Tayshaun Prince on Coming out of Compton, Detroit’s Championship Run, Guarding Kobe in Finals & More

[@knuckleheadspodcastTPT]

00:00:00 Intro 00:00:59 Bust Yo' Ass 00:01:56 Compton, Los Angeles 00:06:28 Nike Camp/AAU 00:08:59 City/State Champions 00:10:10 Tyson Chandler 00:12:44 '98 McDonalds Class 00:15:20 Recruitment Process 00:16:40 University of Kentucky 00:21:30 Draft Process 00:23:27 Detroit Pistons 00:30:16 Larry Brown 00:34:13 Rasheed Wallace 00:35:40 Pistons Missing Out on Carmelo Anthony 00:39:09 What Clicked for Championship Run 00:40:23 Reggie Miller Block 00:43:03 Finals Against LA & Defense on Kobe 00:52:14 '05 Finals Loss Against Spurs 00:56:22 '06 Losing to Miami 00:58:06 Going Against Lebron James 01:00:38 Defensive Reputation 01:02:11 Winning Olympic Gold Medal 01:05:24 Pistons Team Breaking Up 01:08:42 Memphis Grizzlies 01:14:10 Starting Five 01:15:14 Start, Bench, Trade 01:17:14 First Purchase 01:18:18 Longest Streak Consecutive Playoff Starts 01:19:44 Klay Thompson Leaving Warriors 01:21:57 Outro

[@leonrodriguez1714]

Q where can i get that hat ?. I keep seeing u with but i dont see it online . Tell jordan give u anudda one to give me

[@lavellsmith8613]

💯🔥

[@centralaveX60]

In collage this ma player all 5 position point to center

[@Yooooo91]

💡 Ask players who “retired” them. In the sense of, which young player or Superstar player that was going off,that you’ve faced, in your later years that made you think, it’s about that time. Was watching Houston Harden and he was giving Genobili hell 🤣

[@jayoquinn6985]

You should asked him about the malace in the palace…..

[@Strictlybusiness_2]

Finally! Somebody got him to do a podcast. Tayshaun is one of the most criminally underrated players of all time🗣️🗣️

[@Elvin_reels]

That's what I said! Finally, we got the Palace Prince on a podcast! Can't wait to watch this fr, all other podcasts need to get him on as their guest! 💯

[@CrushWildman]

A true Swiss army knife def and offensively there’s a reason he stayed in the league so long I also think he has a gold medal man what a legend

[@UppingDowners]

Definitely when I moved here from Hawaii pistons was my favorite team because they beat the lakers 😂

[@Deewhite3]

I fully agree

[@zachfinley9889]

Facts

[@TheBigken1213]

Tay might be from Compton but as Detroit Native he's one of ours 🦾🏀 🏆 Going To Work Pistons 🦾🤧

[@Sbj0707]

That's True Love Right There Fr. Salute💯🙌🏿

[@jayrukks8039]

Damn that’s love 🔥🔥

[@27moneymakin]

think about cali/detroit connections musically lol it makes sense. could only imagine Melo alongside them smh

[@pinswade]

@@27moneymakinthe Bay/ Detroit connection crazy. Even Too $hort said we’re basically cousins, so it’s all love from Bay side.

[@jahqayburnett7736]

​@@pinswadeLA/Detroit Em signed to Dre and Xzibit from the D claims LA

[@grabbingrain2238]

Tayshaun one of the realest people for even speaking up for Darko being honest but giving full context

[@centralaveX60]

Swiss army knife tay played ball ball never cared about shooting the ball

[@KEVWITHTHESS]

Just shows who he is as a person, a genuine human being

[@-sdot83]

@@centralaveX60Tay is the definition of handling business and staying out the way. Never heard his name involved in any type of bullshit and well respected by the great of the greats

[@centralaveX60]

@@-sdot83 word top notch class act dude deff put on on all levels Kentucky he was crazy wit it he damn near all 5 spots at Kentucky

[@Hawkins313]

It was great to hear a perspective from someone that was on the inside

[@AmiriHipHop]

As a Detroit native born & raised, the Mid 2000s was a GLORIOUS time to be a Pistons fan. Tayshaun Prince was a big reason for that and his time in the city will NEVER be forgotten 👏🏻👏🏻. DEEEEEEEEETROIIIIITT BASKETBALLLLLLL 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣 !

[@TeamEliteMedia]

@@AmiriHipHop Big Facts!!!

[@anthonyfisher8338]

That's a fact but joe D didn't draft Mello because he thought Tay was enough

[@nfgpj2592]

I can hear Mason now saying “ITS PALACE TIME FOR DA PRINCE TAYSHAUN PRINCE!”

[@DreChilly]

It's TIME TO GO TO WORK! Then after a Win Big Ben would take the sludge hammer and bust that teams logo! What a time what a time!

[@sniktawwatkins3412]

What up doe

[@cbockiii2514]

Tayshaun just coughed up ten times more information on Darko than anyone else ever did. Thank you.

[@myronshelby3897]

The fact they got T prince on a podcast when I never seen him on one before shows the respect ✊ for the knuckleheads podcast salute fellas

[@marcp697]

He was on Kevin Garnett's podcast a while back way before this interview

[@onlythestrong04]

That 2004 Championship was extra special due to the fact of how the odds was not in their favor to win. It represents alot of us who goes against the odds everyday and I graduated that year as well, the story of my life is in that championship.

[@MaThr3Boyz]

The Palace Prince! Respected thru out the league, quiet storm, and a model. Detroit loves you!

[@aaronhutchinson885]

1st Shaun Livingston, and now TPrince. Man. Knuckleheads podcast on next levels!!!

[@chuchuchuchia]

I just love how this show gets these role player guests and elite non-superstars that deserve all the spotlight

[@creydadj]

Tayshaun is the reason why I always wear #22 in every bball games. Great role player and defender

[@cranberryjuice2936]

“The Longarm of the Law” Mannn the palace was so fun early 2000s

[@-sdot83]

Man golden times, they had that bitch rockin from opening night to the playoffs

[@davidpeters3857]

💯

[@jarrellsmall211]

Yall don't know what this means to me man, growing up tall, slim, and left handed in Detroit, Tayshaun was who I idolized. Still my favorite player, I got plaque of him dunking on Shaq on my wall. Thank yall man, yall been out doing yallselves 💯

[@johnmartin5520]

Same skinny men know!!!

[@kriscash2207]

His breakdown of the Reggie Miller block, explaining his mindset, was incredible. The ball went backcourt, so he knows Chauncey has a grenade. He’s stayed engaged in the play but already predicted he needed to get back. His entire conversation was about “team, we, us”. He was willing and open to receiving Melo. What a humble, talented, well spoken, selfless, and incredible athlete and man. I’m appreciative that I got to listen to him. Salute Mr. Prince!

[@4olufade]

99% of the NBA wouldn't have hustled back at all

[@andrewcrawford4635]

Awesome also how although maybe he may have been disappointed about Darko instead of Melo he explains what Darko was up against and gives him a ‘positive nod’ ( so to speak). Standing up for the team all the time. And what a team and awesome basketball team mindset Tayshun and the ‘Go To Work’ men has.

[@robertc.chandler50]

Salute 🫡

[@plutotheblueprint8272]

We'll never forget what this legend did for Detroit n the Pistons 💯💪

[@KEVWITHTHESS]

Tayshaun is a true definition of how a person is supposed to carry themselves. Not just talking about basketball; you never hear anything bad about him, stays to himself, soft spoken, well mannered and intelligent. Just a smooth guy overall. I remember he came to the Meijers in Flint. I’ll never forget it. Cool guy

[@davidpeters3857]

Totally agree,Tay is such a great role model

[@drejones2426]

@@davidpeters3857I had prince jersey,definitely underrated

[@robert.mills5]

I remembered his run in Kentucky was so amazing. I just knew he was going to be a star in Detroit. He definitely turned into a star, not the way we thought, but the Palace Prince was a star to us!

[@marshalllacy6091]

One of my favorite underrated players bro don’t get his respect as a hooper 💯

[@AMart870]

Man Q and D-Miles y'all bringing em out, it's hard to get Tayshuan Prince to talk, never heard him speak his whole career, that 2004 Pistons Championship 🏆 Team might be the best defensive team EVER! Salute Fellas! 💯

[@TeamEliteMedia]

@@AMart870 LOL STG he didn’t scream after a dunk or nothing. Boy straight out the bed giving you 25

[@AMart870]

​@@TeamEliteMedia yeah Tayshuan didn't do no celebrating just business, he was always professional and kept quiet, he had a SOLID career!

[@MikeJones-hg4ol]

He spoke at the parade when they won the championship

[@stephanieblackley9037]

Tayshaun Prince Is My Favorite Basketball Player.

[@Pleasebringwatersllc]

I’m from Detroit i was 9 years old when they won chip in 04 went to parade and everything I love the whole team prince top underrated player all time

[@abihamal7874]

I was 8 years old just got to America and it was literally the first basketball game I ever watched. How they were booing Kobe at the end of the game made me want to know who tf this guy was 😂

[@Pleasebringwatersllc]

@@abihamal7874 I was so hurt he didn’t get to be apart off the all star team when the whole team got picked up they always hated on prince 🤴

[@86Sentra]

I was 5 lol still remeber the parade wish I had the tshirt still

[@growingupdetroit]

The Prince of The Palace ❤

[@Red-lu3ku]

As soon as I saw Tayshaun Prince this morning as a guest I was set for the drive home. I’ve always loved Prince’ game.

[@EdWill261]

My mom worked with his dad for years. Had a chance to meet him after his chip. Very good person. Cali's Finest 👏🏿 👏🏿

[@InstrumentsofMusickIOM]

One of the best defenders we've ever seen 👏🏾 especially at his height

[@jaycarter646]

Now this is why yall the BEST podcast out. Everyone can fight for 2

[@Eterna12Nation]

Idk man. These guys are definitely authentic, but Club 520 is fire too.

[@freewill9457]

Big facts, what I love about Q and D is how they really take you through the players story. I always walk away from their episodes feeling like I really got to know about the players struggle to glory.

[@Atlas365247]

​@@Eterna12Nation nah if Club 520 is Teague podcast then they do the troll takes like everyone else. Q & D are TEAM JORDAN so they don't play with the nonsense. Plus they're the middle child of the NBA eras, they're right after the golden 90s era nd before now. They know ball history unlike Anthony Edwards nd that ilk. It's encyclopedias to google. Just different

[@Eterna12Nation]

@@Atlas365247they’re both from Illinois. Q is from Chicago. They grew up as MJ fans, so it’s not really a strong argument. Club 520 does interviews and regular shows, so it’s different. Plus, they’re nothing like Gil’s Arena, which is the actual trolling space.

[@GlueGuy20]

​​@@Eterna12Nation who did it first tho? All others are just copycats.

[@jackjackrvaglobal365]

The left handed legend! Dude was a straight savage. Prince could do it all!

[@bcl2224]

Respect for what he said about Darko.

[@andrewcrawford4635]

Exactly!!!! All who criticize Joe Dumars for not keeping Melo should hear Tayshun’s words about Darko.

[@TeamEliteMedia]

Soon as we saw Tayshaun Prince you got a view and Like. DETROIT LEGEND FOR LIFE!!!! This man NEVER speaks!! Before we hit play, already looking forward to it!! Thank you fellas for our DETROIT PISTONS LEGENDS

[@blackout2430]

He hasn’t aged at alllllllll bro. Looks the same lol

[@GHOST91141]

😂😂😂 facts looking like he bout to suit up for the University of Kentucky right now

[@kerry-j4m]

FACTS.His family has-GREAT-jeans. LOL.

[@brockman562]

lmao. him, reggie, and Elliot still look like fkn kids lmao.

[@Dguap229]

Black don’t crack

[@mca217]

That 04 squad is my favorite team. Tayshaun was a vital piece. His versatility was sorely underrated.

[@JWoodz313]

That’s so dope that he defended Darko’s tenure with the team

[@A_Life_Worth_Living1993]

Out of all the podcasts Tayshaun has done (and that’s not many) this was by far the best. Thank you for all the years you put into Detroit and the memories you and the team had given us. I remember being this 11-12 year old little girl and watching y’all like “man I wanna be like them when I get to the WNBA”. Obviously, I never went the route of a WNBA career but one thing that has always stuck with me is your character and how you hold yourself. I can tell you are just all around a really good person and I’ve always admired that about you. Being this little girl with so much trauma, watching you guys had such a profound impact on me and helped me through the tough times. Y’all will never know that impact y’all really made on me. I really cannot describe it. The best of wishes to you and your family and the BEST 5 ALIVE. Thank you again for what you’ve done here in Detroit.

[@TheBsheep]

My boy Prince!! As a Pistons fan, this man is royalty!!

[@GeminiBrown]

As Someone who was known for their defense and long arms, Tayshaun was a huge Motivation for me

[@wandaparrish6344]

We love you in Detroit. T Prince ❤

[@YPlat22]

Got the most low key OG ! Shout out Tay

[@irvingresendiz1427]

Respect to prince. He a good dude

[@irvingresendiz1427]

You can can tell. This dude a real nigga. He coo. Blood

[@who1171]

Tayshaun was also a very good offensive player. Good post game, good midrange shooter, good three point shooter. Could handle the ball and initiate the offense. Very skilled all around player

[@kriscash2207]

Very good-low key passer.

[@darnellwilliams8783]

Tayshaun Prince is so underrated he doesn't get enough Credit he was 2 years out of Kentucky and Locked Up Kobe in the 2004 NBA Finals Tay Tay is easily one of the best defenders of all time

[@blackout2430]

Kentucky

[@hugh_jazznuts]

Hell yeah, but he went to Kentucky though.

[@keepitastack4993]

Kansas 😂😂

[@Ottomatic13]

he do look like he would go to Kansas but no bro 😂

[@darnellwilliams8783]

@@Ottomatic13 lol facts I knew it started with a K Paul Pierce went to Kansas and he's from Los Angeles too

[@XShaZamX]

Palace Prince this a much needed interview!!! Real dawg right here!!

[@Joe-oj4rh]

One of my favorite players growing up from that Pistons team great defender and a walking bucket

[@ricallen621]

Detroit will always appreciate what Prince bought to us.

[@darkcocoakiss]

DEEEEEETTTTRRRROIIIT BASKETBALL!!!!!!! Shout out to one of our Best! Such a pivotal player for our Pistons for that championship and rebuild! Salute!

[@ShawneeUnion]

Guests like Tayshaun is why this is the best show. I’m hoping to get a Teddy Dupray episode 🙏

[@ShahInfinite]

THIS IS THE INTERVIEW I ALWAYS WANTED THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@buabapeace420]

Tayshaun can speak. He's articulate.

[@tawangregory]

Prince of the Palace 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnpestano22]

always a pleasure when Ty has a interview one of the most humble people in basketball he played the right way

[@sfdisneygeek3769]

Tayshaun and Rip are my two favorite players from that 04 squad. Glad to see him on here 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Pirrelli8]

This man was pretty good, always consistent on both ends of the court. A joy to watch,

[@Lyrikhan19]

That 2004 team beating a loaded Lakers squad was absolutely magical!

[@TheShadow84]

Give Tay his flowers 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Ianj-pc1nl]

He was one of the players that made me like basketball when I was little! Silent killer!

[@corymatthews6778]

Great episode! This is why I love these nba podcast they interview the guys mainstream media would never interview.

[@Detroit_Viking]

Still loved in Detroit!!

[@jzthegreat]

Tayshaun Prince is one of the best humans and best basketball players. I love that man

[@alanfortune3092]

Thank you Darius! The Tayshaun Prince Block is THEE GREATEST BLOCK IN NBA PLAY OFF HISTORY! NO disrespect to LeBron James....

[@Bwoodsjr42]

Asking him to pick 4 all time teammates was kinda a dumb question. Lol. We knew who he was gonna pick. Best 5 alive.

[@ShogunBattosai]

My favorite player. Thank you for everything Mr. Prince much love from a Michigan boy.

[@CamSix0]

Str8 out of Compton Tayshuan Prince Let’s get to that ‼️‼️‼️💪🏾💙

[@PSloan89]

I got excited when I seen T Prince up here. Had to watch it right away. Some of y’all too young to know but this is the chase down king before bron. Always loved his game

[@samuelferguson1890]

I'm glad that we finally get to see Tayshaun other than old highlights. I got hip to bro his last year of high school. Then he goes and plays for The Big Blue Nation!!! He's definitely underrated. If not the top most underrated player to play the game. I salute you brody...

[@mr.twenty-ten6319]

One of my favorite players growing up. I was angry when Detroit traded him to Memphis back in 2013.

[@alantoler8266]

Much luv to Tashaun Prince ....one of my favorites a really good dude and tremendous basketball Player...much luv

[@vellebechillin]

D miles is a elite interviewer

[@Ph.40Lowks]

I was on fourth grade when I seen them win that 04 championship, damn time flies by

[@Nofunleaguesportschannel]

Tayshaun was a lockdown loved watching him play 💪🤘

[@blazingbold8707]

So underrated on that 04 team great episode

[@seanjjpaul]

Huge respect for finally getting tayshaun to do a podcast

[@DetroitRapOnly]

Yall da Realist for bringing Tay on here ommm

[@-sdot83]

The Prince of the Palace. Tayshaun is forever beloved in the D 💪🏾💯

[@ReallifeGfly]

Prince would be elite 3&D in todays game, love his game

[@valariebrunson6221]

That's my Guy. Piston for life.

[@devinward1358]

As a pistons fan Tay grant hill Joe dumars are my favorite players ever

[@Philosophat75]

One of my favorite players. Prince was a problem on both ends of the court. Good to see him

[@JoaquinHunter-v2h]

So humble

[@bprice2784]

T Prince until his final year of professional basketball, had every top NBA scorer on ICE.

[@ASI2X]

As a Laker Fan I hated the fits he would give us man! That Detroit team was real. Chauncey. Rip. Sheed. Ben. Tay. Always wondered why people never mentioned his name more. Hella respect for Tay! 🙏🏽

[@rapHar2390]

I'm so so so joyful and excited that Tayshaun Prince, one of my all time players in the 2000s, decided to do a podcast interview! He was the defensive anchor that lifted the Pistons back to the top of the NBA in 2004 and kept them very contending for the time the Hard Workers (I dubbed the 2000s pistons that nickname) were there! He had an mind blowing wingspan too which skyrocketed him to be one of the all time defensive greats! Liked him!

[@MrMixItup]

Shout out to Tay!!! A solid dude! Played for my Pistons! Proud of that man!

[@TrussMEonthis]

still the best hoops podcast

[@WhatIsaysGoes]

Compton Finest!!!!!!!!!

[@SperrySpringer]

Knuckleheads with another top tier guest and another great episode 🔥

[@nktechnical_9966]

Finally! I've been waiting for the Palace Prince!

[@irvingresendiz1427]

This guy is a good dude man

[@mr.hamilton1675]

Yessir! Tayshaun Prince!

[@mlem44]

Tayshaun was my favorite player growing up. He didnt care about anything else other than winning. He did what the team needed him to do both on offence and defence and never complained. Champion and gold medalist. He deserved it. Hella underrated.

[@Southernboy20]

That block on Reggie miler was legendary

[@davidpeters3857]

💯

[@HoopFans]

Shaun Livingston and now Tayshaun Prince? Y'all killing it with the guests fellas.

[@chancemack]

Always thought his game was ahead of his time. He was the first KD type player except he was an absolute dawg on defense.

[@JordanBrown-ge9tn]

Detroit legend! 🙌🏾

[@levinshondenis4026]

He is one of my favorite players growing up... him and kobe

[@Noee1992]

Thank you guys for bringing one of my favorite players up here man keep doing yalls thing we are witnessing greatness

[@dariusholmes1172]

Detroit need to bring him back n some type of way

[@justinforest6612]

Fav player of all time man. Ultimate X factor

[@EBurks-fw6ze]

Shoutout to Michael Curry. He gave me a signed pair of shoes after a game when he played in Milwaukee. Meant the world to me.

[@jarrellmason9080]

Another certified interview. One of the most underrated players in the league in the 2000's. Integral piece to the Pistons 04 title run. He rarely do these so I know it's gonna be good.

[@terrymartin1660]

This dude was a BEAST for Kentucky

[@youngbull16]

Even before I really understood basketball - Prince was my favorite player. He did everything on the floor and left me amazed every time. Piston legend fs 🙏🏽