The Old Man and the Three
ThreeFourTwo Productions | Wondery
The Old Man and the Three is back with a new host, NBA sharpshooter and Denver Nuggets forward, Cam Johnson. Every week, Cam joins Tommy Alter for insightful analysis of NBA games, trends, strategy and major moments in hoops culture along with exclusive interviews and highlights — all from a current player’s perspective. The legacy continues!Don’t worry, The Young Man and the Three isn't going anywhere. Catch new episodes right here, where Tommy will continue to bring together your favorite rising stars from the NBA and culture to celebrate their love of hoops. Two shows. One feed. Every single week. Subscribe everywhere.
Episodes
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Dec 25, 2023 • 26min
Our Ideal NBA Christmas Day Games Lineup | JJ Redick and Tim Legler | OM3 THINGS
JJ Redick and Tim Legler discuss their ideal NBA Christmas Day games lineup, highlighting matchups like Celtics vs Lakers and Mavericks vs Suns. They debate and make their choices for the five matchups, considering factors such as entertainment value, star power, and potential rivalries. They also appreciate an underrated NBA player and discuss a player's performance and potential for Christmas Day games.
Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 1min
Austin Reaves
Austin Reaves, member of the Los Angeles Lakers, joins the podcast to talk about his adjustment to being a Laker, earning the trust of LeBron James, facing tough opponents in the NBA playoffs, being a fan of Kobe Bryant, his Team USA experience, learning from LeBron, and more. The hosts also discuss the Coach of the Year race, Clay Thompson's shooting improvement, concerns about the Phoenix Suns' roster, and their love for basketball and golf.
Dec 18, 2023 • 32min
James Harden, Kawhi, and the Clippers Are On a HOT Streak, JJ Goes Off About Fouls, and a Rookie Check-in on Brandon Miller | OM3 THINGS
Basketball analysts Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. join JJ Redick to discuss the hot streak of the LA Clippers, the evolution of fouls in the NBA, and analyze rookie Brandon Miller's skills and performance on the Charlotte Hornets.
Dec 14, 2023 • 51min
Eric Gordon
Guest Eric Gordon, 16-year NBA vet, discusses choosing the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker's unique relationship, playing with prime James Harden, Rockets' matchups against the Warriors, what-ifs of his career, and more.
Dec 11, 2023 • 44min
What Anthony Davis and The Lakers Taught Us with their In-Season Tournament Win | OM3 THINGS with Tim Legler
Anthony Davis, a key player in the Lakers' tournament win, is discussed by Tim Legler and JJ Redick. They break down the dominance of Davis and LeBron James, discuss disappointing teams in the NBA, and share their underappreciated players of the year. They also talk about maintaining focus during tough seasons and analyze the impact of Mike Conley and Joel Embiid.
Dec 7, 2023 • 52min
Kristaps Porzingis
Former teammate Kristaps Porzingis discusses his growth with The Washington Wizards, his excitement to be part of The Boston Celtics, and why things didn't work out with Luka Doncic and The Dallas Mavericks. He reflects on the Mavs / Clippers series and his growth as a professional athlete. KP also talks about growing up in Latvia, getting drafted by The New York Knicks, and his regrets about asking for a trade. He mentions playing with Al Horford, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum.
Dec 4, 2023 • 34min
The Wolves, Thunder, and Pelicans: Who Do You Trust the Most? | OM3 THINGS
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. join JJ Redick to discuss the new offensive flow of Giannis and the Bucks, debate the biggest threat among the Wolves, Thunder, and Pelicans in the West, and share their expectations for the In-Season Tournament.
Dec 1, 2023 • 60min
Cam Thomas
Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets young star, joins JJ Redick and Tommy Alter for a fun conversation. They discuss the NBA In-Season Tournament, Cam's chances of winning Most Improved Player, and the Brooklyn Nets' playoff run. Cam talks about AAU basketball, his early entry into the NBA, and learning from Durant, Harden, and Irving. They also touch on Cam's 3-point shot and areas for improvement. Plus, they discuss the growth of the Brooklyn Nets as a team. A great episode!
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Nov 27, 2023 • 29min
How Good the Suns Are with Devin Booker As Their Primary Ball Handler + Jalen Brunson is Elite | Tim Legler and JJ Redick | OM3 THINGS
Tim Legler joins JJ Redick to discuss Devin Booker's game-winner and the Suns' great offense, recognizing Jalen Brunson as an elite point guard, and highlighting the outstanding play of Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 38min
An Early Season NBA Deep Dive with Tim Legler and Richard Jefferson
Tim Legler and Richard Jefferson join the podcast to discuss topics such as James Harden's career, the future of the NBA post-LeBron and post-Steph, potential top-10 all-time talents, expansion teams, and more.
