contact and getting fouled alot which helped

[@MTPtostife]

never seen KD so relaxed & comfortable in an interview, learned alot watching this & huge respect to KD & JJ! Keep it up!!

[@Nqwilliams]

Man that conversation about the sonics leaving Seattle ripped up a lot of old scars for me and everyone else from Seattle

[@ZachGuyy]

These are the real analysts of the game, THE PLAYERS!!! These conversations you can’t get on mainstream.

[@zz-.-]

KD one of the greats because when he does choose to open up, the man is real.

[@connorgadsby5571]

I could listen to Kd talk about ball for hours on end. Hell of a podcast can’t wait for the next one

[@chinoskateboardv]

JJ straight talking over and ignoring some of Eddie’s comments had me weak 😂😂

[@ongong5496]

💀💀💀fr like the first minute of the podcast jj talked straight over him to talk to kd

[@EZboyrocks]

I felt bad lol, Eddie seems chill tho

[@chinoskateboardv]

@@EZboyrocks He gave me a "trying too hard to be cool" vibe.

[@wyteprvlge]

this was awesome. kd was my favorite player in okc, gsw years got me kinda salty towards him, but now its like im rediscovering and loving him all over again lol dude is the real deal

[@Tommy-hy1ob]

This podcast was superb. I listened to this all morning, while I was doing my route at work. It was so in depth

[@larryville6523]

I like how KD talk about basketball, he’s very honest person nothing but luv 🙏🏾❤️

[@uriellevelupriley684]

This is a wonderful interview and conversation. I love seeing KD vibrate with other players of the game.

[@randybailin4902]

The great ones are able to remember seemingly every play in their career. KD is no exception. I remember Ted Williams recalling specific pitches in meaningless games throughout his career. It's a special mind-set.

[@kylepekosh3136]

Great episode all around. I always say if you could 3D print/design the optimal scorer, you'd end up with KD every time.

[@TK-kg6og]

KD height with Bron Size and athleticism

[@samn90834]

@@TK-kg6og that’s somewhat impossible tho, part of the reason Brons 3 point shot has never reached elite status is due to the muscle he has, with that much muscle it’s hard to have an elite jump shot with that much strength and muscle, you see it with Giannis too

[@Henry-kv7zl]

@@samn90834 muscle does not affect shooting, countless examples of totally jacked guys who can shoot. A bigger factor is that an Uber athlete doesn't need to shoot to score thus they get less reps in game, and practice shooting less.

[@samn90834]

@@Henry-kv7zl being muscular doesn’t make you a bad shooter, no, but putting on as much muscle as Giannis did will make him much stronger, and his normal release will no longer be perfect. Giannis has also had multiple years shooting 4-5 attempts per game from 3, that’s much more than many players who are knockdown shooters, that attempts in the game thing is waffle

[@Wireyy]

My only critique is I wish this was longer lol. I could listen you guys talk all day. Can’t wait for KD to be back on another episode.

[@javianjohnson8746]

The crossover that we once DIDN'T KNOW we needed in the NBA Podcast world 🙏🏾

[@jaylenblount128]

As. As.oh so far

[@jatreyhawn3432]

Man, this was amazing..what a treat thanks

[@jeremymuir4332]

Great cast. That was fun listening to and reliving.

[@aaronlee3955]

Great episode … loved the crossover of the two best sports podcasts. No ridiculous takes or outlandish claims, just knowledgeable guys talking about the game.

[@tyjohnson3111]

12:12 Blake would have been best in a Draymond short roll sense where he could playmake from the high post. The way AD used to play in NOLA when he would get ball screens in semi transition unlocked his game, how he got screens set for him as the ball handler on the elbow and the pinch post-just being a offensive hub instead of a beneficiary as a mindset would have optimized his game. We saw him operate as a primary playmaker AND scorer in the playoffs and had great results. We just never saw him as a great secondary playmaker.

[@F1-Purist]

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[@tyjohnson3111]

@@F1-Purist mine?

[@michaelahurt]

Was that not he role he played? It's been 6-8 years but I remember that being *exactly* what he did. Tons of high ball screens with CP3 that turned into pick-and-pop or short rolls where Blake would come downhill and loved that lob to DJ. Lots of Blake at the top of the key. Lots of Blake pushing the ball in transition and turning that into drag screens as extended transition offense before flowing into their half court stuff. The problem with making Blake the offensive hub like Bam or Jokic today and unlocking him is that you had to take prime CP off ball to do it. Which you just weren't going to do. Chris was not just a superior playmaker and decision maker to Blake but *that* version of CP3 is maybe the best we've ever seen as a primary playmaker/decision maker. Those offenses were awesome mainly because of Chris. But Blake's mindset *was* to be the primary playmaker, especially after CP got hurt in 13-14. That CP wouldn't take a step back was part of the tension between them. Could Doc have staggered them more? Obviously. (The number of pages on that topic at the time makes War and Peace look like a footnote.) But that being said I think Doc's offense and the way CP played then -- he was more looking to create shots more than create openings -- didn't allow for DYNAMIC secondary playmaking like you see from Maxey or Dinwiddie or Brunson where they catch the ball at 24 feet and are already driving as the ball touches their hands and making reads as they barrel towards the rim. That kind of secondary playmaking has never been part of Blake's skillset anyway. He's more comfortable/effective as a primary playmaker in the short roll, iso and PnR where he can digest what's in front of him and then beat the rotations ... But hanging above all that is DJ. It's hard to catch-and-go for anyone when Gasol or Ibaka or Dwight or Duncan is standing in front of the rim and staring at you. That beautiful game stuff only works when you occupy or drag out the opposing center. The spacing was always cramped for LA even with JJ because Blake didn't shoot threes yet, DJ couldn't shoot and teams weren't afraid to help off Barnes or even Chris. Now that I think about, I'd not only argue that Blake was an excellent secondary playmaker as a release valve in the way you described -- short roll and semi transition -- but his playmaking was the very thing that took that offense from very good (top 5) to the #1 offense in the NBA.

[@tyjohnson3111]

@@michaelahurt 🤔 you’ve done it again

[@lancescallon7264]

great pod. what makes me sad is hearing kevin talk about the years before GS. he highlights so many memories and people along the journey. cuz well we dont see him talk about those post okc years the same, i hope he finds his inner peace

[@snagapuss23]

This was a great podcast and I really enjoyed it. This is what basketball talk is all about...great induvidual discussions m ade and shared....it makes you want to listen like forever. Thanks guys.

[@benroethlisberger2567]

I could listen to jj and kd talk ball for hours

[@LoganNagol]

This Eddie guy has such chill vibes I dig it

[@coreygolphenee9633]

JJ is the only guy that will get this out of stars, a consonant journeyman will always have the respect of the people above him and even if the topic is tough the respect will be there

[@velusamyrv]

JJ Redick & Tommy, awesome podcast as always!! Looking forward to many more! A fan from Singapore 😊

[@alaistermccann2846]

Watching KD talk about his craft are my comfort videos! 🙌