DeMar DeRozan
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 20
Episode description
If there’s anyone that knows the difficulty in beating Lebron James in the playoffs, it’s DeMar DeRozan. And on this episode of the Old Man and the Three, JJ and Tommy welcome in the San Antonio Spurs superstar for a frank discussion that covers pushing back against analytics, the emotions of watching the Raptors win a championship, and leading on mental health in the NBA. Plus, don't miss a TOP 5/Draft that will have you grabbing your keys and heading for the drive-thru.
RUNDOWN
NBA Finals recap
How he attacks the defense the Lakers were showing in game 4
On the uniqueness of Anthony Davis
Talks about KCP's play in the finals
Relying on your stars to create shots in the playoffs
The difficulty of beating a LeBron led team 4 times in a series
The brilliance of LeBron
What it felt like watching the Raptors make their run last year
Reliving the bone-chilling 2016 all-star game
On building a winning culture
Discussing the fans passion in Toronto
The challenge of going through customs all through the season
On being an elite scorer without shooting 3's
Breaking down his style of play
On the skill of generating 3 pointers instead of taking them
Discusses the players who influenced his game
The nuances of drawing fouls when a team is in the bonus
Addresses mental health and his tweet about depression that started a movement in the NBA
How money isn't the answer for life's problems
On the importance of addressing your mental health
Discusses his AAU and college experience
The LA basketball scene
TOP 5/Draft
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