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New show. Same mission. It’s all about our love of basketball. Subscribe everywhere. Subscribe to The Young Man and The Three podcast aka YM3 today for more NBA analysis, player interviews and highlights. Previously The Old Man and the Three w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter.

The Old Man and the Three with JJ Redick and Tommy Alter

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, and Chelsea Gray. They also talk about Napheesa Collier’s recent comments regarding commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the larger state of the WNBA as a whole, and why this WNBA offseason will get so crazy with the majority of the league becoming free agents. 

Then, they discuss Cam’s offseason move the the Denver Nuggets and have a fascinating discussion about the challenges of adapting to a new team in both the NBA and WNBA, as well as how great Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are. 

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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

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 about what it’s like guarding A’ja and praises her as one of the league’s best. Malonga also shares what it was like growing up in France in the same town as Victor Wembanyama and how they randomly met when they were kids. She also reflects on her draft night and some of her welcome to the league moments, which included guarding Alyssa Thomas her first game. She then shares the influence that Kevin Durant and Breanna Stewart had on her when she was watching them growing up as well. She ends with sharing what aspects of her game she’ll be working on this offseason, and her answer might be scary for the rest of the WNBA. Let’s go!

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

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 also shares some of his best and worst moments as a fan, including the time he almost got into a fight at the Boston airport, talking trash with Chris Paul, and what it’s like being courtside. They also have fascinating discussions about talent and becoming and remaining great in both the basketball and music world. There’s so much more basketball and music talk as well that you just need to hear. Let’s go!

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A Los Angeles Lakers Super Show | Austin Reaves, Flea, Russillo, and Jake LaRavia

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 similarities in successful people in each field. He also opened up about what it meant to be a good pro as he got deeper into his career, including how to build mental toughness and take care of your body properly, as well as much more. Let’s go!

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

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 learning the league and how to become a professional from legend Diana Turasi. Sophie also talks about her ‘Show Me Something’ podcast that she started this year with West Wilson, including how it’s given her space to speak her mind and why she always gets fined. Sophie takes the time to give flowers to A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and the StudBudz as well. They also discuss Draymond Green, Drew Hanlen, and so much more. Let’s go!

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

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, Spike’s relationship with Reggie, and the ongoing rivalry as a whole. They also discuss Spike’s latest joint, ‘Highest 2 Lowest’, and the greatness of actor Denzel Washington; so great, in fact, that Spike considers him the greatest living actor. Tyrese and Spike also discuss what it takes to be elite in both of their crafts, as well as fascinating comparisons between the best athletes and actors. Spike then graciously shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from many of his legendary films, working with legends like Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson, and much more. You don’t want to miss this one. Let’s go!

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

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 team, Rudy shares invaluable insights every basketball fan will love.

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

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 rival teams. Taped at the stunning NBPA Sanctuary retreat in Andalusia, Spain, this conversation dives into their Oakland roots, their competitive drive, and what fuels their passion for basketball.

Whether you’re a die-hard hoops fan or simply love behind-the-scenes stories from the league, this episode is for you. Don’t miss their take on playing against icons like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, plus their incredible insights into defending elite players like Steph Curry. Subscribe now to stay updated on all things NBA, get the latest player highlights, and hear from the game’s biggest stars on The Young Man and The Three! 🏀🌟

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

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 players, and his interest in spoken word and poetry. Then, Peyton and Cam get excited about their upcoming season on the Denver Nuggets together and discuss their championship aspirations. Peyton also talks about earning playing time as a young player on a title contender, how he feels he's improved in his first few years, and some of his favorite Nikola Jokic moments. Let's go!

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Moses Moody, Peyton Watson, and Cam Johnson | The Young Man and the Three

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 coach Ime Udoka, and what makes his teammates Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun such special talents. Jabari and Trey also reminisce on their summer league experiences and their first few years in the NBA before pitching ideas to fix NBA All-Star weekend. Let’s go!

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

This week on the Young Man and the Three we welcome Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson and the legendary Sue Bird to have an in-depth discussion about the current states of the NBA, WNBA, and college basketball. First, Tommy Alter and Jason Gallagher intro the episode with some takes and updates. Sue and Cam then discuss how star players in the NBA and generated differently than stars in the WNBA (Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese), how options like Overtime Elite and G League Ignite have affected the men’s game, and the differences between men’s and women’s college basketball. Then, they break down everything surrounding NBA and WNBA television ratings and if they even matter at all. Cam and Sue also both get very candid about what it’s like playing for rebuilding teams, being in trade talks, and Dennis Schroder’s trade to the Golden State Warriors. They also discuss the new NBA all-star game format. Lastly, they have an honest convo about the three-point shooting boom, if teams are truly taking too many threes, if teams are copying the Boston Celtics or if it’s actually the best way to win games, and how current NBA play compares to past NBA generations and Olympic play. This is truly one of our best episodes. Let’s go.

0:00 Intro

6:13 Sue and Cam

6:20 College basketball and generating stars in the NBA and WNBA

28:20 NBA and WNBA tv ratings: factors and fixes

43:00 What it’s like playing for a rebuilding team & trade talks

58:17 Lessons from CP3, playing and against elite talents

01:07:47 The new NBA all-star game

01:12:15 Commissioner for a day

1:16:32 Three point shooting boom

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Sue Bird and Cam Johnson | The Current Climate of the NBA, WNBA, and College Basketball

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