Off Guard with Austin Rivers All-Star Surprise: Coach Austin Rivers + Kuminga’s Long-Overdue Trade Demand
Jan 16, 2026
Austin Rivers shares his memorable experiences working with NBA legends T-Mac and Vince, pondering what could have been if they had remained teammates. He contrasts modern fan culture with that of the 90s, discussing its impact on players. The conversation turns to Giannis's reaction to boos in Milwaukee and a heated altercation involving Ja Morant. Rivers expresses frustration over Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand, critiquing the Warriors' treatment of him, while highlighting intriguing young teams like the Hornets.
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Working With Childhood Idols
- Austin Rivers describes his NBC studio experience working with Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter and how surreal it felt to be around players he admired.
- He recounts long shifts, casual studio banter, and learning from their stories while enjoying being in his element.
Social Media Changes Fan Etiquette
- Austin Rivers says social media has amplified fan-player confrontations and made viral moments the goal for some fans.
- He finds filmed trash-talking with a camera