The Old Man and the Three
The Old Man and the Three is a basketball podcast hosted by NBA player Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter. It offers analysis of NBA games, trends, and strategy from a current player's perspective, along with exclusive interviews. The feed also includes episodes of The Young Man and the Three, where Tommy Alter interviews rising stars from the NBA and culture.
Episodes
Landry Shamet and John Turturro on the New York Knicks’ Championship Run
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we welcome New York Knicks shooting guard Landry Shamet and die-hard Knicks fan actor John Turturro!The duo break down each round of the Knicks’ 2026 championship, go in-depth on the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs (Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper), discuss what this championship means to Knicks fans and the
An Offseason Mailbag with Cam Johnson! | Wemby and Brunson’s Finals, Playing With Jokic & More
Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter answer listener questions about Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson’s performances in the NBA Finals, what it’s like dealing with trade rumors, the toughest actions to guard in the league, underrated players and teams, training in the offseason, and so much more. Let’s go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No
THE KNICKS DID IT: 5 Takeaways From the NEW YORK KNICKS' Championship Run!
Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter break down the New York Knicks’ (Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby) 2026 NBA Championship run after defeating the San Antonio Spurs (Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox) in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including Brunson’s performance in the playoffs, the lack of experience for the Spurs, what it means for Mikal Bridges to win, t
5 Observations From the KNICKS COMEBACK WIN in Game 4 | NBA FINALS
Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets and Tommy Alter break down the New York Knicks’ (Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart) insane comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs (Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox) in Game 4 in the NBA Finals, OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip in, and where both teams go from here heading into Game 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv
Wemby and the Spurs Take Game 3! | NBA FINALS REACTION | Knicks vs. Spurs
Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter break down the San Antonio Spurs (Victor Wembanyama) heading into MSG and taking Game 3 of the NBA Finals over the New York Knicks (Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart). Cam also shares his thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, and Big Ten situation.Let’s go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv
Five Takeaways from the New York Knicks Game 2 Win Over the Spurs | NBA FINALS
Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter break down the New York Knicks’ (Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges) Game 2 win in the NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs (Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper) to take a 2-0 lead and share their takeaways heading into Game 3 at MSG.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http
Knicks Take Game 1 Over the Spurs!| NBA Finals REACTION with Cam Johnson
Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter break down the New York Knicks’ win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and each share five takeaways from the game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stephon Marbury on the Knicks Finals Run and His Basketball Career, Plus Trey Murphy & Naji Marshall
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we have two separate conversations: one with the legendary Stephon Marbury, and another with Trey Murphy III (New Orleans Pelicans) and Naji Marshall (Dallas Mavericks).Marbury shares some amazing stories about his extensive basketball career, his thoughts on Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks Finals run, and so much more. T
KNICKS ADVANCE TO THE NBA FINALS REACTION, Plus NBA Draft Prospect Allen Graves!
On this episode of ‘The Old Man of the Three’, host Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) breaks down the New York Knicks (Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns) sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers (James Harden, Donovan Mitchell) in the Eastern Conference Finals and advancing to the NBA Finals. We’re also joined by NBA Draft prospect Allen Graves (Santa Clara) to announce his d
Jeff Teague and Trey Murphy III Share HILARIOUS NBA Stories | A Club 520 x YM3 Collab
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three’ we welcome Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans for a special collab episode with Jeff Teague and the Club 520 Podcast! The group shares hilarious NBA stories from both Jeff and Trey’s careers, what their relationship with NBA media is, as well as discuss the NBA playoffs, what they want to see in the Finals, the appeal of sma
Cam Johnson Reacts to Wemby and Spurs-Thunder WCF Game 1, Plus Reflecting on Denver’s First Round Exit
Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) breaks down the San Antonio Spurs win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, including the performances of Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper, how the Spurs guarded MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and more. He also reflects on the Nuggets first round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and how he is approaching his offseason
Kon Knueppel & Christian Yelich: A Fascinating NBA + MLB Crossover Podcast
We welcome Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets & Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers on this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three’!In this episode, they discuss the intricacies, similarities, and differences of becoming an NBA and MLB player, and what they think it takes to be a great pro — which was really interesting to hear given the dynamics of Kon just finishing
(Part 2) This Podcast Goes Off the Rails with Adam Friedland, Bomani Jones, and Trey Murphy III
It’s Part 2 of our conversation with Adam Friedland, Bomani Jones, and Trey Murphy III!In this episode, Bomani and Adam start by getting into a heated debate about ‘The Sopranos’ vs. ‘The Wire’. The group also discusses the Frank Isola and Kenny Beecham happenings this week, how Adam become so comfortable interviewing people on ‘The Adam Friedland Show’, and share each of their own pieces
(Part 1) Bomani Jones, Adam Friedland, and Trey Murphy III on the NBA Playoffs' First Round
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we welcome Bomani Jones, Adam Friedland, and Trey Murphy III! On this Part 1 (Part 2 drops Friday!) this hilarious crew discusses the first round of the NBA playoffs, including their favorite storylines, the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves seemingly hating each other, LeBron James & Bronny and the Los Angeles Lake
THE KINGS EPISODE | Maxine Raynaud, Precious Achiuwa, and Nique Clifford
It’s the Sacramento Kings episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ featuring Maxine Raynaud, Precious Achiuwa, and Nique Clifford! In this extremely enjoyable and candid conversation, they get into so much including:Max and Nique’s draft nightNique’s backstory growing up Colorado and moreMax’s backstory in France and decision to go to StanfordPrecious moving to Queens from Nigeria a
Breaking Down the Wolves and Hawks Game 2 Wins with Trey Murphy III
Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans joins Tommy Alter to discuss the Atlanta Hawks (and CJ McCollum) beating the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of each of their first round playoffs series. They also analyze what’s happening around the rest of the East and West first round series: Rockets vs. Lakers, Raptors vs. Cavs, Blazers vs
Cam Johnson’s 2026 NBA Playoff Primer | The Play-in Tournament, Wolves Series, and More
On this episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets helps get us ready for the 2026 NBA playoffs by sharing some thoughts on the play-in tournament (Hornets, Steph Curry, and more), lessons he’s learned from playoff series he been a part of in the past, and what he’s excited for in the Nuggets first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Let’s go!Se
THE BLAZERS EPISODE | Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan
It’s the Portland Trail Blazers episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three’, featuring Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan!The trio discuss so much, including each of their thoughts on the Blazers growth throughout the season, Toumani’s background growing up in Brussels and how became an elite defender in the NBA, Deni’s first all-star season and his thoughts from when he was tr
Nickeil Alexander-Walker & CJ McCollum Explain Why the Hawks Got So Hot
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and Three,’ we welcome Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum of the streaking Atlanta Hawks! The duo gets into so much, including why the Hawks got so hot post-trade deadline and why they enjoy playing for head coach Quin Snyder. They also get into a lot of Nickeil’s background and growing up with his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and whe
Cam Johnson’s FINAL STRETCH Mailbag! | Jokic vs. Wemby, the 65-Game Rule & More!
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three’, Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets opens the listener mailbag to answers questions about the incredible game against the Spurs and the Jokic vs. Wemby matchup, the 65-game rule for NBA award season, Michael Malone being hired as the head coach at UNC, the Nuggets recent stretch of games, and much more. Let’s go!See Privacy Policy at ht
THE MAVS EPISODE | Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, and Ryan Nembhard
It’s the Dallas Mavericks episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ featuring Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, and Ryan Nembhard! It’s Cooper’s first-ever podcast. The group gets into so much, including:Ryan’s background with his brother, Andrew on the PacersRyan and Cooper’s time at MonteverdeCooper’s background and come upCooper’s decision to go to DukeMax’s background and come up, and MSUEa
Brian Windhorst and Cam Johnson on the Relationship Between NBA Media and Players, Covering LeBron James, and NBA Storytelling
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three’, Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter are joined by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst! We loved this conversation. Windy and Cam discuss everything from some of Windy and Cam’s favorite basketball stories and travels around the world, the current relationship between NBA media and players and how it’s evolved throughout Windy’s career, Windy covering
Nicolas Batum on How the Clippers Turned Their Season Around & the James Harden and Ivica Zubac Trades
On this Friday’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we welcome Nicolas Batum of the Los Angeles Clippers back to the show! He opens up about so much, including:How the Clippers turned their season around after starting 6-21Kawhi’s dominance this seasonThe James Harden and Ivica Zubac tradesAddition on Darius GarlandBrandon Roy storiesHis tough Charlotte years and the motivation tha
Cam Johnson on the Denver Nuggets' Final Stretch, THJ & PWat, and Troubling Times for UNC Basketball
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three’, Cam Johnson breaks down the final 10-game stretch of the regular season for the Denver Nuggets and the Western Conference playoff battle. He also discusses Tim Hardaway Jr.’s big games, the return of Peyton Watson, and the Nuggets finally being healthy for the first time since early November. Cam then gets into the NCAA Tournament and
Shams Charania on the Craziest Stories He’s Reported, NBA Tanking & Expansion, and His Media Career
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we welcome ESPN’s Shams Charania! Shams shares some of the craziest stories he’s ever reported on (including Chauncey Billups’s arrest, Trump having Covid, and Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant trades), an in-depth perspective on tanking and expansion in the NBA, his career journey (which started as a high school student reporting on t
Breaking Down the Nuggets Crazy Recent Stretch: OKC Thunder, Lakers, and More
On this episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets intense recent stretch against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, and more, as well as reacts to Bam Adebayo’s 83 point outing, and the World Baseball Classic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr
The BIG MARCH MADNESS Preview with Cam Johnson and John Fanta | Predictions, Expert Insights, & MORE
This week, Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) welcomes John Fanta (NBC Sports) to break down all the expert predictions and exciting storylines for this year’s March Madness! They discuss potential upsets and key players to watch as the NCAA Tournament unfolds, such as Cam Boozer (Duke), AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Darius Acuff (Arkansas) and much more. Let’s go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p
THE DETROIT PISTONS EPISODE | Isaiah Stewart & Duncan Robinson
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we welcome Isaiah Stewart and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons! They dive into so much, including:Stewart’s date farm, and the strength he gains from working on the farm in the offseasonStewart’s background growing up in Rochester, NYThe rebuilding years of the Pistons and how that has translated to becoming first in the Easte
Isaiah Hartenstein & Alex Caruso on SGA, the Secret to Making It In the NBA, and the Thunder’s Season
We’re back with another OKC Thunder episode for this week’s ‘Young Man and the Three,’ featuring Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein!The duo get into so much, including:How the Thunder have been dealing with injuries this seasonJared McCain joining the squadHart’s experience joining the team last summerHart’s basketball journey, his skill progression, and G-League experienceSGA’s impact on
Christian Braun on Playing With Jokic, Learning From Russ, and Finding His Lane in the NBA
This week on ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson welcomes one of his Denver Nuggets’ teammates, Christian Braun!They get into CB’s college career at Kansas University, including the legendary comeback against UNC in the National Championship game. He also reminisces on what it was like winning the NCAA Tournament and then winning an NBA championship as a rookie in back-to-back season
The Cleveland Cavaliers Episode: Larry Nance Jr., Jarrett Allen, and Sam Merrill | YM3
It’s the Cleveland Cavaliers episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ featuring Larry Nance Jr., Jarrett Allen, and Sam Merrill!The trio discusses what it’s been like adding James Harden to the roster, the dynamic of him and Donovan Mitchell playing to together, and how it all affects their offense.Sam also shares the WILD story of his two-year mission trip to Nicaragua, the time he got
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cam Johnson Dive DEEP into Baseball vs. Basketball Intricacies
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ we welcome Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs!Pete is coming off his first MLB All-Star season, in which he hit 30+ HRs, had 30+ stolen bases, and earned his first Gold Glove Award. Pete gets into how he made his jump last season, what he expects from this upcoming season, his young career so far and getting traded from the Mets,
Let’s Discuss NBA ALL-STAR and TANKING… | The Old Man and the Three
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter discuss everything from All-Star weekend, including the game, dunk contest, and location, as well as the recent developments and conversations around tanking in the NBA and what suggestions they can think of to fix all of it. Let’s go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No
The Brooklyn Nets Episode: Noah Clowney, Danny Wolf, Egor Dёmin, and Drake Powell | YM3
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three’, we welcome Noah Clowney, Danny Wolf, Egor Dёmin, and Drake Powell of the Brooklyn Nets. The group discusses the Nets young roster and their mindsets and approach to this season, each of their backstories playing AAU, overseas, and college (including a great discussion about how NCAA basketball is changing), stories from their d
NBA Trade Deadline Reactions with Cam Johnson | Anthony Davis, James Harden, and More | YM3
On this episode of YM3, Tommy Alter and Cam Johnson break down all the moves of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, run through some mailbag questions, and preview the Super Bowl.00:00 NBA Trade Deadline17:52 Mailbag questions28:06 Super Bowl previewDownload the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That’s code TEAMTHREE, bet five bucks and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.
Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Johnson Have an Honest Convo About Their Trade, the Denver Nuggets, and the Brooklyn Nets
This week, Michael Porter Jr. of the Brooklyn Nets joins ‘The Old Man and the Three’ hosted by Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets — that’s right…it’s a podcast featuring the very two players that were traded for each other.They obviously discuss what went down with the trade, the differences in playing for the Nuggets and the Nets, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and their overall adjustmen
The Boston Celtics Episode: Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons, and Luka Garza | YM3
‘The Young Man and the Three’ & ‘White Noise’ — It’s a special collab episode!Tommy is joined by Derrick White and Alex Welsh of the ‘White Noise’ pod for an incredibly fun convo with Derrick’s Boston Celtics teammates: Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons, and Luka Garza.The group gets into so much and share so many great stories about head coach Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics offseason, and
JONAS VALANCIUNAS | The Old Man and the Three
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ host Cam Johnson welcomes his Denver Nuggets teammate Jonas Valanciunas!The begin the episode Cam and co-host Tommy Alter address the current events in Minneapolis and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.Then with Jonas, they dive into Jonas’ 14-year NBA career, his professional career in Lithuania before the NBA, his advice to
The Washington Wizards Episode: Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George | YM3
On this week’s episode of YM3, we welcome Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George of the young and up-and-coming Washington Wizards! The trio dives into so much, including why they’re excited to play with Trae Young, Alex and Kyshawn’s jumps in their second year, what they learned from vets like Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum, some of their biggest learning and “wtf” moments
Kenny Beecham on Midseason NBA Rankings and Storylines | The Old Man and the Three
This week, Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter welcome the legend Kenny Beecham!They share some various rankings and takeaways from this midway point of the NBA season: Teams and players they have been impressed by and enjoy watching, who’s underrated, the players your want to have the ball in the fourth quarter, and more. They also lament the end of the Chicago Bears season. To close out the epi
Bobby Portis on How Hard It Is to Win the NBA Finals, Giannis, and His Improved 3-Point Shooting | YM3
On this week’s YM3, we welcome Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks!Bobby opens up about so much — what it was like in his first few years in the NBA on the Chicago Bulls, winning a championship with the Bucks in 2021 and the challenges of winning the Finals, what it’s like playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo, his improved three-point shooting, and his goals for the rest of the season. Let’
Cam Johnson’s Mid-Season MAILBAG! | The Old Man and the Three
This week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three’ is a special mailbag episode! Your OM3 host Cam Johnson answers listener-submitted questions about the Denver Nuggets, some of his favorite moments of his career, the 65-game rule, what career path he would’ve chosen outside of basketball, and so much more.Thanks to everyone that sent in questions! See Privacy Policy at https://
An NBA-NFL Media Crossover with Taylor Rooks and Mina Kimes | YM3
On this episode, we have a really great discussion with two of the most prestigious members of NBA and NFL media: Taylor Rooks of Prime Video and Mina Kimes of ESPN!Taylor and Mina get into so much, including their media backgrounds and lessons, what it's been like for Taylor in the first season of the NBA on Prime Video, advice they'd give to people getting into media, the upcoming NFL p
KEVIN LOVE | The Old Man and the Three
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ your host Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets is joined by Kevin Love of the Utah Jazz!Kevin shares so much from his decorated career including why he chose to join the Jazz this season, his thoughts on playing with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving and their Cleveland Cavs’s battles against the Golden State Warriors, what he thinks makes a
The Phoenix Suns Episode: Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, Jordan Goodwin, & Ryan Dunn | YM3
It’s the Phoenix Suns episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ featuring Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, Jordan Goodwin, and Ryan Dunn!They truly discuss so much in this conversation. They share each of their basketball backgrounds at Villanova, Duke, the G-League, and UVA, respectively (which includes an amazing story of a secret scrimmage between Villanova and Duke). They then get int
Spencer Jones on Playing with the Nuggets and the Life of a Two-Way Contract | The Old Man and the Three
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three’, Cam Johnson brings on his Denver Nuggets teammate Spencer Jones!They get into everything about Spencer’s breakout season; from what it’s like being on a two-way contract and traveling between the G-League and NBA, to playing with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, learning to play the dunker spot from Aaron Gordon, going to Stanford and h
The Utah Jazz Episode: Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, and Keyonte George | YM3
It’s the Utah Jazz episode of YM3 featuring Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, and Keynote George!The trio dive into so much in this conversation (on Ace’s first-ever podcast!). Ace opens up about his rookie year, what he’s learned so far this season, and his biggest adjustments in the NBA. They discuss Keyonte’s impressive jump this season and what he feels he’s unlocked mentally in his game,
TREY MURPHY III | The Old Man and the Three
It’s another episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three’ with your new host, Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets! This week, Cam and Tommy welcome Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans. Recorder earlier this season, they discuss everything from whether or not they are surprised by the amount of 50-point games this season, their approaches to shooting 3-pointers vs. 2-pointers, Wemby,
The Houston Rockets Episode: Steven Adams and Reed Sheppard | YM3
It’s a Houston Rockets episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three’ with Steven Adams and Reed Sheppard, and it’s a good one. Some of their discussions include:Reed’s background, playing for the University of Kentucky, and deciding to leave after one yearSteven’s experience coming to the US for basketball and his unorthodox draft pathHow Steven became the strongest player in NBA and his
PAT & CAM SPENCER | The Old Man and the Three
We’re back with another episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three’ with your new host, Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets!This week, Cam and Tommy welcome the Spencer brothers: Pat Spencer of the Golden State Warriors and Cam Spencer of the Memphis Grizzlies. They all discuss Pat’s increased role on the Warriors and his backstory of being the nation’s best lacrosse player before deciding
The Atlanta Hawks Episode: Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu | YM3
It’s the Atlanta Hawks episode of YM3 featuring Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu!The duo discuss how the Hawks season has been going so far, including the leap of Jalen Johnson, how Dyson is adjusting to knowing his capabilities after winning the Most Improved Player Award and being runner up for Defensive Player of the Year, some of the Hawks’ locker room dynamics, and more.They also dis
Chris Paul Getting Cut, Jamal Murray Going OFF, and LeBron's Crazy Streak. Plus, Get to Know Cam | The Old Man and the Three
It’s Episode 2 of ‘The Old Man and the Three’ with our new host Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets!This week, Cam and Tommy Alter discuss some of the current happenings around the NBA. Cam shares his thoughts on Chris Paul being sent home from the Los Angeles Clippers and what he learned from CP3 in their years together on the Phoenix Suns, shouts out his teammate Jamal Murray and his rece
The Miami Heat Episode: Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo | YM3
It’s the YM3 Miami Heat episode featuring Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell!The two Heat stars dive into their individual careers, as well as the team’s explosive offense this season, what it’s like playing for head coach Erik Spoelstra (including why Bam hated Spo at the beginning of his career), player development in the Heat organization, and more. They also share the intense conditioning
AARON GORDON | The Old Man and the Three
The Old Man and the Three is back. That’s right.Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets has taken the OM3 seat once occupied by JJ Redick. Now Cam continues the legacy by providing the most insightful NBA player podcast in the world. Welcome to the Old Man and the Three with Cam Johnson!In this episode, Cam brings on his Nuggets teammate Aaron Gordon. They dive Aaron’s career, what it’s like pl
The Greatness of Chris Paul: Told by JJ Redick, Devin Booker, Steph Curry & More
With Chris Paul announcing that he will be retiring after this NBA season, we decided to pull together our favorite CP3 stories from both “The Old Man and the Three” and “The Young Man and the Three” from over the years that help showcase his legendary career.In this episode, hear from JJ Redick, Devin Booker, Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, Chris Paul himself, and more!Download the DraftKings
Vince Staples and the Homies on Punishing the Clippers, Wemby's Rise, and Authorship in Art
The week we welcome rapper Vince Staples (creator of ‘The Vince Staples Show’), Van Lathan (The Ringer), Cord Jefferson (Oscar Award-Winning writer and director), and Corey Smyth (manager, entrepreneur) for a conversation on just about everything. The group discusses — of course — if the internet can be considered a net positive, if the Los Angeles Clippers should be punished by the
Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and Ayo Dosunmu | The Chicago Bulls Episode
It’s an early-season Chicago Bulls episode featuring a few staples of their young core: Ayo Dosunmu, Matas Buzelis, and Josh Giddey. The trio dives into so much, giving a true inside look into the start of their season, including their hot start, why they love the chemistry in their locker room, and their goals for the season.They also get into some of their basketball origins and careers
Julius Randle on the Knicks to Wolves Transition & Lessons From Kobe + Mark Ronson's Music Stories
This week we welcome a truly dynamic duo of All-NBA forward Julius Randle (Minnesota Timberwolves) and 9x Grammy winning music producer Mark Ronson to the show. In this conversation, they discuss how they’ve gotten to the elite levels they are at in their respective crafts. Julius discusses what it was like dealing with the pressures of being drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers and playing
Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams, and Cason Wallace | The Thunder's Pursuit of a Second Championship
This week we welcome Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams, and Cason Wallace of the the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The trio takes us back through some crucial moments of their playoff run last season, share some of their favorite memories of the parade and offseason, discuss the culture of the Thunder, what their team’s superpower is and why they think that can be better this seaso
Karl-Anthony Towns and Ben Stiller Talk New York Knicks Basketball and 'Severance'
An extremely special episode of YM3 this week with Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks and legendary actor and director Ben Stiller! KAT and Ben discuss so much Knicks basketball (Ben, of course, is a Knicks superfan), including the backstory of when KAT was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, and reminiscing about last year’s playoff run against the Detroit Pistons, B
Cam Johnson and Sue Bird on the State of the WNBA, A’ja Wilson’s Greatness, and Cam's Denver Move
On this special episode of YM3, we welcome back Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets and WNBA legend Sue Bird! Cam and Sue discuss the Las Vegas Aces defeating the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA championship, A’ja Wilson’s dominance and if she gets the respect she deserves, and the other key contributors on the Aces like Jewell Loyd, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray. They also talk about Nap
Dominique Malonga on Growing Up With Wemby, the Seattle Storm, and A’ja Wilson’s Greatness
On this special episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we welcome Dominique Malonga of the Seattle Storm. Malonga, who was the second overall pick of the WNBA draft behind Paige Bueckers, discusses her rookie season, which ended with a playoff appearance with the Storm. In that series, she faced A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces - Malonga talks about what it’s like guarding A’ja and p
A Los Angeles Lakers Super Show | Austin Reaves, Flea, Russillo, and Jake LaRavia
What a crew. This week’s episode features Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers superfan Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo.They obviously talk all things Lakers, including incredible stories from Austin and Flea about Luka Doncic and the night he was traded, Kobe Bryant, and more. Flea also shares some of his best and worst moment
Andre Iguodala Drops Gems on Having a Long NBA Career and Business Outside of Basketball
This week we welcome the one and only Andre Iguodala to YM3, live from the NBPA Sanctuary in Andalusia, Spain. Iggy dives into so much from his 19-year NBA career, including how he approached his offseason each year and how he entered the business world off the court, which involved participating in multiple internships. He also discussed the similarities in successful people in each fiel
Sophie Cunningham on the Indiana Fever Overcoming Injuries & Playing With Caitlin Clark
On this special episode of YM3, we welcome Sophie Cunningham of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Sophie discusses so much, including how the Fever have dealt with injuries all season and overcome them to now make the WNBA semifinals, what it’s like being teammates with Caitlin Clark, and her journey through the WNBA. She talks about what it was like learning the league and how to become a profes
Tyrese Haliburton & Spike Lee’s Epic Conversation About Pacers vs. Knicks and Denzel Washington
We welcome Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton back to the show, along with legendary film director Spike Lee. What more needs to be said.The episode begins with Tyrese and Spike reminiscing about last season’s playoff series between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, including Tyrese’s homage to Reggie Miller’s choke gesture, Spike’s relationship with Reggie, and the o
Rudy Gobert on Guarding Jokic and the Wolves’ Winning Culture, Live from the NBPA Sanctuary
Get ready for an incredible deep dive into the NBA mindset with Rudy Gobert on "The Young Man and The Three"! 🏀 In this exclusive episode, Rudy opens up about building a winning culture in the NBA, leadership on and off the court, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. From his journey with the Minnesota Timberwolves and France national team, Rudy shares invaluable insights ev
Amen & Ausar Thompson on Locking In and Their New Rockets and Pistons Teammates
In this episode, we sit down with NBA rising stars Amen and Ausar Thompson as they share their insane NBA journey. From dominating at Overtime Elite to being drafted into the league by the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets, the twins open up about their rigorous training, adapting to the grind of the NBA, and their unique bond as brothers on rival teams. Taped at the stunning NBPA Sanct
Moses Moody, Peyton Watson, and Cam Johnson | The Young Man and the Three
This week's episode features two interviews: Moses Moody and Peyton Watson with Cam Johnson!Moses shares what he's learned on the Golden State Warriors thru the start of his career playing with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jimmy Butler. He also discusses growing up in Arkansas, playing for Montverde Academy with future NBA players, and his interest in spoken word and po
Jabari Smith Jr. on Kevin Durant Joining the Houston Rockets and Fixing NBA All-Star Weekend
This week we welcome Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets and Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans to the show! Jabari discusses his new contract extension and the Rockets’ busy offseason, which of course included trading for Kevin Durant. He also shares what went into the Rockets rebuilding the past few years and his thoughts on herd coach Ime Udoka, and what makes his teammate
The Truth About the CBA | NBA RoundTable with CJ McCollum, Duncan Robinson, Cam Johnson, and Georges Niang
We welcome Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets), CJ McCollum (Washington Wizards), Duncan Robinson (Detroit Pistons), and Georges Niang (Boston Celtics) to this week’s episode! Four players who are all on new teams heading into this season. They discuss what it’s like being traded to or signing with a new team, and if the increased amount of player movement is good for the NBA or not. Then, they
Jalen Williams on the OKC Thunder Finals Run, His Wrist Injury, and Signing His Contract Extension
We’re so excited to welcome Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams back to the show, this time as an NBA Champion! Jalen shares the context of the wrist injury he played through in the playoffs, and explains why he kept it a secret and how he needed to change his shot. He then takes us back through each series of the Thunder’s Finals run against the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets,
Tim Hardaway Jr. and Cam Johnson on Joining Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets
This week we welcome the two newest members of the Denver Nuggets: Cam Johnson and Tim Hardaway Jr.! They begin the episode with Cam sharing his trade story and Tim sharing what went into his decision to join the Nuggets. They then share their thoughts on the Nuggets’ roster and organization, and what they are looking forward to most about playing with Nikola Jokic. Tim then reflects on t
Cam Johnson on Tyrese Haliburton's Injury and the 2025 NBA Champion OKC Thunder
Cam Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets returns to the show this week to discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton's injury in Game 7, how to build championship teams moving forward, some recent trades, and more. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Desmond Bane on Being Traded to the Magic, Defending Memphis After Stephen A.'s Comments, and the NBA Finals
On this week's episode, the newest member of the Orlando Magic joins us! Desmond Bane discusses his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Magic and what he's looking forward to the most about playing Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. He also shares his thoughts about Memphis in reaction to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith's recent comments about the city and Ja Morant, and then helps break down t
Tracy McGrady & Bun B Take Us Through Their Legendary NBA and Hip-Hop Careers
On this week’s episode we welcome two Houston icons: NBA legend Tracy McGrady and rap legend Bun B. They open the conversation with Bun B sharing the story of starting his extremely successful burger restaurant, Trill Burgers, and the importance of his relationships from the music industry. Then T-Mac shares why he was drawn to Houston and then takes us through the beginning of his NBA ca
Nicolas Batum on Reviving His Career, Guarding Prime Kobe, Melo, and LeBron, and the NBA Finals. Plus, Cam Johnson Talks Thibs and the Finals
On this week’s episode we welcome Nicolas Batum of the Los Angeles Clippers and Cam Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets. Cam joins at the start of the episode to discuss the New York Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau and his thoughts on the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. Then, Batum joins the show to preview the Finals as well before talking us through the
Bomani Jones, Stavvy, and Trey Murphy III | The Most Eclectic Basketball Podcast Ever Recorded
On this week's episode we assembled a crew that you just need to hear to believe: the legendary Bomani Jones, comedian Stavros Halkias, and Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans. The crew discusses NBA topics such as who can be the face of the league and the changing of the guard with young superstars, what changes need to be made to the league, if any, the state of NBA media, the 8
Jay Bilas on the State of NBA Prospects & Conference Finals Previews | With Trey Murphy
This week we welcome ESPN’s Jay Bilas to the show alongside the New Orleans Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III. This was such a great, well-round hoops conversation; the group begins by sharing their reactions to this past weekend’s Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder. They then preview the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals between the Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwo
Naji Marshall on Being Hurt That Luka Was Traded, the Mavs’ No. 1 Pick, and the Biggest "Dogs" in the NBA
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three’ we welcome Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, hosted by his best friend Trey Murphy of the New Orleans Pelicans. It’s a truly hilarious episode with both of them. Naji shares where he was on the night of the NBA Draft lottery and his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks securing the number one pick and top prospect Cooper Flagg. Tre
