Ladies and gentlemen we have a legend here today. North Carolina, where it's Championships or bust. 14 year NBA vet, Raymond Felton! Playing for the Charlotte Bobcats and get killed by Andre Miller and Sam Cassell and playing with a stacked Knicks team that the Miami Heat did not want to see. The politics of the NBA, and what a bad label can do to your career. Head over to PrizePicks with the promo code "RACE" at https://www.prizepicks.com/race for them to match up to a $100 in your first deposi...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 71
Playing with KD, JT, Luka and Kai, it's hard to pick the most skilled player in the NBA, especially when you've hooped with them. Predicting the Western Conference top 6, and the 65 game rule. Plus, UNC loss and should athletes return to college or go get the bag? Head over to PrizePicks with the promo code "RACE" at https://www.prizepicks.com/race for them to match up to a $100 in your first deposit. PROMO CODE "RACE". Run it up and help support the pod! Follow us on Socials Theo Pinson Instagr...
Apr 01, 2024•38 min•Ep. 70
Head over to PrizePicks with the promo code "RACE" at https://www.prizepicks.com/race for them to match up to a $100 in your first deposit. PROMO CODE "RACE". Run it up and help support the pod! Follow us on Socials Theo Pinson Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/tpinsonn AJ Richardson Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/_kingcozy Tidal League Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague Twitter : https:...
Mar 26, 2024•51 min•Ep. 69
Head over to PrizePicks with the promo code "RACE" at https://www.prizepicks.com/race for them to match up to a $100 in your first deposit. PROMO CODE "RACE". Run it up and help support the pod! Follow us on Socials Theo Pinson Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/tpinsonn AJ Richardson Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/_kingcozy Tidal League Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague Twitter : https:...
Mar 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 68
Welcome two time NBA Champ Norris Cole! From playing all sports growing up as the ultimate athlete to locking in with hoop. Cleveland State to playing with LeBron and D Wade, Norris Cole 2X NBA Champion takes us into his race. Head over to PrizePicks with the promo code "RACE" at https://www.prizepicks.com/race for them to match up to a $100 in your first deposit. PROMO CODE "RACE". Run it up and help support the pod! Follow us on Socials Theo Pinson Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tpinson...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 67
Dare we say the greatest rivalry in college sports history ever? We dive into the UNC vs Duke rivalry and give first hand experience into what the games we played in were like and highlight the greatest UNC, Duke teams ever. Head over to PrizePicks with the promo code "RACE" at https://www.prizepicks.com/race for them to match up to a $100 in your first deposit. PROMO CODE "RACE". Run it up and help support the pod!
Mar 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 66
This one is special, maybe one of the best episodes to date. Isaiah Austin joins us with one of the most unique journeys we've heard. His "race" is unlike any other players, he may not be playing in the league, but he's in the league. We learn about his love for hoop, the Baylor days, and how the game he loved got taken away in a moments notice. Lock 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/_kingcoz...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 65
Today we sit down with Juwan Morgan my guy from the days with the Maine Celtics. Starting like most guests on the show, Juwan really rocked with football and obviously we're talking to him because he transitioned to basketball. We discuss his days on Mokan through the EYBL AAU circuit, and how he made his way to Indiana University. Tom Crean played a huge part in getting him to Indiana with his development with guys like Victor Oladipo and Dwyane Wade. Juwan discusses with us what it was like pl...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 64
We are back and of course I got my guy Justin Jackson with me for this one. There is nothing like a UNC vs Duke rivalry game and you already know our guys came to play. Does this UNC team have a chance to make a deep run in the tournament? Kyrie Irving has been balling recently and it’s still crazy to think what that Nets team with Harden and Durant could have accomplished if everybody had stayed healthy. Also, why is Joel Embiid out of the MVP race and are the rules that are in place fair? Fina...
Feb 13, 2024•47 min•Ep. 63
You already know my guy Justin Jackson is back for this one. On this episode we are making some mid-season predictions so who do we think is the most deserving when it comes to NBA awards? This Rookie of the Year race is up in the air so who do you got, Victor Wembanyama or Chet Holmgren? 6th Man of the Year and Most Improved are always tough ones to call so who are some of our frontrunners for those? We are now into the second half of the season so we have to make our early picks for who’s goin...
Feb 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 62
You already know we had to have our guy Elfrid Payton on the pod. He might not know how long he’s played in the league but this man has seen it all when it comes to basketball. What are some of his craziest stories about coaches getting fired and what was it like to get traded on draft night to Orlando. This man has played with some stars so how was it playing alongside guys like Julius Randle, Derrick Rose and Chris Paul? We also talk about the different teams he’s played for, trying to adjust ...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 61
My guy Justin Jackson joins today and be ready because you are going to be seeing a lot more of him going forward. We have seen some ridiculous individual performances recently with guys like Doncic and Embiid both dropping 70 points. Will any of these guys ever crack 100 points because it’s starting to feel like it might be possible. Also, the starters for the NBA All-Star game just dropped, but is Jalen Brunson more deserving of a starting role over Damian Lillard? Finally, we never thought we...
Jan 29, 2024•53 min•Ep. 60
We are back to talk recent trade news and what’s going on around the league. It actually happened…Pascal Siakam got moved to the Pacers. You already know that team was dangerous with the way Haliburton was hooping but to add another star like Siakam takes them to the next level. The Raptors have been making moves also trading Anunoby to the Knicks which looks like it has immediately paid off. Do the Knicks now have all the pieces they need to go on a run? Finally, if and when LeBron moves on fro...
Jan 23, 2024•27 min•Ep. 59
Today we are joined by our guy Jordan Bell. If you somehow didn’t know, this man won a championship with one of the greatest teams assembled. What was it like being part of that Warriors dynasty? How are Steph Curry and Draymond Green as teammates? Jordan talks in-depth about his time in Golden State and what it was like to leave from that winning environment and go to another team. Also, what was it like to play for Oregon and to be blamed for a crucial loss that got them knocked out of the tou...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 58
I've got my close friend and Chef, Kam Wilkerson on today’s episode. What is it like to be a private chef and where did his passion for cooking come from? Mastering your craft is a grind especially when it comes to cooking so Kam talks about his journey in the kitchen and how we first met. Of course we got to talk some hoops so we discuss a couple guys that are killing it this year and who we would rather have on your team, Booker or Edwards? Make Sure to Follow: https://www.instagram.com/_kingc...
Jan 02, 2024•51 min•Ep. 57
Today my guy Justin Jackson joins the show. We were teammates at UNC and are now back playing together again. Let’s talk about fatherhood and what it’s like to balance family and playing professional ball. You already know that we won a National Championship at UNC so we give our thoughts on this years’ team and discuss who are the x-factors. Also, who are some NBA teams that people are sleeping on and has Tyrese Haliburton made his way into the top 10 conversation? This is another episode of Ru...
Dec 27, 2023•37 min•Ep. 56
Today I am joined by Timberwolves' big man Naz Reid. He might be listed as a big but I’m convinced that this guy is a guard by the way he handles the ball. This man has gotten better every year he has been in the league and has helped take this Timberwolves team to the next level. What was it like going undrafted and having to constantly grind for minutes and opportunities? How has his teammate Anthony Edwards not only evolved into one of the best players in the league but become a leader on the...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 55
My man CJ Miles joins the pod for this week’s episode. CJ has had a crazy basketball journey and has played with some serious legends over the years. What was it like to get drafted out of high school and have to play for a coach that didn’t really rock with him? CJ talks about his time in Utah and what it was like to play with guys like Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer. What was the best version of Kobe that we have ever seen and what was it like having to guard him? CJ also talks about playing...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 54
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 ...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 53
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 Championsh...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 52
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 you...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 51
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...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 50
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...
Nov 08, 2023•48 min•Ep. 49
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 differ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 48
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 t...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 47
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...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 46
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 Fl...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 45
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 ye...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 44
Our guy Stanley Johnson joins us on the pod for today's episode. Stanley has always been a beast on the court ever since he started hooping when he was three years old. What was it like playing for the Arizona Wildcats and getting drafted eighth overall to the Pistons? Stanley also talks about playing Kyrie and LeBron in the playoffs and his time developing as a player in Toronto. What was it like playing out in LA with the Lakers and being coached by Gregg Popovich in San Antonio? Stanley has h...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 43
Jarred Vanderbilt jumps on the pod with us today! You probably know him from his time on the court last year with the Lakers but he has had a crazy journey to get to that point. What is it like being traded mid-season and having to move from city to city? We talk about college ball, some of the best players he has hooped with and how he has bounced back from injuries. This man has spent time playing with the Nuggets, the Timberwolves, The Utah Jazz and has now made it all the way to LA LA Land w...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 42
