

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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Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 21min
Donovan Mitchell | Trade to the Cavaliers, Dropping 71 Points and the Team Plane Catching Fire
Today we are joined by our guy Donovan Mitchell. We talk about how he always dreamed of playing baseball professionally and why he chose to pursue basketball. This man hasn’t always been this good so we discuss how his game has grown over the years from high school, to college to the league. What was it like to play for Louisville and how was the transition to the NBA? Donovan also shares some crazy stories like how the team plane once caught fire, what he was thinking when he dropped 71 points and how he found out he got traded to the Cavs. Make sure you tune in! Go to http://prizepicks.com/race100 and use code "race100" for first deposit match up to $100 Make Sure to Follow: https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 9min
Tony Bradley | Why Joel Embiid is a 300 Pound Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard is a Top 75 Player and Winning a National Championship at UNC
I got my guy Tony Bradley joining us on this week’s episode. Tony is a fellow UNC Tar Heel and was my teammate when we won that National Championship back in 2017. How did he first fall in love with basketball and who were some of the guys he looked up to in the league from a young age? What was it like to be recruited by your dream school and then go on to win a Natty? We talk about some crazy stories like how Tony suffered from a full body cramp when we were celebrating our National Championship and what it was like to be a part of that Jazz vs Thunder game when the league shut down because of Covid. Tony has played on multiple talented teams in the league so what is it like to see guys like Joel Embiid and Donovan Mitchell take over games firsthand? This is another great episode of Run Your Race that you are going to want to check out. Go to http://prizepicks.com/race and use code "race" for first deposit match up to $100 Make Sure to Follow: https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
Tyler Relph | Training Stars Like Julius Randle, Amar'e Stoudemire and Playing Against a Young LeBron James
We are back with another episode and this week my guy Tyler Relph joins the pod. This man has spent time training some of the world’s best and not only talks about his personal basketball journey but what it’s like to work behind the scenes with NBA/WNBA stars. One of his top clients and close friends is Julius Randle so we discuss what Julius was like in high-school, how he used to have a poor diet and when Tyler knew that he was going to be special. Also, what was it like playing against a young LeBron and how did he make the transition from playing to training? Some great stories and hilarious conversations in this one so make sure to listen in! Go to http://prizepicks.com/race and use code "race" for first deposit match up to $100 Make Sure to Follow: https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 9min
Georges Niang | Why Joel Embiid is a 7ft Kobe, What’s the Best Version of LeBron, Playing With Donovan Mitchell and James Harden
Georges Niang joins the pod for this week’s episode of Run Your Race. This man has had a crazy basketball journey and has always been able to provide value on every team he has played for. What was it like being a star in College then having to grind it out in the G League to get an opportunity? What is it like to play with and against stars like James Harden and Donovan Mitchell? We also discuss what makes Joel Embiid so good and some of the playoff runs Georges has been a part of so far in his career. Our episodes just keep getting better so make sure to tune in for this one. Go to http://prizepicks.com/race and use code "race" for first deposit match up to $100 Make Sure to Follow: https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2023 • 48min
Cam Johnson | Traded for Kevin Durant, USA Basketball and Should Kawhi Get a Statue in Toronto?
My guy Cam Johnson is back again on the pod but obviously this time he plays for a different team. How did he find out that he got traded to Brooklyn in the Durant deal and what was it like adjusting to his new team? There is some serious talent on the Nets so we discuss what it’s like playing with our boy Mikal Bridges and other teammates like Ben Simmons. Also, what is it like getting the call to play for team USA and was the tournament everything he expected? If you didn’t know Cam got to the bag so we talk about his new deal and what we can expect to see from the Nets this season. Go to http://prizepicks.com/race and use code "race" for first deposit match up to $100 Make Sure to Follow: https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 3min
Tyler Hansbrough | Facing Prime LeBron and Derrick Rose, Playing With a Young Paul George and Breaking UNC’s Scoring Record
UNC legend and former NBA pro Tyler Hansbrough joins the pod for today’s episode. This man went from a small town in Missouri to absolutely dominating the College scene at UNC! What was it like breaking the school’s all-time scoring record and how was the transition to the NBA? Tyler has played against some greats so we talk about facing guys like Prime D Rose and LeBron as well as when he saw a young Paul George take the next step. He also addresses the John Wall beef and talks about the difference between playing in the NBA and overseas. Finally, what is a “bag” and who has the deepest one in the league? Go to http://prizepicks.com/race and use code "race" for first deposit match up to $100 https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 41min
Emmanuel Mudiay | How the NBA is a Business, Young Jokic, Addressing Allegations and More
Emmanuel Mudiay joins today’s episode and AJ is out of town so you know he’s catching a fine. From the Congo to the league, Emmanuel really came out of nowhere to take over the high school basketball scene. What was it like dealing with allegations after committing to SMU and deciding to take the unconventional route by going to play in China? E-Man has played on some really good teams but who are some of the guys that cooked him early on in his career? Not only do we dive into the politics of the NBA but this man also has some hilarious stories that you won’t want to miss. https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 41min
Tim Hardaway Jr. | Playing With Luka and Dirk, Having a Dad Who’s a Hall of Famer and Not Getting a Call From the Knicks on Draft Night
We are joined today by our guy Tim Hardaway Jr. from the Dallas Mavericks. We talk about what it’s like growing up with a dad who is an NBA star and the pressure he had to deal with from a young age. What was it like seeing his dad on billboards and what was the hoop scene like growing up in Miami? We then talk about his favorite memories from his time at the University of Michigan and how on draft night, the Knicks didn’t call him. What was it like getting traded mid-season and having to adjust to new teams? Tim has played with some serious hoopers from his time on the Knicks, the Hawks and now the Mavericks but the journey to get to where he is today hasn’t been easy. This is another episode that you really don’t want to miss. https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 5min
Terance Mann | Playing With Kawhi / Paul George and Being Molded for the NBA by Lou Williams and Pat Bev
Our guy T. Mann from the LA Clippers joins us on this week’s episode. Terance talks about what it’s like to play with stars like Paul George and Kawhi Leonard out in LA and how he made the transition to the league after balling out at Florida State. How did vets like Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley help prepare him for the league and what was it like being a rookie on a stacked Clippers roster? We also talk about some of his career highlights so far, what it was like playing college ball in Florida and getting to the BAG! You’ll want to check this one out for sure! https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 37min
Danny Green | LeBron in Cleveland/LA, Winning Three NBA Championships, A National Championship at UNC and More
Three-time NBA Champion and UNC legend Danny Green joins the pod today. Danny has had a long NBA career but it hasn’t come easy. This man has been both cut and traded but has found a way to provide value to every team that he has played for. What is it like winning three rings in the NBA and winning a National Championship at UNC? Who are some of the players that he has faced over his basketball career that have been the toughest to guard? Danny has been a part of some talented teams over the years and he talks about his title runs and some of the players that he’s played with along the way. He truly has had a crazy journey so make sure you tune in to this one. https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


