Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady

Bob Myers joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady on The Cousins for an in-depth conversation about the pressure, people skills, and long-term vision required to build a championship organization.

The former Warriors executive shares his blueprint for creating a title-contending roster, including the traits he values in players and why the best organizations make difficult decisions without allowing emotion to take over. Bob also explains why honest communication between coaches and star players is essential, the challenges that come with a superstar potentially leaving your franchise, and how a front office begins rebuilding after several tough seasons.

Myers reflects on his unique path from NBA agent to front-office executive, what ultimately drew him back to an NBA front office, and the lessons he learned while helping build one of the league’s most successful eras. He also opens up about the impact he hopes to leave on the game and how he wants to be remembered beyond wins and championships.

Plus, Vince, T-Mac, and Bob break down Philadelphia’s massive offseason after acquiring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, debate the Golden State Warriors’ win total in FanDuel’s Pick a Side, and take on Xfinity Court Connections and NHTSA Game Changing Decisions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:20 Bob Myers Joins The Cousins

07:32 The Blueprint for Building a Championship Roster

13:39 Why Coaches Need Honest Conversations With Their Stars

18:20 What Drew Bob Myers Back to an NBA Front Office

21:54 Breaking Down the Sixers’ LeBron James & Jaylen Brown Offseason

33:29 Making Executive Decisions Without Letting Emotion Take Over

39:57 Bob Myers on Going From Agent to NBA Executive

43:08 FanDuel Pick a Side: Warriors Win Total

45:19 Navigating the Possibility of a Superstar Leaving

51:13 Xfinity Court Connections

54:03 NHTSA Game Changing Decisions

56:24 How to Rebuild After Difficult Seasons

59:41 How Bob Myers Wants to Be Remembered

01:00:58 Wrap Up

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YT DESCRIPTION: Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter reflect on an unforgettable Hall of Fame weekend for Amar’e Stoudemire. T-Mac shares what it meant to present Amar’e at the ceremony, while Vince looks back on his own induction experience and the emotions that come with being honored alongside the game’s all-time greats. The Cousins also pull back the curtain on the process of writing an induction speech and reveal the most challenging part of the entire weekend.

Then, Vince and T-Mac get into an interesting debate about what holds more weight in a player’s legacy: a regular-season MVP award or a championship ring. Has ring culture gone too far in today’s NBA conversation? The guys break down the difference between winning an MVP, a Finals MVP, and being the best player on a title team.

Plus, in Xfinity Court Connections, Vince and T-Mac draft current NBA players to create the starting five that would best complement their respective skill sets. From ball handlers and shooters to defenders and bigs, they build their ideal modern-day lineups.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:17 Tmac presents Amar’e at the Hall Of Fame Induction

04:17 Vince remembers his induction

7:18 The Process of Writing the induction Speech

13:04 The Challenging Part of the Ceremony

20:33 Fan Duel Pick a Side Cuz- Houston Rockets

24:19 What Holds More weight: MVP of Championship Ring

26:42 Has Ring Culture gone too far?

32:11 Regular Season MVP or Finals MVP

34:24 XFInity Court Connections

42:44 NHTSA Game Changing Decisions: Smartest Financial Decision

47:38 Wrap Up

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Description:Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his Chicago roots, his development heading into next season, representing Lithuania, and the confidence he’s bringing into the next stage of his career.

Matas takes us back to growing up in Chicago and shares the basketball influences that helped shape his game, where his bounce and athleticism came from, and what it means to now suit up for his hometown Chicago Bulls. He also talks about representing Lithuania in FIBA and the expectations he has for himself heading into the upcoming season.

The conversation gets into the details of Matas’ offseason and the areas he’s focused on improving. That includes getting a chef to dial in his nutrition, add strength, and make sure his body is ready for the demands of next season. He also explains why he wants to bring more mid-range jumpers into his game—even if the coaching staff would rather see him stay away from them—and why he believes that shot can become another weapon in his offensive arsenal.

Away from the court, Matas tells us what he might be doing if basketball wasn’t his career and gets into the music that stays in his rotation. Growing up in Chicago clearly has an impact on his playlist, because when it comes to rappers, Matas isn’t exactly hiding his Chicago bias.

Plus, the crew debates the Chicago Bulls’ win total in Pick a Side, Matas talks about trash talking with Luka Dončić, opens up about his relationship with Kevin Durant, and much more.

CHAPTERS

00:00 — Intro01:53 — Representing Lithuania in FIBA08:55 — Growing Up in Chicago & Matas’ Basketball Influences12:26 — Matas Asks the Guys Where They Got Their Bounce?19:50 — Pick a Side: Chicago Bulls Win Total22:24 — Being a Chicago Kid & Playing for the Bulls25:20 — Expectations for the Upcoming Season31:00 — Building Strength & What Matas Worked on This Summer38:10 — What Would Matas Be Doing Without Basketball?42:54 — Matas’ Music Taste & His Chicago Rap Bias45:40 — Xfinity Court Connections50:11 — Game-Changing Decisions by NHTSA52:23 — Trash Talking With Luka Dončić56:28 — Matas’ Relationship With Kevin Durant

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Could Jamal Crawford be patrolling an NBA sideline in the future?

The three-time Sixth Man of the Year joins The Cousins to talk about his coaching aspirations and why the next chapter of his basketball journey could take him to an NBA bench. Crawford reflects on the experiences that shaped his career, from embracing the sixth-man role to becoming one of the most respected ball handlers of his generation.

Jamal also takes us inside Seattle’s legendary hoop culture, shares the story behind his 50-point performance during Dirk Nowitzki’s farewell game, and talks about getting on the court with Victor Wembanyama.

Plus, The Cousins dive into the latest around the league, including LeBron James’ potential fit with the Sixers, Cade Cunningham’s MVP case, the NBA’s changing of the guard, and the matchups they’re already circling on the schedule.

From his playing days to a possible future on the sidelines, Jamal Crawford talks about where he’s been, how the game has changed, and what could be next.

00:00 Intro

01:08 Jamal Crawford Joins The Cousins

04:46 Which Era of Basketball Did Jamal Prefer Playing In?

10:49 Jamal’s Aspirations to Become an NBA Coach

17:38 Reacting to the NBA Schedule Release

19:57 How Would LeBron Fit with the Sixers?

25:24 Jaylen Brown’s Return to Boston on Jan. 21

31:00 FanDuel Pick a Side: Cade Cunningham for MVP?

34:37 Most Intriguing Christmas Day Matchup

39:13 The Changing of the Guard in the NBA

44:27 Russell Westbrook Announces His Retirement

48:32 Jamal Crawford’s Elite Ball-Handling Skills

53:30 Is Jamal One of the Greatest Sixth Men Ever?

57:51 Scoring 50 Off the Bench in Dirk Nowitzki’s Farewell Game

01:02:38 Xfinity Court Connections

01:03:17 Seattle’s Basketball Culture

01:05:12 Remembering Don Nelson

01:07:25 NHTSA Game-Changing Decisions

01:11:10 Covering the Western Conference Finals

01:13:39 Working Out with Wemby

01:16:23 Wrap-Up

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Amar’e Stoudemire joins The Cousins for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Florida to NBA superstardom and the Hall of Fame.

Amar’e breaks down how Tracy McGrady inspired him growing up, making the jump straight from high school to the NBA, battling through the golden era of power forwards, and becoming a cornerstone of the Phoenix Suns’ legendary “7 Seconds or Less” offense.

He also looks back at signing with the New York Knicks, the Suns’ heated 2007 playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, his famous wine baths, and what it meant to have T-Mac present him at his Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Before Amar’e joins the show, The Cousins discuss Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards, and whether people are sleeping on Washington.

00:00 Intro

01:45 Anthony Davis Gives the Wizards an Ultimatum

05:44 Are We Sleeping on the Wizards?

07:28 FanDuel “Pick a Side”

14:01 Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire Joins The Cousins

17:11 Growing Up in Florida & Being Inspired by T-Mac

21:56 Making the Jump From High School to the NBA

25:54 Competing in the Golden Era of Power Forwards

29:07 Amar’e’s Passion for Basketball

31:00 Inside the Suns’ “7 Seconds or Less” Offense

34:20 Xfinity Court Connections: Amar’e’s Most Underrated Teammate

37:52 Why Amar’e Signed With the New York Knicks

43:09 The Suns-Spurs 2007 Western Conference Semifinals

45:15 The Story Behind Amar’e’s Famous Wine Baths

47:00 T-Mac Presenting Amar’e at His Hall of Fame Enshrinement

49:28 Wrap-Up