

Run Your Race
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Run Your Race is the ultimate intersection of basketball and business. Theo and AJ will take their listeners on a journey through stories of tragedy and triumph while shedding light on how they both have been able to stay around the game they love. These two lifelong friends bring their explosive dynamic centerstage thanks to their knowledge of the league and infectious energy.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 26min
Mark Cuban | The Luka Trade, Nico's Handling of the Situation, How He Became Billionaire Mavs Owner
Theo sits down with Mark Cuban for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation about his life in business and basketball. He talks about his early sports background, how his entrepreneurial journey began, and the unconventional path that led him to sneak into an MBA program. Mark shares stories of sleeping on the floor, his first big business win, and ultimately buying the Mavericks. He reflects on Dirk’s legacy, the hardest parts of NBA ownership, and the unforgettable 2011 championship run. Cuban reveals near-misses on Giannis and Kobe, drafting Luka, selling the Mavs, and his thoughts on the Cooper Flagg lottery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 31min
Dwayne Bacon | CRAZY Michael Jordan Stories, Coming Up in Florida, Battling Depression Overseas
Welcome back and welcome Dwayne Bacon to the show for an honest and inspiring conversation about his basketball journey. From growing up in Lakeland and locking in on hoops at Oak Hill to the influence of Austin Rivers on Florida basketball, Bacon shares his rise through high school and college recruitment. He opens up about his time at Florida State, returning for his sophomore year, and making the leap to the NBA. Dwayne reflects on hanging with Michael Jordan, playing alongside Kemba Walker, and battling depression before reinventing himself overseas—culminating in an MVP season. The episode wraps with rapid-fire questions and laughs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 28min
Aaron Harrison | The greatest Kentucky team, CRAZY overseas stories, going undrafted and more
Today we got a straight killer, with so many game winners he is made for the moment! Going undrafted and the mental toll that came with that to leaving the NBA and hooping all around the world!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2025 • 2h 7min
DeMarcus Cousins | Crazy Juvie story, Warriors UNFAIR, the Achilles injury & time in Puerto Rico
LIVE from the RICO! Boogie joins us and talks his early inspirations and how we dealt with setbacks. Getting to Kentucky and declaring for the NBA Draft. Leaving NOLA and fighting through injuries, plus more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 16min
Danilo Gallinari | Kobe dropping 61 on him, Wanting the SMOKE in New York, Melo trade and more
A pro in Italy long before the NBA, today we welcome a certified bucket getter! Danilo talks about his confidence and why he was unfazed by the stage and moment when he got to the NBA. Drafted by the Knicks, he fell in love with the fans and city, and thought he would be there forever. The infamous Melo trade introduced him to the business of the NBA and from there he went on to play for several teams and had in his eyes three chances at winning a championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 19min
Bryce Cotton | Declining being drafted into the NBA, 5X NBL MVP, Leading scorer with one knee & more
Bryce has been an underdog his entire life, he had no scholarship offers but ended up leading the Big East in scoring with an injured knee. Not invited to the NBA Draft Combine, making it to the NBA and playing around the world, including MVP seasons in Australia. Bryce is a reminder to "Run Your Race".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 2025 • 2h 15min
DeMar DeRozan | 25K points, Greatest Raptor EVER, death threats in games, Pop and Kyle Lowry stories
Coming up in Compton and playing in front of gangs to staying home and choosing USC. Why Toronto was the best place for Demar out of college and why he put the responsibility of the city on his back. Playing for Coach Gregg Popovich in San Antonio taught him life lessons outside of just basketball. The team in Chicago that had the tools to go the distance but came up short due to injuries. Plus, hitting 25K points and the legacy that hes built over 17 years in the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2025 • 1h 16min
J.T Terrell | AAU with John Wall, Quincy Miller & D1 Sports, NC Legend, The ULTIMATE showman
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May 9, 2025 • 5min
What is Draymond GREEN really like as a teammate?
Javale McGee on one of our first episodes weighs in on what it was like playing for the Warriors and what Draymond Green was ACTUALLY like as a teammateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2025 • 1h 14min
Jewell Loyd | WNBA Champion & All-Star, Being Kobe Bryant's Protege, Nail-Biting Olympics Win
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