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On each episode of “From the Point by Trae Young,” the Atlanta Hawks star guard will be chatting with a rotating cast of guests, friends and peers to talk about life on and off the court in the NBA. Straight from the source.
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On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," OKC Thunder guard Lindy Waters III joins pod host Trae Young, and Young's co-host Winston, for a honest, real, and raw conversation.
Waters, who played at Norman North (OK) High with both Trae and Winston opened up about a variety of topics including: hanging out with Trae as kids, being a member of the
00:50 Favorite high school memory
01:30 How Lindy got into basketball
02:20 Lindy's background and tribal affiliation (Kiowa Cherokee)
03:17 Trae recalls attending a tribal ceremony with Lindy
03:50 Playing for the Thunder as an Oklahoma native
06:30 Lindy talks KAJ Community Assist Award nomination
07:30 Thunder outlook coming into the 2023-24 season
09:00 What the Play-In loss taught Trae
10:00 Why the "Baby Thunder" are successful
12:17 Jalen Williams barking, explained by Lindy
12:50 Importance of team chemistry
14:00 Fun high school memories
16:15 Lindy's local, so does he see OG coaches and friends?
17:00 Oklahoma State memories (Bedlam, Who should've made the NCAA Tournament?!)
19:30 Lindy and Trae's relationship after high school
22:00 SGA's case for MVP
23:05 Trae's MVP guess (Jokic)
24:40 What OKC needs to do to stay good and get better
26:00 The Playoffs are a different game
27:30 What's next for Lindy's NBA career
28:40 OKC's Coach ("Marky Mark")
31:23 How Lindy went from undrafted to a spot on the best team in the Western Conference (he stayed in shape, drove DoorDash, and stayed inspired)
33:55 Trae tells Lindy to keep going
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Recorded in partnership with @BleacherReport
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On an April 30, 2024, recording of "From the Point by Trae Young" filmed in partnership with Bleacher Report, NBA All-Star Trae Young and Winston discuss:
01:00 Trae's schedule since his NBA season ended
01:30 "Coach" Trae, the AAU leader
02:10 Trae's Sprite Campaign
03:30 On Becoming Hawks franchise leader in assists
05:40 An injury update
07:20 Thoughts on the Atlanta Hawks season
09:30 Expounding on his viral exit interview comments
10:50 NBA Playoff musings (OKC Thunder, why scoring goes down, togetherness)
15:35 New era of NBA hoops?
16:40 Real estate in New York Knicks' fans heads
18:00 What makes Jalen Brunson good
21:00 Why Luka-Kyrie work as a pairing
22:50 Feeling of being in the "zone"
25:40 NBA ECF and WCF Finals picks
30:00 Favorite NBA players to watch
31:30 Michael Penix is an Atlanta Falcon
34:00 Welcoming new athletes to the city of Atlanta
34:50 Questions from the fans (NBA Finals, NFL position, Timothy Young)
This is the first episode ever recorded in Oklahoma by the two OK natives.
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On this episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," recorded in early April, Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray joins pod host/his teammate Trae Young, and Young's co-host Winston, for a honest, real, and raw conversation.
Murray opened up about a variety of topics including: The pairing of him and Trae and their relationship; playing in San Antonio and Gregg Popovich; Growing up in Seattle and Jamal Crawford; trials, tribulations, and triumphs in his childhood and life; his recent scoring outbursts; and Kyrie Irving's incredible bag and handles.
00:55 The truth about their relationship
08:00 Trae's reaction when he heard Dejounte was coming to Atlanta
10:00 How Dejounte got into basketball
13:00 A question from Jamal Crawford about Dejounte busting him up in a Pro Am in Seattle
15:40 That time Trae and Dejounte teamed up in a Pro Am in Seattle
17:40 The importance of playing in Pro Ams as NBA players, and how Dejounte turned his life around, in part, because of Jamal Crawford
23:20 Dejounte's vision for life after basketball
27:00 Dejounte only did this pod for Trae
28:00 Importance of fatherhood, and how Dejounte didn't grow up with his mother or father
31:40 Dejounte's unique pre-draft process, "slipping" in the NBA Draft, and the San Antonio Spurs
36:20 What it's like playing for Pop, a father figure, and the Spurs
39:20 Taking 44 shots in a game
40:50 How they want the Atlanta Hawks season to finish
44:30 Top 5 Ball Handlers of all time
46:00 Who goes the hardest at Hawks practice and other fast questions about the Hawks
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On an April 2024 episode of "From the Point by Trae Young" recorded in partnership with Bleacher Report, NBA All-Star Trae Young and Winston discuss:
00:10 Trae's injury rehab and return timetable
01:55 On the Atlanta Hawks play without Trae
03:40 The full extent of his finger injury (IYKYK)
05:40 Hawks 30-point comeback against the Boston Celtics and comebacks in general
08:07 Things learned while injured and watching
09:52 Dejounte Murray's play and guys staying ready
11:30 Ascension of Jalen Johnson
12:58 65-game rule for awards is "good thing"
16:00 NBA awards, Shaq's take, and MVP
21:00 March Madness, WBB, the Final Four, and Revenge Games
23:45 Caitlin Clark's stats and skills
28:30 NCAA MBB should be four quarters
30:00 Changes we'd like to see to the game (referee talk!)
31:43 Zach Edey scouting report
32:30 Talking Men's Final Four
33:30 DJ Burns and the NFL
35:20 Trae Young has thousands of floaters, but 0 Dunks!
38:00 Questions from NBA fans for Trae
40:40 On Rajon Rondo and memories
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On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," recorded in partnership with Bleacher Report, NBA All-Star Trae Young and Winston discuss Trae's recent injury, NBA All-Star 2024, the inaccurate narrative around Trae, and talk about Trae's little brother Timothy. The co-hosts also discuss the best players they saw in high school, NFL players on the basketball court, March Madness and college memories, LeBron's record 40K points, and more.
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On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," WNBA Star A'ja Wilson joins pod host Trae Young, and Young's co-host Winston, for an abbreviated-but-deep conversation on all-things hoop, Las Vegas Aces, and confidence.
Wilson, who recorded this podcast with the guys while in Indianapolis for NBA All-Star 2024, specifically opened up about: the best part of the back-to-back WNBA Championships, her new book, the NBA Celebrity Game, getting a fourth place MVP vote, whether the Aces are a Dynasty, Usher serenading her, and plenty more.
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On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal joins host Trae Young, and Young's co-host Winston, for some motivational and legendary media and NBA conversation.
Shaq, a four-time NBA Champion and long-time TV host, starts off the episode by giving the duo some tips about podcasting. Once Shaq’s done teaching, the legendary center best known for stints with the Orlando Magic, LA Lakers, and Miami Heat gives Trae his flowers and talks about his unlimited shooting range. From there, the trio talks about Shaq’s high school career, years at LSU, and the unanimous MVP that got taken away from him by one vote. Shaq also discusses losing his first Finals and the lessons he took from it, critiquing current players from a place of love, the best current NBA big men (shouts to Bol Bol!). Shaq goes on to talk with Trae and Winston about his three favorite guards (Steph Curry, Dame Lillard, and, yes, Trae) and shares some incredible Kobe “pitbull” Bryant stories.
Recorded in partnership with Bleacher Report.
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On the third episode of "From the Point by Trae Young" recorded in partnership with Bleacher Report, two-time NBA All-Star Trae Young and Winston discuss the NFL Playoffs, scoring 10,000 career points, and the “best ever” potential of rookie Frenchman, Victor Wembanyama. The Hawks star guard and his friend also talk about the art of the alley-oop, nutmegs, and the place of the fan vote in the NBA All-Star ballot. The duo also talk about what the Atlanta Hawks need to do in the second half of the season.
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On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," the second in conjunction with Bleacher Report, NBA Champion Michael Porter Jr. joins AAU Teammate-turned-friend Trae Young and co-host Winston for some introspective, honest, and raw conversation.
MPJ, who recently won an NBA title with the Denver Nuggets, opens up about his back injury leading up to the NBA draft – one of the first times he has told the full story. Porter Jr. also discusses his teenage AAU team with Trae, which they consider the greatest ever. After that, the high-scoring forward dives into his Denver Nuggets team, where he talks about the title, MVP Nikola Jokic's love for horses, and what life has been like since winning the Championship. The duo also discuss workouts with Stephen Curry, the best passers in the NBA, and Luka Doncic.
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On the first episode of "From the Point by Trae Young" recorded in conjunction with Bleacher Report, Trae and Winston discuss the LA Lakers, Indiana Pacers, and the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament. Trae also gets real about the Atlanta Hawks' start to the season, what would have happened if he didn't get injured in the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, and answers Twitter/X questions from fans.
Recorded in December, 2023.
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On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," NBA underground legend Lou Williams joins his former teammate Trae and FTP's co-host Winston for some incredible storytelling.
Lou, who retired over the summer after 17 years in the NBA, shares some memorable moments from his life and career. He tells Trae what it was like to move from Memphis to Atlanta as a kid, and recalls an epic battle with Monta Ellis in high school. He goes into what it was like to be drafted to join his idol, Allen Iverson, on the Philadelphia 76ers, and what Kobe Bryant said to him before dropping 60 points in his final game.
Williams also talks about a memorable interaction with Jay-Z, talks his biggest NBA regret, gives Atlanta Hawks star Trae his flowers, and opens up about why he finally decided to call it a career, retire, and become a full-time dad and music label exec.
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On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," Trae and Winston recap a busy and eventful summer.
The NBA star, Young, and Winston, his friend, talk about what it was like turning 25 recently, and how they each celebrated. Trae shares what it's been like to be back in Atlanta, spending time with his teammates, and what makes this year different. Then, Trae tells Winston about his experience working out with Steph Curry over the summer, as well as the viral summer runs that he participated in with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Drake (on the sidelines) and more. Plus, Trae reveals how and why he became an owner in Major League Pickleball, and more!
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On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," comedian Funny Marco joins Trae and Winston for a one-of-a-kind conversation.
Marco, a prolific YouTuber and content creator with over 2,000,000 fans on TikTok, shares hilarious stories about creating viral videos at Walmart, securing loans in multiple states, his first check from social media and plenty more. He also gets real about his background, how he's thought about his evolution, and where he wants to take his career next.
Over the course of this 40 minute conversation, where Marco goes in and out of his character, the guest keeps Trae and Winston on their toes and creates plenty of memorable and awkward and can't-miss moments along the way.
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On the sixth episode of "From The Point" podcast by Trae Young, Lonzo "Zo" Ball pulls up and sits down with Trae and his co-host and friend, Winston.
Ball, a former No. 2 overall NBA draft pick and six-year vet who is dealing with a years-long knee injury, reflects on growing up in Chino Hills, playing at UCLA, being drafted by the hometown Los Angeles Lakers, learning from Rajon Rondo and LeBron James, lessons from Big Baller Brand, retooling his jump shot, what-ifs in Chicago, an ongoing injury and a pure love of hoops. Don't miss the ever-genuine Ball smile and talk for a camera for the first time in a long time.
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This week, Trae and Winston welcome their first guest: Gilbert Arenas. The former All-NBA selection joins "From the Point" for a lively convo that includes stories from his past and his take on the state of the game now.
Gil reflects on his unlikely path in high school, shares a story about how Kobe Bryant changed his approach to the game, tells some wild tales about his interactions with the media and teammates, reveals which current players remind him of himself, and much more.
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This week, Trae Young checks in from Summer League in Las Vegas. He and Winston reflect on Trae's own Summer League struggles when he played as rookie, and the role that guys like Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Durant had in lifting him up.
They break down what they've seen from this year's up-and-comers, including Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson, as well as Atlanta Hawks rookies Kobe Bufkin and Mouhamed Gueye.
Trae also reacts to Dejounte Murray's contract extension, the Hawks' trade of John Collins, and what both of those moves mean for the future of the team.
Plus, he shares some major, exciting personal news.
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Trae Young has been called a "coach killer" by some, but what's the real story? On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," Trae takes listeners inside his relationships with his three NBA coaches, to reflect on the successes, challenges, and learnings with each.
But first, Trae and Winston reflect on their memorable day the U.S. Open and break down Trae's potentially-rule-breaking 'fit, as well as spending Father's Day at the Dodgers game. Plus, Trae touch breaks down what it means to be a role model and the responsibility he feels knowing kids look up to him.
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On the second episode of “From the Point by Trae Young,” NBA All-Star Trae Young is back with his longtime friend and high school teammate, Winston, and he’s taking listener questions. From his favorite game winner to his preferred kind of pass, from his off-court hobbies to the teammates that have helped him the most, Trae saw your submissions and is dishing out his answers.
Plus, the Atlanta Hawks point guard breaks down what he’s seen so far from the NBA Finals, where he thinks the series is going, and why it’s so important for him – and all players and teams – to get off to a good start in the first and third quarters.
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On the first episode of “From the Point by Trae Young,” Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is joined by his childhood friend, Winston, for a convo about life and hoops. Trae reveals what he’s been up to this off-season and gives his assessment of the team’s season and playoff showing. He also shares his thoughts on the NBA playoffs so far, who he thinks will win the Finals and why. Plus, he reflects on his 26 point, 22 assist game in college, shares stories from a high school trip to the Bahamas that included a dozen future NBA players including Jayson Tatum, De’Aaron Fox and Michael Porter Jr., and explains why he’s excited about coach Quin Snyder.
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Trae Young has heard it all. And he's here to set the record straight.
On each episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," he'll be chatting with a rotating cast of guests, friends and peers to talk about life both on and off the court. Straight from the source.
From the Point, by Your Favorite Point.
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