A full on player podcast discussing the game of basketball needs to get more attention from NBA fans worldwide. Fantastic episode once again. At least something different and more insightful than all the media dramas specifically ESPN.
It has to be the right players with the right personalities though. So many ex players are unbelievably boring, can’t talk the sport and be engaging. Jj is well spoken, has good timing, and a lot of insight as well. Rare to find. This doesn’t work for most players
You do need some media to play devils advocate because players are going to ask the questions not exposing the dirt or lockeroom business. I think whatever you feel like listening to that day is up to you. You gotta have the tough questions
Idk if you can make that judgement on a formal podcast because we don’t know him behind closed doors. But he does seem introspective which allows him to grow as a person
I don’t think that was the point lol I mean just as life aspect you typically don’t think and act the same way you did from 16-23 those are crucial years. Especially since he’s a father too I believe
You were my idol growing up, wore 4 for all my teams because of you. So happy to see the man and father you’ve grown into, and the perspective you’ve gotten about your time at Duke.
I went to a Duke practice my senior year of high school with my team. 2004. A bunch of high school teams were there to watch. JJ was there. Daniel Ewing, Shavlik Randolph, Luol Deng. JJ was dunking with ease. I was surprised to see/find out that Coach K cursed.
That was my experience when I went to Duke basketball camp. Opened my eyes to what good actually was. Went around 2004 as well then 2009. And also all the old heads could flat ball. Collin’s, Dawkins, etc. Sean dockery was the quickest person side to side I’ve ever seen. How JJ reddick came off screens and could get squared in the air. Just a totally different world. One of the best experiences of my life. The stories you get to hear etc.
It's because he's created a public persona that doesn't actually jive with who he is. And it seems his players love him but he acts publicly like he's above it all when he's really not. I'd have a lot more respect for him if he just owned who he is.
@@bballwarrior12 he never pretends he’s above it all. But there’s a difference between the locker room and the public. The players know exactly who he is when they get there. If his players admire him he’s doing something right. Winning isn’t always nice. Not saying you’re saying it is though
That tearing up the lockerroom thing Coach does is from his Westpoint days. I'm retired Navy. They love doing that in boot camp while y'all are gone for the day then come back exhausted and sweaty and everything else then you find all your stuff in a pile. Smh. Lol
I am so happy you are doing these interviews! JJ you are definitely a favorite of mine! Please keep sharing!! It will definitely keep the Coach K Era alive! Thank You All for your time and effort doing these interviews.
I don’t know why that makes me laugh so hard. I mean, I’ve seen Coach K go off, but THIS??? It’s the last sentence I’d expect to hear him say. Too good. 🤣🤣🤣
JJ I’m from Roanoke VA. I remebr watching you play at Cave Spring. I played against your brother in baseball. He hit a massive HR off me. Lol. Amazing how far you have went. Huge Duke fan all bc of u.
“I think coach K had back surgery in myyyy….. I think it was my freshman year” why is JT talking like he spent 4 years at Duke lmaooooo 💀💀💀💀💀 buddys ONLY season was his freshman season lmaooo
What's wrong with that ? You're not supposed to grow being a professional athlete with high responsability for 4 years ? Or even without that, we're supposed to grow each year.
Tatum and JJ Reddick are probably one of the most mature players coming into the nba both are extremely wise and insightful that is beyond their years.
Dang, Tatum has the perspective of a 15-yr vet (classy dude). I'm a UVA guy but props to you Dukies! Keep up the good work JJ....and, I didn't forget you are from Virginia!
This is awesome, really gives a lot of credit to sports programs and their recruiting at the major Division 1 level. For adults to sit down and become convinced with teenagers to sign big contracts with Universities is amazing (wild). They are deserving of the fan base.
Seeing how committed coach k had all of the players, maybe is a reason why Zion is having such a hard time focusing because the coaches in the nba are not as harsh as coach k on him
This is an interesting sports show. When there are shows speaking about current events or giving opinions about players/teams in a very censored way as not to offend anyone, the shows are boring. I would love to hear these uncensored stories directly from players that the press never covered.
Hearing even a little of how tough Coach K is/was makes a lot of sense given how successful he is, but I t’s still in such contrast to how I’ve always imagined it.Tbh it makes me wonder what playing under Coach Knight was really like.
I have never played D-I basketball but I'm confused what the "trash bag + changed locker room code" punishment is supposed to accomplish. The NC State loss was brutal and all of the players knew it. Did the coaching staff really have to do all that? Seems like overkill.
Duke has displayed a level of excellence in basketball for decades, and it’s also a privilege to play for Duke. When you have a loss like that to a inferior team, it’s a wake up call for them to have that brand and luxury stripped from them. You wanna rep Duke basketball? Show it
I really enjoy the real conversations you guys have. Can you have a discussion on what has happened to Duke basketball since the one and done years started? I really enjoyed watching Duke teams for the last 30 or so years and up until @5 years ago it seamed Duke had superior defense, a few dominant players with killer instinct like yourself and Tatum, even Zion, and looked fluid. Even the team with Zion was hard to watch and this year there seems to be a lack of motion, drive, and fluidity. Is it me or is that just the new generation of players? I absolutely loved watching you and Jason Williams, Battier, Brand, and many others dominate despite all the hate. Seems sad we don’t really see that at Duke these days, but they still are winning! What’s your take?
My high school coach played for coach K in his first four years and is the same, if not WORSE than coach K. Some of the stuff he says is so out of pocket 😭
This ESPNs chance to do their own version of “Open Court.” JJ, Perk, J-Will and Jalen Rose bring in guest hoopers each week. Maybe a sneaker segment with a player highlighting their favorite kicks to wear during games. Idk just a thought
Reminds me of my freshman year of highschool the varsity coach was coaching us and we lost a game we should've won so he got us in a circle and just started roasting us one by one lmao
Regardless of Sacramento winning situation we have some of the best fans in the league !! Jj bashing sac now because of the hali situation which isn’t cool.
@@Kevinschart you never been there we’ve been a losing franchise for a long time and still have a packed house. Loyal to the soil you wouldn’t understand winning doesn’t have to do anything with it
@@Kevinschart kings home games have been packed during this whole 15 year drought. Winning has jack to do with how passionate and supportive a fanbase can be.
@@Kevinschart Poor logic. I'm a Dodger fan, and the stadium stayed at the top of the league's attendance list even in the down seasons, and that's in a city with other things to do. I can't imagine there's much to occupy one's time in Sactown aside from checking out a Kings game.
@@cuisinwithkev2699 you can poke holes in that logic, but showing up to watch a dog sh|t team does not make you the best fans. That's also poor logic. maybe it actually means they are the dumbest fans.
JJ wrong for that Sacramento remark. The players may not care but the fans and the city make it one of the most passionate fanbases still in the league if not all of pro sports
JJ, I'm 38 and went to Duke for 3 summers from 1997 -2000 as part of the TIP program in the summers.. were you in the dorms on East or West Campus? I was at Pegram, Alspaugh, & Bassett and those were amazing summers going to class and then playing ultimate. Cosmic cantina was the spot for amazing Mexican food!
I don't know whether it's the same now, but when I was a student there (similar time to JJ), the freshmen live on East Campus, and then everyone moves to Central or West Campus after that. Most of players tended to prefer the Central apartments when I was there.
@@carriedavis7949 Thanks for the info, I think you're right most of the student athletes probably want to live in the nicer student apartments. Some of those dorms just hold a special place in my heart, no AC but playing ultimate frisbee on the quad was epic. Duke actually had a very good meal plan as well so their campus food was better than most for the time 1996-2000.
A full on player podcast discussing the game of basketball needs to get more attention from NBA fans worldwide. Fantastic episode once again. At least something different and more insightful than all the media dramas specifically ESPN.
I think you meant matt Barnes and Steph J old arses still talking about fighting?
Y’all come here to get away from ESPN, but do nothing but talk about ESPN in the comments.
It has to be the right players with the right personalities though. So many ex players are unbelievably boring, can’t talk the sport and be engaging. Jj is well spoken, has good timing, and a lot of insight as well. Rare to find. This doesn’t work for most players
Yea sick and tired of listening and skip SAS, Chris Broussard , and ever other non athlete
You do need some media to play devils advocate because players are going to ask the questions not exposing the dirt or lockeroom business. I think whatever you feel like listening to that day is up to you. You gotta have the tough questions
"I absolutely loved my ONE year at school". best quote ever.
I know everyone says this but Tatum really is so mature and is very insightful
Very mature!! He is a great kid!
He truly is very mature for his age!! 💙🏀💙
And he’s only 19
Idk if you can make that judgement on a formal podcast because we don’t know him behind closed doors. But he does seem introspective which allows him to grow as a person
@@mzz42044 ok so you pretty much said the same thing thanks
This man 23. Feels like he been in the league ten years
I don’t think that was the point lol I mean just as life aspect you typically don’t think and act the same way you did from 16-23 those are crucial years. Especially since he’s a father too I believe
This man *is* 23. Why tf you leave out the word *is*??
@@grebelzz1j60 same reason you abbreviated some of your words lol. It took less time.
@@ThinkBeforeYouAct gottem!
Right?
LMFAO the fact that JJs kids witnessed Coach K goin off makes that so much more hilarious
You were my idol growing up, wore 4 for all my teams because of you. So happy to see the man and father you’ve grown into, and the perspective you’ve gotten about your time at Duke.
Favorite Duke player ever
Man that’s crazy how mature Jayson Tatum is especially only being 19.
He is 23
“I understood that reference”
@@jamescook5937 Someone missed the joke 🤦♂️
@@jamescook5937 no??? He’s only 19
With a 9 yr old son that’s only 2 😂
I went to a Duke practice my senior year of high school with my team. 2004. A bunch of high school teams were there to watch. JJ was there. Daniel Ewing, Shavlik Randolph, Luol Deng. JJ was dunking with ease. I was surprised to see/find out that Coach K cursed.
Lol he was Bobby knight alum lol
That was my experience when I went to Duke basketball camp. Opened my eyes to what good actually was. Went around 2004 as well then 2009. And also all the old heads could flat ball. Collin’s, Dawkins, etc. Sean dockery was the quickest person side to side I’ve ever seen. How JJ reddick came off screens and could get squared in the air. Just a totally different world. One of the best experiences of my life. The stories you get to hear etc.
It's because he's created a public persona that doesn't actually jive with who he is. And it seems his players love him but he acts publicly like he's above it all when he's really not. I'd have a lot more respect for him if he just owned who he is.
@@bballwarrior12 he never pretends he’s above it all. But there’s a difference between the locker room and the public. The players know exactly who he is when they get there. If his players admire him he’s doing something right. Winning isn’t always nice. Not saying you’re saying it is though
@@bballwarrior12 cry more baby boi
I love how JJ talks to players and how he talks about basketball. Top tier analyst!
That tearing up the lockerroom thing Coach does is from his Westpoint days. I'm retired Navy. They love doing that in boot camp while y'all are gone for the day then come back exhausted and sweaty and everything else then you find all your stuff in a pile. Smh. Lol
Army is the same. Destroyed our bays but my bed was wrapped so tight that they flipped the bunk and it stayed together lol
Yep they did it to us in bootcamp 😂😂😂
Thank you for your service but it's not the same as basketball lol 😂
Respect for y’all service but Im heading to Argentina if we ever end up in a military draft lol
@@justinfatso6727 Lmao lmao
I am so happy you are doing these interviews! JJ you are definitely a favorite of mine! Please keep sharing!! It will definitely keep the Coach K Era alive! Thank You All for your time and effort doing these interviews.
Loved watching Duke Basketball during JJ's years. Good times!
Wiuld love if they get Lebron on at somepoint. Would love his perspective on going from high school to the NBA with all the expectations he had.
That episode would have to be 2 hours minimum. So much to cover lol
Ask him about enes freedom and how he thinks LeChina a sell out and a hypocrite SJW
@@basedleechaobla Why would he ask him about a free agent who speaks on social media but is silent when face to face? Weird
@@basedleechaobla cry
@@basedleechaobla No one cares or wants war with China, go away lol
Best podcast for conversations with current players 💯
Coach K is one of the last old birds. His type will be missed
Peace...
I'm a dedicated Duke fan since 1990...
2022 NCAA champions ... Go Duke!!!!
Yikes 👀👀😂😂
sitting here in Sacramento all up in my feelings rn
I just can't imagine coach K shouting I hate your f***ing faces lmaoooo
Did he say that to the players or JJs kids?😭
Messed me up too 😂 He looks so nice
I don’t know why that makes me laugh so hard. I mean, I’ve seen Coach K go off, but THIS??? It’s the last sentence I’d expect to hear him say. Too good. 🤣🤣🤣
I guess he's not exhibiting tough love then
Legendary. Last time Coach K going to UNC.... That shyt was crazy for me being born and raised in NC. Sad day
If you listen you will see the respect that both of this men have for coach K.
JJ I’m from Roanoke VA. I remebr watching you play at Cave Spring. I played against your brother in baseball. He hit a massive HR off me. Lol. Amazing how far you have went. Huge Duke fan all bc of u.
Wow JJ burned all 5 of Sacramento’s fans lol!
And u disenigrated the 2 that were left😂
Sacrawhatnow??
😂 Utah, Memphis, New Orleans, Charlotte, Indiana, Milwaukee, Minnesota, OKC, Orlando
@@samharkness8861 I'm tempted to add Detroit, Atlanta and Cleveland to that. Might be a reach though.
Move that team back to KC pls
“I think coach K had back surgery in myyyy….. I think it was my freshman year” why is JT talking like he spent 4 years at Duke lmaooooo 💀💀💀💀💀 buddys ONLY season was his freshman season lmaooo
He thought maybe it was his senior year of high school or first year in nba
Tatum’s laugh is something else!
If I ever hear a 23 year old say "the older I've gotten" that sentence better end with "I don't like Captain Crunch as much I use to."
Ok boomer
Imagine gatekeeping age
What's wrong with that ? You're not supposed to grow being a professional athlete with high responsability for 4 years ? Or even without that, we're supposed to grow each year.
Lmfaooo he’s a millionaire he’s light years ahead of ALOT of people boomer 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
@@ry_an. old heads are just mad at the world
“Sacramento….My bad.”
💀💀😂😂😂😂
Man I would give anything to see a Giannis interview here.
I feel Ike Gianni’s already puts so much out there
The title of this clip then the pic of Tatum's face on the thumbnail.... Perfect 😅😅😅😅
Glad I found this CH. good stuff...
"I hate your fukk'n faces rn" 😂💀😂 hilarious bro...
Tatum and JJ Reddick are probably one of the most mature players coming into the nba both are extremely wise and insightful that is beyond their years.
Bruh he like a drill sergeant 😂😂
Dang, Tatum has the perspective of a 15-yr vet (classy dude). I'm a UVA guy but props to you Dukies! Keep up the good work JJ....and, I didn't forget you are from Virginia!
Man I can't believe it took me so long to find this. Really excellent work.
I like binging these series or podcasts created by current or retired players, the idea itself is awesome.
"We lost to North Carolina State at home"
*to the moon*
"They had Dennis Smith Jr., but they were terrible."
*howls in sad, but true*
The amount of uhms and awws
Man, hearing these coach k stories, you should get a former spur to do a podcast; would have so many stories of pop blowing up in front of the players
I know they brought Patty Mills on, but I don’t think they talked Pop too much. Maybe a Derozan interview?
damn he sounds mature and very chill... can't imagine he's 23
He's a white, Catholic Pole from Chicago who graduated from West Point military academy. He's second language is profanity.
JJ can you please get a mic stand so y’all don’t have to hold them to your face 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
JJ's joke about Sacramento aging like milk this season... The Kings showin up this season 🔥
it feels like forever ago that tatum played for duke. It's insane how every year of march madness feels like +5 years to long its actually been
great convo!
Tatum was literally a part of the one and done generation
That’s what he said…
This is awesome, really gives a lot of credit to sports programs and their recruiting at the major Division 1 level. For adults to sit down and become convinced with teenagers to sign big contracts with Universities is amazing (wild). They are deserving of the fan base.
Priceless stuff, thanks JJ!
Finally a show not based on fan fights and drama
Bobby Hurley was my favorite college player.
Say what you want love jj show dude handle more pressure then any college player and had a good nba career
Great introspective thoughts, loved this !
J.J. Redick really made our day:
Damn, Tatum is only 23?! Feels like he’s been in the league a lot longer.
Any chance we can get Shelden on and just get JJ stories???? I bet he has some great ones.
JJ Reddick is a cool dude. This a good podcast.
Good interview and responses
JJ is great at this
God I love coach K
Seeing how committed coach k had all of the players, maybe is a reason why Zion is having such a hard time focusing because the coaches in the nba are not as harsh as coach k on him
I think he should have stayed in college a little longer to get his body and mind ready for what was about to happen. Same with Jahlil.
JJ reddick has a GREAT podcast. He needs to invest more time and money I to this project. Go all in JJ
Jayson is such a thoughtful, balanced good dude.
Hahaha, standard college coach experience 🤣
This is an interesting sports show. When there are shows speaking about current events or giving opinions about players/teams in a very censored way as not to offend anyone, the shows are boring. I would love to hear these uncensored stories directly from players that the press never covered.
Tatum is only 23. He's gonna be a beast the older he gets.
I love these Duke stories
Man I wish jj was still playing
😂 JJ is hilarious and also wrong for naming Sacramento.
Great podcast man smh lol great stories
Hearing even a little of how tough Coach K is/was makes a lot of sense given how successful he is, but I t’s still in such contrast to how I’ve always imagined it.Tbh it makes me wonder what playing under Coach Knight was really like.
If someone pulled that locker and jersey stunt with someone over 25, say goodbye to your team.
Thats if they don't try & fight them.
@@diongreen181 Good point!
There was an era in the NBA where the coaches were just as respected as college coaches, but that ended about 20yrs ago.
I don't know, I think it still had some respect 10 years ago; while still not as respected as with the Bulls, Phil Jackson still had some respect.
What's good JJ, shots out from The Noke!
Very insightful
This was super interesting. Glad we could send coach K out on a high note for you guys!
Good stuff JJ!!! Tatum is a good dude from my hometown STL Baby!!!
I have never played D-I basketball but I'm confused what the "trash bag + changed locker room code" punishment is supposed to accomplish. The NC State loss was brutal and all of the players knew it. Did the coaching staff really have to do all that? Seems like overkill.
Coach K is an incredible coach and has been using these techniques throughout his entire career. So there has to be some merit to his actions.
Duke has displayed a level of excellence in basketball for decades, and it’s also a privilege to play for Duke. When you have a loss like that to a inferior team, it’s a wake up call for them to have that brand and luxury stripped from them. You wanna rep Duke basketball? Show it
Remind them how privileged they are to put on a duke uniform.
@@cordellfarleyjr197 spot on. Nailed it
Its a demotion back to middle school basketball. It says business as usual has been suspended until standards rise again.
Can’t believe this kid is 19, future of the league is bright
I really enjoy the real conversations you guys have. Can you have a discussion on what has happened to Duke basketball since the one and done years started? I really enjoyed watching Duke teams for the last 30 or so years and up until @5 years ago it seamed Duke had superior defense, a few dominant players with killer instinct like yourself and Tatum, even Zion, and looked fluid. Even the team with Zion was hard to watch and this year there seems to be a lack of motion, drive, and fluidity. Is it me or is that just the new generation of players? I absolutely loved watching you and Jason Williams, Battier, Brand, and many others dominate despite all the hate. Seems sad we don’t really see that at Duke these days, but they still are winning! What’s your take?
My high school coach played for coach K in his first four years and is the same, if not WORSE than coach K. Some of the stuff he says is so out of pocket 😭
Bro can u speak english
Who is your coach?
@@DizZYSn1P3 obviously some can’t read 🤡
@@DizZYSn1P3 I think the problem here is your comprehension skills not the comment lmaoo
Coach K was successful, college coaches don’t win without being tough. Get over it
JJ this show is fire keep it up
This ESPNs chance to do their own version of “Open Court.” JJ, Perk, J-Will and Jalen Rose bring in guest hoopers each week. Maybe a sneaker segment with a player highlighting their favorite kicks to wear during games. Idk just a thought
Reminds me of my freshman year of highschool the varsity coach was coaching us and we lost a game we should've won so he got us in a circle and just started roasting us one by one lmao
He told the big guy on our team he was too round 😭
This was awesome
I really believe in this dude. And I'm starting to like this Celtics team. I think they're going to shock people in the playoffs and make a run.
They have two stars and it’s not out of the realm. The East is so good, though
prophet
Aged well!
@@dial3ctric327 indeed :)
that sacramento comment hurt 😭
Regardless of Sacramento winning situation we have some of the best fans in the league !! Jj bashing sac now because of the hali situation which isn’t cool.
impossible. how can you be the best fans when you never win. you are not the best fans by any measure. stop lying to yourself.
@@Kevinschart you never been there we’ve been a losing franchise for a long time and still have a packed house. Loyal to the soil you wouldn’t understand winning doesn’t have to do anything with it
@@Kevinschart kings home games have been packed during this whole 15 year drought. Winning has jack to do with how passionate and supportive a fanbase can be.
@@Kevinschart Poor logic. I'm a Dodger fan, and the stadium stayed at the top of the league's attendance list even in the down seasons, and that's in a city with other things to do. I can't imagine there's much to occupy one's time in Sactown aside from checking out a Kings game.
@@cuisinwithkev2699 you can poke holes in that logic, but showing up to watch a dog sh|t team does not make you the best fans. That's also poor logic. maybe it actually means they are the dumbest fans.
Sacramento, really funny but on point!
Brian Colangelo watched Tatum play, sat down and had conversations with him, then traded up for Markelle Fultz. Imagine being that bad at your job.
Great perspective there should be more Convo on how you are treated as a player at each level I want insider info
Sacramento 🤔🤔🤔 my bad 🤣😂😂🤣
JJ wrong for that Sacramento remark. The players may not care but the fans and the city make it one of the most passionate fanbases still in the league if not all of pro sports
does JJ need me to search amazon for him for a mic holder?
He just asks questions he wants to answer himself lol
JJ, I'm 38 and went to Duke for 3 summers from 1997 -2000 as part of the TIP program in the summers.. were you in the dorms on East or West Campus? I was at Pegram, Alspaugh, & Bassett and those were amazing summers going to class and then playing ultimate. Cosmic cantina was the spot for amazing Mexican food!
I don't know whether it's the same now, but when I was a student there (similar time to JJ), the freshmen live on East Campus, and then everyone moves to Central or West Campus after that. Most of players tended to prefer the Central apartments when I was there.
@@carriedavis7949 Thanks for the info, I think you're right most of the student athletes probably want to live in the nicer student apartments. Some of those dorms just hold a special place in my heart, no AC but playing ultimate frisbee on the quad was epic. Duke actually had a very good meal plan as well so their campus food was better than most for the time 1996-2000.
I think it's more like "you were talented at 16 so Duke chose you" than "you were smart at 16 so you chose Duke"
lol yep. he's acting like it was such a tough decision to to say yes to duke when they came calling.
Choosing the wrong school is a thing. Choosing a duke level program doesnt always work out for some prospects.
I used to HATE JJ Reddick. Dude was a tool in college but he's really grown on me. He has a bright future in this space.
Love this!! Genuine hoops convo 😍
"I was there 3 days after I graduated high school." That boy was raised right.
If by sending a kid to a liberal indoctrination camp is considered being "raised right", then yes, you are absolutely correct.
@@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28 Uhhhh, how does basketball camp = liberal indoctrination camp? Please elaborate
😂😂😂😂😂😂 Dam Coach K like that lol
Super pause on this comment but… Tatum the definition of that Light skinned lol that fade is super fresh! Can cut somebody with that hairline!