Show notes
Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon arelive from Rockets-Mavericks media day in Macao! Rockets general manager Rafael Stone joins them discussing Houston’s approach to roster construction, building on last season’s 52 wins and navigating a competitive Western Conference. Then, Jabari Smith Jr. joins to talk about the Rockets’ expectations and Fred VanVleet’s return, while Mavericks wing Naji Marshall talks about developing his floater, playing alongside Cooper Flagg and new head coach Dusty May’s influence.
Plus, NBA legends Shawn Marion and Carlos Boozer join the show. Marion reflects on the 2011 NBA Finals, being a pioneer in the evolution of positionless basketball, earlier contract extensions and playing with LeBron James in Cleveland. And, Boozer shares lessons for his son, Cameron Boozer and the comparisons in their game.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome to The Hoop Collective live from Rockets-Mavericks media day in Macao
01:46 Rockets GM Rafael Stone joins the show
03:45 How the Rockets approach team building
09:20 Growing on the Rockets’ 52 wins last season
13:30 Expectations in a competitive Western Conference
14:48 Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. joins the show
15:56 Houston’s expectations with Fred VanVleet returning
18:18 Navigating the competition in the Western Conference
20:15 Mavericks wing Naji Marshall joins the show (fix?)
21:55 Developing Naji’s floater
25:15 Playing alongside Cooper Flagg
28:00 Dusty May’s influence
28:42 NBA legend Shawn Marion joins the show
31:53 Memories of the 2011 NBA Finals
35:05 The evolution of positionless basketball
39:48 Why are contract extensions happening earlier?
44:00 Playing with LeBron James in Cleveland
46:35 NBA legend Carlos Boozer joins the show
47:45 Lessons for Cameron Boozer
52:08 Thanks for watching!
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