Best Paul DiVincenzo Podcasts (2025)

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AARON GORDON | The Old Man and the Three 1:01:03

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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. …

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Eastern Conference Roundup and Trade Preview With Mo Dakhil 1:28:40

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Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to untangle the crowded Eastern Conference field. They discuss whether anyone will challenge the Knicks and Cavs (8:10), whether Atlanta needs to move on from Trae Young (33:42), and why the Celtics are outperforming expectations (48:04). Plus, they list the players they think could be on the move, including what they th…

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The Greatness of Chris Paul: Told by JJ Redick, Devin Booker, Steph Curry & More 1:06:49

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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…

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Six Big Questions With Stan Van Gundy 1:14:46

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Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to answer six big questions, including how Tyler Herro’s return affects the Heat (4:06) and whether the Hawks are better without Trae Young (23:38). Plus, why Nikola Jokic might just be the greatest NBA player ever (55:38), and Stan reveals his updated NBA Finals pick (1:05:36). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Stan Van Gundy…

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Kawhi’s Return, LeBron Fitting In, and Risers and Fallers With Howard Beck. Plus, a Look at Chris Paul’s Career With Bill Simmons. 1:54:44

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What up, Beck (1:34)?! Howard joins Zach to see how the teams in Los Angeles are doing now that Kawhi has returned and LeBron has two games under his belt (14:06). Next, to Florida to look at two rising teams: the Magic (30:59) and Heat. And then a look at two falling teams: the Warriors (51:30) and Wizards. Finally, Bill Simmons joins the show to …

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Vince Staples and the Homies on Punishing the Clippers, Wemby's Rise, and Authorship in Art 1:13:04

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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…

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LeBron Returns, the Pistons Are Rolling, and Insights to Mediocrity With Steve Jones Jr. 1:12:40

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Steve Jones Jr. joins Zach to first break down LeBron James's season debut (1:48). How’d the Lakers offense look? Any concerns on defense? And how far can they go in a loaded West? Next, a look at the red-hot Pistons (25:44) and what their ceiling can be. Then a quick detour to Zach’s Insights to Mediocrity (42:26) this week, featuring what to do a…

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Thunder and Nuggets Atop the West, Disasters at the Bottom of It, and Some Happy Surprises With Mo Dakhil 1:27:57

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Mo Dakhil joins Zach (1:54) to talk about the dominance of the Thunder and Nuggets and how they’ve separated themselves from the rest of the league. Next, they look toward the bottom of the standings to discuss five disasters happening out West (25:43). Who’s got the biggest issues right now? What about going forward? And is choosing the worst disa…

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Zach Lowe Show LIVE From Minnesota With Rob Mahoney, Jon Krawczynski, Chris Finch, and Donte DiVincenzo 1:35:22

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Zach ventures to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for his FIRST live show ever (0:00), and he begins by power ranking the Western Conference with Rob Mahoney (2:23). Where did the hometown team come in? Next, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski (20:18) hops onstage to go through the most pivotal moments in Timberwolves franchise history: everything from big draf…

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Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and Ayo Dosunmu | The Chicago Bulls Episode 1:09:42

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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 so…

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Mavericks Fire Nico. What’s Next? Plus, Possible Anthony Davis Trades With J. Kyle Mann. 51:43

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J. Kyle Mann joins Zach to react to today’s news of Nico Harrison’s firing (2:09) and sift through the wreckage of the Dallas Mavericks, going from the 2024 NBA Finals all the way to the present. What does it mean for the rest of the team, the front office, and the fans? All that, plus a slew of fake Anthony Davis trades (18:14) and much more. Host…

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Eastern Conference Power Rankings and Big Issues Out West With Fred Katz 1:42:27

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Fred Katz of The Athletic joins the show to power-rank the entire Eastern Conference (1:50). Who’s last? Where did the surprising Bulls come in? How about the disappointing Magic (26:26)? Then, as the list goes on, an unexpected team cracks into the top five (48:35) and a consensus on no. 1 emerges (1:05:49). Lastly, some rapid-fire things out in t…

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Reactions to a Wild Wednesday Night, Plus Breakouts and Disappointments With Howard Beck 1:43:39

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What up, Beck (1:43)?! Howard joins Zach to first react to some of Wednesday’s notable action in the NBA, including Dallas losing its third straight, the Lakers taking down Wemby (16:03), the Thunder dropping their first game (24:05), and more. Next, they discuss some news and notes around the league (29:30) before they hit on some of the breakout …

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Julius Randle on the Knicks to Wolves Transition & Lessons From Kobe + Mark Ronson's Music Stories 50:45

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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 draft…

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What’s Going on in Memphis With Chris Vernon, and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina 1:42:00

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Zach begins by talking about the state of the Grizzlies with Chris Vernon (1:39): What does Ja Morant’s suspension mean for his future, and how much does he mean to the city of Memphis? Next, Michael Pina joins (25:23) to first discuss some fake trades involving Ja, as well as a potential disaster looming in New Orleans. Then, a trip around the Wes…

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Philly Lovefest With Chris Ryan. Plus, Who’s Better or Worse Than We Thought with Mo Dakhil. 1:41:02

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Chris Ryan joins Zach to start the show and revel in the good vibes around this 76ers team (1:51), talking about their young backcourt and what their new nickname should be! Then Mo Dakhil hops on to talk about who’s better or worse than we thought (22:31): The Bulls? The Bucks (44:55)? The Magic (50:24)? The Warriors (57:58)? Come for Noah Clowney…

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Zach’s Random Questions One Week Into the NBA Season, With Kirk Goldsberry 1:29:44

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Zach and Kirk Goldsberry dive into the opening week of the season with their first impressions, overreactions, and random questions (2:21): How close is Wemby to being the best player already? Which second-tier star is making the most impressive leap (18:52)? And is the Rookie of the Year race more open than we thought (30:30)? Next, alarming rotat…

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Breaking Down the NBA’s Latest Gambling Scandals With David Purdum. Plus, Blake Griffin and Trajan Langdon on Opening Week. 1:50:23

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A loaded Zach Lowe Show begins with a huge announcement about how to see Zach LIVE and IN PERSON (0:00). Then it’s on to the latest breaking news from the gambling world (2:19) as David Purdum joins the show to tell us everything we need to know. Next, Blake Griffin hops on (27:55) to discuss what he and Zach have been seeing in the first few games…

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Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams, and Cason Wallace | The Thunder's Pursuit of a Second Championship 1:09:59

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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…

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League Pass Rankings Part 2 With Rob Mahoney 1:38:15

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Zach begins by reacting to some of the latest extensions handed out in the NBA (1:49) before rejoining Rob to go through part 2 of their League Pass Rankings, starting where they left off at number 15 (11:34) and going all the way down to 1. Who will grab the top spot? Who’s the biggest surprise in the top 10? What jerseys do they hate now? And who…

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League Pass Rankings Part 1 with Rob Mahoney 1:14:40

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For the first time ever in podcast form, Zach Lowe unveils his annual League Pass Rankings! In Part 1 (1:52), Rob Mahoney joins to go through teams 30-16. Who’s last? Who do they disagree on? And who does Zach imagine Rob trying to talk to people about at a dinner party?? What to make of the 76ers (34:16), and where does the first good team check i…

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NBA News of the Week and Predictions With Steve Nash, Plus Aaron Nesmith on the Pacers' Season Ahead 1:38:36

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Zach begins by reacting to a few late-breaking news items (0:00) before welcoming Steve Nash to get his media feet wet by talking about some of the other stories around the league (4:52), including Westbrook’s latest team, LeBron’s injury, and more. Then, the two run through their picks for NBA awards this season (28:32), followed by their picks fo…

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Karl-Anthony Towns and Ben Stiller Talk New York Knicks Basketball and 'Severance' 1:11:53

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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 p…

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Cam Johnson and Sue Bird on the State of the WNBA, A’ja Wilson’s Greatness, and Cam's Denver Move 39:39

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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, a…

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The Latest on LeBron and the Lakers With Dan Woike. Plus, a Look Around the NBA With Nekias Duncan. 1:40:58

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Dan Woike comes on to react to the news that LeBron James will miss the start of the season (1:56). What’s the concern level for the Lakers? How much will it hurt them in the standings? And who will start in LeBron’s place? Plus, Zach’s plea to get on Hot Ones, curse words from the former Yugoslavia, and Zach’s capture the flag game against fifth g…

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Giannis-Knicks Reaction With Ian Begley. Plus, a Spurs Deep Dive and Reasons to Watch the Dregs With Mo Dakhil. 1:43:05

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Zach welcomes Ian Begley to break down the latest reports that the Knicks and Bucks have discussed a Giannis trade (2:07). Should New York be hesitant about this? What are some fake trades that make sense? What dream did Zach have, and how does it relate to Michael Kay?!? Next, Mo Dakhil comes on for a deep dive on the San Antonio Spurs (38:39), di…

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Dominique Malonga on Growing Up With Wemby, the Seattle Storm, and A’ja Wilson’s Greatness 31:51

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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…

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The Annual Most Confusing Teams Podcast With John Hollinger 1:11:00

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A Los Angeles Lakers Super Show | Austin Reaves, Flea, Russillo, and Jake LaRavia 1:27:15

2M ago1:27:15

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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 als…

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The Jonathan Kuminga Stalemate Ends, and Awards Picks With Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, a Mets Corner Postmortem With Sean Fennessey. 1:43:25

2M ago1:43:25

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Zach and Kirk Goldsberry begin by discussing the Jonathan Kuminga contract signing (2:11): What does it mean for the Warriors' outlook, and what does it mean for a possible trade? Next, some news and notes from various media days around the league (27:01), including honest comments from Giannis and starting lineups in L.A. Then, it’s time to pick s…

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NBA Weekend Roundup, Rookie Deal Extensions With Fred Katz, and Talking Life With Gary Gulman 1:54:47

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On another loaded show, Zach begins with the biggest news from the weekend, including the Warriors' transactions (1:39). Then, Fred Katz joins to discuss the most interesting rookie deal extensions (8:25). What will the Hawks do with Dyson Daniels? What about the two Denver guys? And they take a closer look at who might have cap space next summer. …

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Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle, and Mets Corner Heads Home With Sean Fennessey 1:21:10

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Zach begins by reacting to a few news and notes from the basketball world (1:52) before quickly pivoting to a late-night Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey (9:52) as the team’s playoff hopes hang in the balance. Then, Zach is joined by a special guest, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle (32:05), for a wide-ranging conversation as training camp draws near…

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Andre Iguodala Drops Gems on Having a Long NBA Career and Business Outside of Basketball 34:56

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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 simil…

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NBA Latest, Training Camp Reports, and Favorite Non-Finals Teams With Chris Ryan 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

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Chris Ryan joins Zach, and they pick up with the latest intel he’s heard on the Fred VanVleet injury (1:41) before hitting the major topics coming out of training camp, including Anthony Edwards working on his post-up game (10:52). Plus, what are the issues in New York and Philly (18:07)? Then, time to go down memory lane as the pair draft their fa…

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Sophie Cunningham on the Indiana Fever Overcoming Injuries & Playing With Caitlin Clark 47:33

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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 learn…

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The Herro Injury and Veteran Extension Candidates With Sam Amick, Plus UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley 1:36:00

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Zach and Sam begin with the news surrounding Tyler Herro’s injury (1:51) and talk about what it means for the Heat and how it might affect a possible extension for the seventh-year guard. That leads to a discussion about some of the more interesting veteran extension candidates out there, including KAT (11:55), KD (21:16), Lu Dort (32:11), and much…

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How Can Teams Get Over the Hump? Plus, New Clippers Details With Rob Mahoney, and Mets Corner With Sean Fennessey 1:49:51

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Zach and Rob begin by asking how the Cavs (1:39) and Wolves (13:58) can get over the hump, before wondering if the Pistons can do it with their youth, or with a trade (23:07)? Next, the Eastern Conference presents a unique opportunity for the Knicks (34:09) and Bucks (40:24). They also look at the Clippers as a basketball team first (48:40), and th…

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Tyrese Haliburton & Spike Lee’s Epic Conversation About Pacers vs. Knicks and Denzel Washington 1:20:38

3M ago1:20:38

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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, S…

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Teams That Need a Makeover on Offense With Mo Dakhil. Plus, the Latest on Jonathan Kuminga. 1:30:49

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After a brief baseball check-in, Zach and Mo talk teams that may need to revamp their offenses (1:48), starting with the Magic and Knicks (19:40). What can the Lakers do with a full season of Luka Doncic (28:35)? Has the Heat’s offense gone cold (41:17)? Before moving on, Zach weighs in on the latest with Jonathan Kuminga (52:02), before going back…

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Latest Details on the Kawhi-Clippers Saga With Howard Beck, Picking Team USA With Bill Simmons, Mopey Mets Corner, and Much More 1:37:40

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We kick off another Zach Lowe Show with the story taking the NBA by storm, the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal (2:03). There's new reporting out today, as well as reactions from the board of governors meeting this week. Next, Zach goes through some news items, including his take on a new rule about end-of-the-quarter heaves (36:28). Spoiler alert: S…

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Rudy Gobert on Guarding Jokic and the Wolves’ Winning Culture, Live from the NBPA Sanctuary 37:06

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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…

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Clippers Controversy Continues With Legal Expert Michael McCann, Hall of Fame Thoughts With Howard Beck, and 'Simpsons' Appreciation With Alan Siegel 1:45:18

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An eclectic Zach Lowe Show begins with law expert Michael McCann, who comes on to discuss all things Clippers (1:42): Steve Ballmer’s defense, Mark Cuban’s opinion, and what might come next. Then, what up, Beck?! Howard joins the show to talk about two of the newest members of the Hall of Fame, Dwight Howard (35:51) and Carmelo Anthony (52:18). Fin…

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Reaction to the Kawhi Leonard Story, Contract Updates, and Most Improved Player Predictions With Kirk Goldsberry 1:19:19

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Zach and Kirk begin by dissecting the reporting surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers (1:55): They go through the timeline of events, what people around the league are saying, and what the NBA might do about it. Then they rip through the Cam Thomas qualifying offer (43:59), the P.J. Washington extension (49:44), and yet another All-Star Game f…

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Amen & Ausar Thompson on Locking In and Their New Rockets and Pistons Teammates 46:34

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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 riva…

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NBA Summer Catch-Up, Plus the Return of Mets Corner With Sean Fennessey 1:22:34

3M ago1:22:34

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Zach is back from vacation and ready to catch up on what he’s missed, including the Giannis roller coaster (2:19), De’Aaron Fox's (15:46) and Luka Doncic’s extensions (25:18), John Wall’s career (31:44), the latest with Trae Young (36:54), and much more! To close the show, Sean Fennessey and Zach talk Mets (46:22) as we enter the final month of the…

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Moses Moody, Peyton Watson, and Cam Johnson | The Young Man and the Three 1:01:18

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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 playe…

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Under-The-Radar Moves of the Offseason with Fred Katz, TV Recommendations with Joanna Robinson, Lakers Check-In, Plus Mets Corner Continues with Sean Fennessey 1:59:02

4M ago1:59:02

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Zach’s most eclectic show yet! First up, Fred Katz joins to talk about the best under-the-radar (1:16) and WTF (25:41) moves of the offseason. Then, Zach needs a TV show to watch as he heads out on vacation! Joanna Robinson comes on (42:22) to give him some recommendations tailor-made for the Lowe household. Next, Zach checks in on Luka, LeBron, an…

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Jabari Smith Jr. on Kevin Durant Joining the Houston Rockets and Fixing NBA All-Star Weekend 37:45

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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 coa…

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Most Intriguing Players Next Season with Howard Beck, and All Things Mavericks With Tim Cato 1:47:04

4M ago1:47:04

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What up, Beck?! Howard joins Zach to draft their most intriguing players for this upcoming season (1:20). No rookies or sophomores, no established stars … NO problem! The guys are most intrigued by Ausar Thompson (6:30), Scoot Henderson (32:56), Jalen Green (43:48), and many more! Then, Zach touches on some news around the league, including a crypt…

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Eastern Conference Tiers With Michael Pina, and John Jastremski Joins Mets Corner 1:51:01

4M ago1:51:01

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Zach welcomes Michael Pina to talk tiers of the Eastern Conference (1:17). Which teams can plausibly make the NBA Finals? What teams are tanking? And where does everyone else fall in? Along the way they discuss who they disagree on the most, including the Hawks (3:43), Raptors (46:45), and Bucks (53:38), as well as teams they differ on from consens…