Show notes
It's another star studded episode of "The Old Man and the Three" as JJ and Tommy start things off with a wide ranging interview with Toronto Raptors rising star Fred VanVleet. He brings some brutal honesty in discussing topics such as free agency, his rise from the G-League, playing with Kawhi, and what it takes to win the chip. Then, to follow that up, it's a power packed Top 5/Draft as they welcome in journalist Shea Serrano and WNBA Legend Sue Bird. It's all here on OldMan3.RUNDOWNFred VanVleetDiscusses the CBA and early start of the seasonHow he is handling the free agency periodTaking the average fan through what being a free agent is likeOn reaching a point in your career where a big payout is dueHow much does being given the opportunity to run a team factor into his destination Breaking down the formula for winning and what they have in TorontoIf he had to think of an NBA city to play in this year, where would it beHow the Covid protocol is going to look in the 2021 seasonDiscusses his bubble experienceOn his trajectory from the G-League to where he is now and the role it playedDid he ever have a low moment where he was bitter about how it startedWhat was his thought process when he heard of the Kawhi trade How Kawhi was as a teammateWhat did he learn about playing from behind during the championship runHow the anonymity of that team assisted in their runHow your perspective of the game can change after having childrenWas winning a championship the hardest thing he's ever done in basketballIs mental toughness the separator for a championDiscussing the mentally tough players throughout the league. Feeling like an outsider making his way through high school and collegeOn having a chip on his shoulder and using it to his advantage Sue Bird and Shea SerranoShea talks about his book and how it came aboutCongrats to Sue and Megan on their engagementTOP 5/DraftTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.