The Mind F**kery Of College Coaches | JJ Redick and Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo and JJ Redick discuss playing for college coaches and the "mind-f**kery" that goes along with it. They share stories from Coach John Calipari (Kentucky) and Coach K (Duke) that made us shake our heads w/ laughter.
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[@cameronpalmer401]

No one talks about big Malik Monk was for UK. I’m glad Bam highlighted it even if it was for a second.

[@chedbeckford8067]

Same, dude was a bucket. I thought his skills would have translated better to the league but I think he will continue to have a promising career as a 6th man

[@williamperdue8051]

@@chedbeckford8067 yup. Had 41 last night- in a rare win!

[@nickdiaz4961]

Monk was a problem at UK

[@bigzbo1989]

A bucket

[@mikexmilliee]

Probably the 2nd best UK Player production wise other than Oscar this year post Anthony Davis.

[@valuablegarbage823]

JJ with the perfect comedic timing on that cough

[@insanitysean4939]

Could you explain it for me? I saw it but i dont really understand the significance of it

[@breadwinner3558]

@@insanitysean4939 Bam was saying there was no money involved, but a lot of the top recruits get “gifts” from recruiters😂

[@davidchandler6885]

Winder how much prob at least 200k each

[@insanitysean4939]

@@breadwinner3558 thanks breadwinner, makes it so much more funny

[@marcjacobs8559]

All facts lol, I played for Lonn Reisman for 2 years and lost 12 games over that span (25-8) (29-4) and his attitude was like we never won a game. We were always on pins and needles!!!

[@StreetLotto]

Great story 💩

[@kanyondickinson5574]

@@StreetLotto Y u shittin on his story bro? Lol

[@beansalad3785]

OBVIOUSLY, there was no money involved

[@TheDailyDriver]

obviously... wink wink. Here's the thing though. NCAA and everybody knows "stuff" was happening under the table with high profile recruits. Now with NIL, they can be transparent about it.

[@KillaAk]

“Didnt match my agenda” aka didn’t match my offer

[@blue-pi2kt]

@@KillaAk He knew he wanted to be one and done. That was the agenda. Can't blame him for that.

[@KillaAk]

@@blue-pi2kt aint tripping for that, glad he made it

[@DJspAce82]

The treadmill story is wonderful. I suggest running 3 miles a day. Imagine a ballers game stamina. Helps the brain activity too.

[@cameronpalmer401]

That long distance type of training doesn’t translate well. Sprints is the type of running you need for basketball

[@DJspAce82]

@@cameronpalmer401 I ran cross country in high school. When we ran the mile in gym class, I beat soccer players with my time. You'd be surprised. Peeps just don't want to put in the work, which I understand. But coach's know.

[@DJspAce82]

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[@cameronpalmer401]

@@DJspAce82 I understand what you’re saying though, but basketball players are built a little different, all the cutting and jumping just adds extra wear and tear on your lower body parts, you’ll be in shape shape but more likely for a injury.

[@itzpcraft9272]

yeah a sports science done on ronaldo paired him with a cross country style runner. ronaldo lost in the sprint and won in a separate race weaving through cones. just different styles of running and quickness needed for different sports. ronaldo was faster weaving through cones bc that is what he has trained for for 30 years. other guy the same

[@wakkawakkagaming3710]

Bam having to process the word "fuckery" as he said it, like a word in an alien language, was fuckin hilarious 😂

[@navajoshine2353]

I will say that Coach Cal has always been able to get a good or decent big man here at Kentucky.

[@Flamerunner451]

Kenny Payne was always a huge reason for that

[@zachbuchanan3312]

@@Flamerunner451yeah we are missing him as a assistant. It would be better for him and us if he came back

[@teddygrahams8463]

Love the recruiting stories

[@teddygrahams8463]

Svi Mykhailuk next pls

[@dababy1234]

I saw bam once when he was in college very humble dude

[@mattpassos5689]

You could tell by seeing him?

[@eugenekim7932]

@@mattpassos5689 I mean he’s not that hard to find standing that tall, rockin Kentucky Basketball gear

[@filip7383]

Great guy

[@RevoZtuns]

9:15 that’s a special moment man

[@omomos]

😂😂😂I knew he wasn’t going to be the bigger person or some bs, kept it real 💯

[@cameronreed5025]

Your acting needs some work Brie

[@Summerrhead]

@@cameronreed5025 yeah the Oscar winner needs work

[@cameronreed5025]

@@Summerrhead yeah and Macklemore has a Grammy. What’s your point?

[@Summerrhead]

@@cameronreed5025 and Kendrick has like 14

[@jasonallen3678]

And you're a bum esse @Juanita..

[@matthewamccallister]

JJ the treadmill story is something Cal has gotten from Huggs. Would create a great conversation from either of them

[@haraldkrull2549]

Damn that's actually crazy 😳😳

[@brett4932]

I don’t like coach Cal. I think he’s arrogant beyond reproach. But damnit, if he doesn’t run a straight shooting ship exemplified perfectly by that meeting with the three of them. Not giving them to option to come back and to go off on their own and make that money. It’s some tough love but in the best way. So a lot of respect is due there.

[@christopherantoine9657]

Did the same thing by pushing Dajuan Wagner to go to the league. It hits harder knowing that his illness came out after and that if he stayed in school he may not have gotten that NBA contract

[@jjohnson6471]

Yup. Everyone does

[@poloregal]

Arrogant to be like 10 years ahead of getting these college kids money. Ok

[@davidchandler6885]

@@christopherantoine9657 what illness did he have, I remember him

[@christopherantoine9657]

@@davidchandler6885 colitis, I think he had to have his colon removed

[@hjhorn11]

Kenny Payne coming back home to UofL might be the biggest landscape changer in basketball. He just seems mentor and get the respect of all the top guys.

[@tylersawyer4373]

Nostradamus nice call hahah don’t give your stock picks next

[@hjhorn11]

@@tylersawyer4373 I’m sure you were hopeful at first as well. He checked the boxes off before we realized he can’t coach lol

[@tylersawyer4373]

@@hjhorn11100% - KP continues to amaze me with how bad he is as the lead man lol cheers homie

[@hjhorn11]

@@tylersawyer4373 honestly feel as if he does not have the IQ to handle the job

[@bayodaman]

finally, someone in the NBA with my name loll 😂😂

[@chrisrobinson8784]

Coach Cal Is RARE!

[@ericburton12]

Damn Kenny Payne is the man… hate he left KY

[@nbachamps5]

LUUUUUUUKKKEE! #IYKYK

[@alukardkult4755]

we train w the treadmill off in louisiana

[@jordybeans2392]

Bam seems like a real cool dude

[@learnlifetv7019]

I’m glad JJ said it smh we know y’all were getting paid

[@dmntiid]

That's kinda what basic training feels like, what mood is Drill Sergeant gonna be in today

[@stevenmoore3381]

My family lives in Bath, NC and my uncle said that Roy was basically at every game. “It took until my sophomore year…” Bro, that’s when the offers come

[@kingstorm7188]

Have to be tough to stay the course

[@kjee09]

Dwight Howard's younger sibling?

[@david1albritton]

Literally twins 😂🎭

[@bigpapi2658]

You can’t make a sword without going through the fire. You go to Kentucky, you’re just a piece of steel. It’s up to you to come through the fire and become a sword.

[@itskm5027]

Yo jj gotta be black ona low 😭😭😭 my boy to funny and got to much swag brah

[@Wetwallz_45OT]

Bam ALMOST has KG energy

[@marcosenni3110]

nobody talking about abut the bams lights look like a hair on the screen

[@Wetrockstah2116]

Calipari has won at a high level most of his career, and has been in 3 championship games, won 1, actually should have won 2. Had Willie caulie stein not been out vs uconn in 2014 he probably would have had 3. However he doesn't, he won 1. And a huge reason why he only won 1, is because he doesn't let his players return!!!!! Bam, malik monk, Daaron Fox all 3 would have returned for their sophomore year, and almost guarantee a national championship shot, but Cal pushed them out the door. For their own benefit, i get and understand, but man as a UK fan ive always gotten soo attached to the players, and soo many have came and went it sucks. That squad with bam, Malik, and Fox was one of the most underrated Calipari teams man, they deserved to win a championship. The buzzer heater loss to the eventual champion in UNC hurts to this day, but they definitely were the best team in the country that season.

[@growing.grounds4054]

Idk bam but he’s my daughters mom 2nd cousin 🤷🏿‍♂️ so I root for him

[@DAANBRO]

JJ would've made bank with NIL $ Funny ending, true!

[@DoctorJ42]

He should remember Luke Maye.

[@johnbenhezekiah]

🔥🔥🔥

[@bmd1825]

I would consider Calipari one the lead Mind - Phuker’s...😡

[@78bcat]

College basketball coaches would struggle to do any other job in life...except maybe be the GM on a car lot. College football coaches would end up in prison...

[@ryantristani5091]

Okay but why is it necessary to say that? Everyone has a calling or a gift.

[@HassanAli-ot8fj]

You need to get Malik monk on the show

[@alexanderstevens4902]

for what? lol he ain't did nothing!!!

[@itskm5027]

I wish I made it pro man to be on here jj if you see this I would cook you one on one lol love your podcast bro

[@terrencebierke990]

What is the purpose of Tommy in these conversations????

[@KingKobra49]

Hey , I want you to do something positivity today that makes you happy 😊. You also need a break 💘💖

[@Wyndamn]

Thanks you too as well, also make sure to stay hydrated.

[@markellgates1580]

Al Golden

[@vejone01]

S/o to Kenny Payne!! 🐔🐔

[@troylee4196]

Still think so?

[@vejone01]

@@troylee4196 yes! S/o Kenny Payne for getting fired! 🫡🥳

[@martins5869]

I'm a senior in high school i have no offers and I've been trying to reach coaches does anyone have any links/contacts they could help me with? Thanks

[@ThatGhettoPenguin]

Juco ball the best option

[@JQUE94]

If you haven't already, you need to record your games. Whether it's the in season games, playing in leagues or tourneys., but you need the tape to show your game. Besides that get in the gym and WORK bro! Playing at a big college helps but nowadays isnt the End All Be All like it was before.

[@colep.8330]

@@JQUE94 He should already know that tbh. Hate to be that guy but yea

[@martins5869]

@@JQUE94 Hi, yeah I have game tape on my channel the hard part is getting them( coaches) to reply, I've sent lots of emails. I might reclassify and move to the states for another senior year

[@memesandbasketball1041]

@@martins5869 instead of sending emails try getting in contact via calling them or most likely the people they work with that answer those sort of calls. Also try joining a well known program that specifically gets you noticed. The important things is connections. Trying to go in person would definitely help if you are thinking of moving to the states. Try joining a well known team that scouts watch perhaps if you think your good enough. Your 6”8 that helps a lot and you have game. You just really really need to go for it if you really really want to make it college and then play pro basketball

[@Boss3Nate]

With the massive amounts of talent that Kentucky has had the last 10-15 years... how many championships has Coach Cal won?? Just curious

[@kalik7056]

They all leave after one year

[@Wyndamn]

One.....and done.

[@Boss3Nate]

@@kalik7056 I get that... but how many titles has he won?

[@Warden033]

@@kalik7056 you must be new here

[@Boss3Nate]

@@Wyndamn so one?

[@mattvvvvvv]

Jj weird for that cough

[@tedogg640]

LFG Kenny Payne Cards up

[@stop.juststop]

L1C4

[@florida1289]

How big was the check? Ridiculous

[@cschlums2235]

3:04 💀💀💀💀

[@mgers75]

It's weird how UNC and Duke pass on or are somewhat lukewarm on NC star HS basketball playes that UK's been able to snatch up! Bam, Jon Wall, Dillingham this year. The UNC and Duke fans say crap like their not "UNC" material or they have off court issues or Duke say they dont fit the brand....blah blah blah. Then they get to UK and never have any issues with school, off the court, team chemistry, etc. I guess that's the UNC/Duke paper class mentaility

[@_Snafu_]

Kenny Payne should be our head coach not cal

[@troylee4196]

Still think so?

[@joseyeastwood]

He couldn't even keep a straight face when he bought up getting paid at Kentucky.

[@pamion2805]

So

[@curtis-thebicentennialist1776]

Lakers need Calipari

[@michaelstover6778]

No wonder why the guys doesn’t win anymore he tells his players to leave

[@FuzzyDunlots]

why cant that guy make his bed for half a million people?

[@kumorizora2507]

Your not here to care about some dudes bed.

[@FuzzyDunlots]

@@kumorizora2507 I'm still thinking about it.

[@escobarrich8753]

I didn’t even notice the bed or anything in his background you’re a weirdo

[@Collodous]

guy just sits there and shakes his head lol

[@thuraya53]

Uh. That game with UCLA Lonzo ball. Uh. Dude had found out his mom just had a life changing stroke. C'mon fam. I wouldn't of even played.

[@Fent-]

Uh. Her stroke was in February of that year, Kentucky played UCLA the last week of March.

[@thuraya53]

@@Fent- Does it matter fam. Uh his mom had a life changing stroke. He ain't thinking about no deron fox. UCLA. He was a kid. Think about it. Would you get over your mom you tight with in a month if she had a stroke. Can't talk. Walk. Man stop it

[@theman7350]

UNC didn’t fit his agenda, so basically saying he didn’t want to win? 😂 Also, according to every expert plugged into his recruitment, he was going to NC State before Kentucky dropped a bigger bag

[@lynnerose7891]

Not remotely what he said. He literally said his agenda was going pro ASAP to get his family out of poverty. Hush clown.

[@TL-qr3ii]

UNC didn't fit his agenda of pretending to be a college student for a program that lives off of that model.

[@Dollar-zb2ik]

Uh uk did win a lot during bams season. Go do some research clown

[@johnbenhezekiah]

UNC beat UK that year and then won the natty. Y'all UK fans can't talk.

[@theman7350]

@@Dollar-zb2ik “Maye for the win” 🏆

[@TL-qr3ii]

like UK has higher standards than Duke and UNC. Jordan? Worthy? Vince Carter? Rasheed Wallace? Kenny Smith? Seriously, he said UK had higher standards. Fact is that UK consistently under performs. he even lost to unc. I think UK players just like knowing they aren't expected to be students or even pretend to stick around for an actual education.

[@randallmadison9910]

??????? You are being sarcastic, right? Do you know North Carolina argued that the fake classes the ball players were taking was not an NCAA violation because all the other non athletes were taking the classes also. You are hilarious.

[@TL-qr3ii]

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