Kyle Korver On Making A Name For Himself, LeBron's Greatness & Playing W/ Allen Iverson | JJ Redick

JJ Redick and Tommy Alter welcome longtime NBA veteran and fellow sharpshooter Kyle Korver for a conversation on the pod.
Topics include: Why Kyle decided to retire, Allen Iverson’s first impression of him on the Philadelphia 76ers, how Kyle took JJ’s spot on the Chicago Bulls, how Thibs ignored Kyle for the majority of his tenure in Chicago, an absolutely wild paddle boarding story, LeBron’s ability to sustain greatness, and more.
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[@3serio]

I love how Tommy just lets them talk without interrupting. He comes with good questions every now and then, and just lets them rock.

[@StupendousMan.]

I had that exact thought right after the A.I question

[@sorinn7894]

Facts that’s why he is always there, not annoying, good questions and also good listener, and chilling

[@vicjamison2948]

We all need a friend like Tommy 🙌🏽

[@Iam_jardow]

Who is Tommy? I'm a casual.

[@sorinn7894]

@@Iam_jardow the guy in the video with the blue shirt

[@cactusfroth]

This small room can't contain the pure sharpshooting talent these two players have.

[@jacqueswebster3453]

Tommy balances it out 🤣🤣

[@chriswrld9991]

@@jacqueswebster3453 hey Tommy’s a bucket 😂

[@jacqueswebster3453]

@@chriswrld9991 look at how that dude is sitting all the time i cant imagine him getting the ball up to the rim smh

[@El_bigC]

@@jacqueswebster3453 😂😂

[@seanbruck5269]

@@jacqueswebster3453 iv3 seen him dunk like 4 times

[@4est82]

I remember shooting with my coach in my high school Gym and Kyle pulled up for his own shooting practice. He’s such a down to earth guy it was an honor to witness his greatness.

[@BroccoliHead7]

That’s the worst story I ever heard

[@stephenmarkelov1829]

@@BroccoliHead7 lol!

[@kyonmurphy1120]

@@stephenmarkelov1829 book b nv

[@superdopehiphop]

@@BroccoliHead7 🤣🤣🤣

[@BridgesOnBikes]

Kyle and JJ sitting all proper with crossed legs and good posture… my man Tommy looking like drunk uncle just smooshed into the couch 😂

[@Bungoo13]

So disrespectful, they give him the chair Will Smith has to use during his interview for MIB

[@heshamaldhahiry95]

You have to have chicken legs to do that

[@Bobby-lp8zd]

JJ you so awkward on espn

[@tommy2putts]

Brings no value to the show

[@nine3seven]

@@Bobby-lp8zd give it time ,

[@bythealphabet]

These interviews are so good, it shows the human side of you guys as Basketball players. It is inspiring.

[@htownq3300]

Same with the football players too bro

[@g.neptdadaaa]

Perfectly said

[@Madhamz]

Yea i hope JJ and Tommy keep going

[@nimasarraf7685]

Completely agree, always better than any other interviews because it's just so chill and informal, players can be themselves around JJ and Tommy.

[@STV..]

I see what ur trying to say but really bro the human side?? they’re people like us🤣🤣

[@blaineberger6477]

I grew up in right outside of Atlanta. The 60 win Hawks team made me love basketball and Korver became my favorite player of all time. Seeing how elite he was at shooting inspired me to start perfecting my shooting craft. Thank you Kyle Korver

[@uncletruth4529]

2015 hawks are sooo underrated. If we stayed healthy we could of beat the Cavs

[@D3lgadosensei]

@@uncletruth4529 lmao, don’t think so pal

[@sharifbrown3567]

@@uncletruth4529 The Hawks weren't healthy in the Playoffs?

[@twkwilson]

@@sharifbrown3567 thabo was injured by the police, demarre Carroll was the first to be injured in the series, then Kyle was injured, then horford was ejected if I'm not wrong. Teague stepped up big time but there's only so much we could have done

[@SillySymphonyXD]

@@uncletruth4529 the cavs AND the refs

[@ChrisBasdeo]

Kyle Korver had one of the fastest release and his shooting form was beautiful, my favorite era of him was his Bulls days when he was Hot Sauce

[@nadeemalia8485]

that bench mob tho!!

[@lisfine]

GIVE ME THE HOT SAUCE NEIL FUNK. STACY KING AND HIS COMMENTARY!

[@timnorton4302]

Philly days was the best the knee high socks

[@kevinchou1124]

That paddle boat story was damn inspiring. True inner peace in life can be achieved through grinds toward perfection. Competition with oneself is ultimately the only one that matters.

[@angelbrito5058]

This wasn’t an interview…It was conversation between 2 of the greatest shooters in NBA history!

[@sorinn7894]

Curry/ray allen greater but i get what you mean

[@Frozaee]

@@sorinn7894 what a pointless reply lmao what are you tryna do here shut up

[@sorinn7894]

@@Frozaee cuz they better check the stats

[@carterfitzgerald1499]

@@sorinn7894 he didn't say the 2 greatest

[@Iam_jardow]

@@sorinn7894 you misunderstood the assignment. Side note. I think a Curry Ray Allen conversation would be kinda lame actually

[@winterfoxcloud]

I loved his anecdote about his time paddle boarding and how there is a deep knowledge/understanding that you only gain through truly grinding something out over a long stretch of time. Pushing your boundaries and truly perfecting what it is within your control. Pretty cool story and makes sense that if he applied that experience to his craft it was only a matter of time before he became masterful at it. Again - loved the pod, congrats on the ESPN gig and keep up the good work!

[@Heidelbergensis]

reads like something out of a Pulitzer-award-winning novel. Like a sentence or paragraph that rocks you or changes your life.

[@culbinator]

You wrote the words of my mind and heart after listening to this. I was super impressed with Kyle’s depth and awareness. Beautiful stuff

[@Jsalcedo23]

It was such an incredible story. Kyle needs a job in writing or host a podcast of his own, he really has a way with words

[@TheNextManimal]

It was the most motivating thing I’ve heard in a while and he was simply just sharing an experience. He’s a great speaker.

[@shanemckeon1593]

Have listened to the majority of nba player interviews, and this far and away is the best conversation. Kyle is a an extraordinary guy and it’s awesome to see how comfortable you guys were discussing very real topics. Can’t say how much good you guys are doing with this show. You guys deserve every bit of recognition and success that comes along your way.

[@adrenalineunlimited]

Crazy to see Ashton Kutcher on the pod, great job guys

[@CJL1567]

Common mistake, that's actually Kevin Malone.

[@stephenmarkelov1829]

@@CJL1567 equally handsome, equally smart.

[@James-ih1xu]

Mann I thought I was trippin 😂😂😂 I was like Ashton Kutcher used to hoop?😂😂

[@masonmilazzo9572]

Kyle is one of my two favorite players of all time, the other being Joe Johnson. I was so excited when this was announced, and wasn’t disappointed! Every Hawks fan LOVES Korver!

[@andrewzapata9420]

Lol very random favorite players but I can dig it. Joe Johnson was a bucket

[@twkwilson]

Mine was Marvin Williams lol

[@allenjimnosky5363]

Joe is my 4th pick，after AI CW4 and VC

[@silewis9396]

@@andrewzapata9420 If you're a Hawks fan it's not that random really is it? Johnson was one of the best players they had since 80s and Korver was probably the best shooter they ever had

[@andrewzapata9420]

@@silewis9396 I’m actually a Sixers fan, and korver was a great player for us… but he’s talking about his favorite players lol.,, of all time! Lol… to each it’s own, I just thought they were random lol

[@justgary2471]

Mad respect for Kyle Korver. I used to always trade for Kyle Korver back in the NBA live 2005 days. Rookie that could shoot the lights out.

[@timwodarczyk3952]

Carmelo on the cover, GameCube. That was my first NBA video game and I played the daylights out of it lol

[@KainZC]

the perfect stroke, man oh man, just like what jj said, the detail is insane

[@sauceunlimited]

You forget how decorated Kyle Korvers career really is. Great player ✅

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

Hell yea fool was a beast see his highlights

[@dariusheatlilweezy]

JJ is definitely my favorite interviewer for the nba. He asks super articulate questions

[@robertwallace5498]

Damn Kyle is much smarter and more well thought than I imagined. Im jealous of his level of focus and his wisdom, loved to listen to his perspective

[@zachrobinson3381]

Conversations like this are why podcasting is so enrapturing. This was legitimately profound in so many ways and beyond just enjoying the opportunity to learn from respectable individuals, this was equally inspiring to me so I just wanted to say continue to to share this kind of dialogue and insight with people. We appreciate it🤝

[@Aj4youtube]

If it wasn’t for those Warriors, I swear Korver would have a championship w LBJ.

[@dominikgomez7225]

And he would have deserved it

[@yz2553]

He would have had 2 and bron would have tied jordan in rings and dethroned jordan as the goat, jordan should be grateful to kd for defending his legacy.

[@NESGTorro]

@@yz2553 🤣🤣🤣 factsss

[@palatablejohnson5732]

if it wasnt for those meddling kids

[@Iam_jardow]

I mean... obviously

[@TheFilmSpace1]

During the draft I predicted Korver to the Sixers. I remember as a kid sitting there and saying we need a shooter and I wanted Kyle. Then we drafted him and I went crazy 🏀💪🏽

[@time_cop2901]

This was great, Kyle Korver seems like a cool dude - we need an Iverson visit JJ -

[@officialdropnation]

Kyle Korver almost bought our house when he played on the Bulls, but didn’t. Also Luol Deng looked at it. Nah I didn’t meet them, but my late great Dad did 🏆

[@benkova6925]

what world do we live in where something called Twerk Nation exists jesus christ

[@thebke7817]

That's awesome

[@gnomechomsky2524]

Did you go to Glenbrook North?

[@TheFilmSpace1]

Winneka??

[@TheFilmSpace1]

@@gnomechomsky2524 John Sheyer

[@lewisgrosso2408]

these interviews are gas🔥🔥🔥

[@andrewbristow2817]

JJ Redick….excellent podcast. I’ll be honest. The climate is over saturated with podcasts by current and retired stars, to the point it’s annoying. The vibe, conversation, the setup, etc. Bro……this is a winner. You have something special here.

[@momchilyordanov8190]

Very interesting interview. I watched all of it. I've always liked Korver and loved hearing him talking something else outside of the game-related, formulaic interviews. One thing, though - it REALLY bugs me how the camera on Korver gets brighter and darker all the time. Just a tip, guys - if you put a person with his back to a window, you need a constant light source infront of them to level up the overall brightness. And do NOT put the camera on auto exposure, because it's dumber than you think. It's going to shift the exposure like that more often than not.

[@ReignitedAuto]

I'm only four minutes in, but this opening by Korver is just fantastic insight into his mentality. 👏👏👏

[@randybailin4902]

Most awesome background (when they get the lighting right) for an interview I've ever seen. Very good chat, as is usually the case on JJ's show.

[@WestKentStudio]

Love this pod! Stories are the best. Humility displayed by your guests, shows why they lasted so long and had successful careers. Great view of the Bridge.

[@mattgroo1820]

That view behind Korver though!😳

[@seantzeng1849]

Kyle Korver shot 6.8 threes a game in 2004 with the Sixers. Definitely a pioneer of the modern NBA.

[@andrewzapata9420]

That layup drill story had me rolling!!!! JJ is so naturally funny

[@Jsalcedo23]

That story about Kyle boarding is one of the many reasons I love this podcast and listen every Friday morning on my commute. Keep up the incredible work JJ and Tommy!

[@spencerjennings2119]

Great interview. Someone get my man Kyle a real chair to sit on.

[@Bungoo13]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Bungoo13]

I was just thinking how it reminded me of thr chair Will Smith had to use in his interview in MIB

[@mk_gizzy]

@@Bungoo13 fr🤣🤣🤣

[@marc-andreservant4478]

amazing episode! another classic. loved hearing both JJ's and Kyle's perspectives on retiring and relating it to a loss and having to deal with a grieving process. so important for young athletes to see this. great interview!!

[@trekent4748]

Would’ve been extremely dope and interesting to have seen Kobe on this pod… R.I.P. Mamba

[@michael-wj7sc]

😞

[@mithos92]

At least we got Kobe on All The Smoke. Matt and Stack have so much history with him, too.

[@arcobaleno6347]

still makes me cry when I watch his videos.

[@asdfg-hr3cy]

He literally one of the greatest 3 point shooter. He deserves recognition.

[@flightkidd123]

Kyle needs his own podcast ASAP dudes so humbled and has a good mindset love all your episodes but this one was the best imo

[@ndn624]

Loved Kyle when he had his time in Utah. One of my fav jerseys !

[@amritdaswaney1779]

What a great interview! Kyle seems like a great and deep guy!

[@brucie4195]

underrated legend!! every time Kyle let that ball go you thought it was going in

[@openingband]

The dot on the camera that goes over Kyles head is so distracting lol

[@kylecarver257]

was about to comment this lmao gotta clean that lens

[@Paco_Avila27]

I cleaned my screen first before realizing it was the video.

[@SchizofromChi]

Bruh I thought something got under my screen protector

[@rougeone744]

I never watched him when he was on Atlanta or 76ers I watch his later career got nothing but the upmost respect for Jj and Kyle even more. Seems like a GREAT human. Cheers boys

[@arcobaleno6347]

Utah Kyle was good too. Along with Millsap, AK47, Deron Williams, Boozer.

[@IKhanicCollector]

great pod, jj such a natural conversationalist

[@scottyg8310]

I loved going to Creighton games when Kyle was there. His shooting got the crowd lit in a hurry!

[@Habeev07]

22:04 Korver unleashed "really? I can do that?"

[@dev_jana]

Korver has been a rock solid person and player from the start. He always was more open and real than most players. I admittedly don't watch a lot of the full interviews on this channel (mostly the highlights), but this was a must watch.

[@kohenholland]

I met him at a football game one time. He felt very down to earth and it was great to get to see him

[@jobyclauson6184]

Good interview. Good authentic stories, ?'s, give and take. Korver + Reddick are good ppl, excellent players, very committed to what they did/do. Thanks for sharing how u did that.+

[@angelabold8353]

Loved the pod cast my favorite one in awhile thank you I appreciate it !

[@SplashyLaflare]

That was Lowkey the best interview I’ve seen in a longgg time

[@Johnny-re9kg]

JJ is so good. He really lets the interviewee ponder, reflect and relate without interupting, which gets the interview to deeper places.

[@derlingsanchez]

JJ gave a shoutout to one of our Puerto Rican Legends Carlos Arroyo, didn’t know they played together in Orlando.

[@Aschwarz93]

This was one of the better ones, especially what Kyle said around the 1 hour mark.

[@cameronmccollough98]

Oh if you guys haven't done it yet you need to interview Lou Will cuz I heard he's thinking about retiring. And even if he does retire y'all need to interview him anyway that'll be really cool to see him on this pod.

[@TheFilmSpace1]

He was just on Taylor Rooks pod

[@drewsaad1279]

300k!! Congrats!

[@lootpocket]

here before a million

[@pjco1986]

That paddle board story gave me goosebumps!

[@anthonyrivers1218]

It's so dope to see two of my favorite shooters talking and doing an interview and it's kinda disappointing they didn't get to play together..That would have been so cool to see.

[@RH-hz9ly]

Thanks a lot for interviewing him 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Cheers

[@dontcopymystyle4469]

Chicago will always have love for kyle. 💯💪🏾 He played his heart out for the Bulls. #BenchMob

[@blck.tentation6574]

💯❤️

[@martinnovales]

easily one of the best episodes yet

[@matthewelias7545]

This is one of your best episodes. Really moving and thoughtful discussion.

[@LunaE_Clips_]

one of the best podcast out.. look forward too all the guest they interview..

[@AbiV31]

Korver was that guy! Loved him when he played for ATL. His jumpshot was so pure. Like it was always clean. When he would come of a screen from Harford and Teague would hit him with the pass! Ah good times

[@renzocabarco472]

The original vertical podcast ep with Kyle was one of my favorites. Glad to see them again together.

[@jesusisking1-v6v]

This sis such a great podcast . Excellent stories and insights keep it up jj and Tommy!

[@bobby_D]

Kyle Korver was a GREAT Sixer. Definitely one of my favorite players. He was a fan favorite for sure!! Fans loved KK.

[@joeeybs]

This has become one of my favorite podcast episode to listen to

[@druciferDMA]

When Korver used the term 'the process' describing the shift to retirement i could feel JJ's shudder off camera

[@Riccardopelle98]

Wow! Awesome conversation, and a great guy, hope to see him again

[@paulbrill3668]

This is my favorite video JJ! Love the channel and keep up the great work brother. Peace

[@jaredhouck4784]

Great episode, the setting was dope!

[@alexandradaniels6048]

Also funny story that Kyle reminded me of: Stephen King and Michael Jordan had dinner a few times and Jordan explained to him his mindset, Jordan found that he was writing stuff down. “What’s that for?” Jordan asked. “Sorry, as a writer, stuff comes to mind I just write it down.” “What did I say that inspired you?” “All of that, all of it: great villain stuff.” Lmao

[@TheFilmSpace1]

We needed this !!!

[@hughes4402]

kyle is a great speaker. loved the interview

[@ShotBigMr]

Really like hearing kyle’s perspective, seems like a smart and wise guy

[@chriswrld9991]

2 of some of the greatest shooters to ever play.

[@jodyjoyner4849]

What an awesome interview! I always enjoyed watching Kyle play, but I’m an even bigger fan now...such a cool guy that seems to have it all together.

[@tjtaylor5273]

bro... Korver would splash 3's for days man....... i miss seeing him hoop

[@sanchopancho5259]

Two upper class NBA snipers having a great convo! This podcast is gold!

[@scottipippen6554]

"It`s Wilson.."- boy, what a great, great interview. Was a huge fan of Kyle while he played. Will become a greater fan of the person he is now..

[@andremelendez3290]

This episode will go in my top favorites. The description of basketball as a teacher a friend a companion... damn that was super deep

[@taken4granite817]

I've always viewed Korver and Reddick similarly in terms of offensive game. Great interview!

[@Outlaw2308]

Lebron conversation starts at 51:00

[@hlumelomelo1829]

thank you

[@delraye2808]

Thank you man

[@angelusgnz5784]

Thanks

[@pcm2fchris]

Kobe would have so dug this interview. The deep and the human combined with the basketball - awesome.

[@michaeldelarosa2480]

JJ needs an interview with LBJ that would be great 🙌🏻🙏🏻💯

[@youngw.a.r2709]

Loved this one. I'm curious, Even with how unhappy you guys were at the end of your career did you guys still understand and have a respect for the fact that you're still playing a game and that you are even able to retire? That mode where you are exhausted just going through the motions is where most people find themselves every singls day with labor jobs that they will never be able to retire from. You guys earned your spot in life and deserve all the success you've had but does that ever enter your brain when you are feeling stressef out? Basically I'm asking when NBA players are fed up with the game and ready to retire do they still appreciate the fact they never have to work a real job and does that bring them comfort in a time of reflecting

[@divinestrength1774]

I can answer that. It depends on each individual’s mentality whether they appreciate their status in life after retirement from basketball or not. Basketball players are still human beings and have a right to feel stressed out whether their job is more lucrative than the average or not. Also the answer you get from one NBA individual does not create the standard for EVERY NBA player. like your take on “most people finding themselves exhausted just going through the motions every single day with labor jobs that they’ll never be able to retire from), doesn’t reflect EVERY labor workers mentality.

[@GetShorty29]

I feel like if this conversation went on for 20 hours I would watch for 20 hours 💯✅

[@jgray2718]

I live in Santa Barbara, so that paddle boarding story was pretty relevant. Kyle is right about the sharks, too - there's a bunch of them between the Channel Islands and the shore (they eat the seals that live on the islands) and there are oil rigs out there and it's common to have cruise ships drop anchor in that general vicinity, and they can't steer any better than the tankers. It's really not all that safe between the islands and the mainland and paddle boarding between them sounds very hard.

[@brettmoore5050]

Incredible conversation

[@RumFighter]

Podcast with The Greatest Shooter ever?!? Love you JJ!

[@martelebeals1088]

I’ve waited so long for this !!

[@n5gus]

JJ dropping classics

[@timcheng5349]

i was rubbing my screen on kyles forhead for minutes till i realised it was the vid lol

[@morecowbell235]

Kyle Korver is pretty talented. Good NBA 3 pt shooter by day, ashton kutcher the actor by night

[@NotSureIfSrs_x]

Kyle gotta be one of the best catch and shoot players to ever do it. I remember when he played w/ Bron, i swear he never missed when we needed him the most.

[@INumba1Stunna]

Always loved watching Kyle Korver shoot. But this is random, he for some reason just reminds me of Ashton Kutcher. 😂 23:12 JJ's storyy about him shooting a three on the 3 on 2 drill. Love the complete flipside from hearing Korver's story. Love all these podcasts JJ, keep it upp. On another note, I would love to see you and Korver shoot aroundd in a gym and just talk basketball one day. Maybe even with Steph Curry in the gym also, that would be fire to see something like that happen. 🙂

[@CimbomFanFiction]

aside from how korver is sitting, awesome interview! i used to despise both these guys back in the day... now i respect the heck outta them both. great interview!!

[@brycemcelhaney4052]

Kyle was always one of my favorite shooters. Such a pure shot. Awesome guy.

[@scottlindholm8938]

Terrific conversation