Doug McDermott joins the show to discuss his newest teammate Victor Wembanyama, Coach Popovich, Spurs Culture, & Reflects on his career journey so far. Plus Offseason Winners & Losers!
56 minutes Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 6:00 am.
Intro
Doug shares how his offseason has been going thus far
Doug reflects on his trip out to Las Vegas Summer League to watch his newest teammate in Victor Wembanyama
Bruce asks Doug if the Spurs have any unique processes in place with dealing with the buzz surrounding Victor’s upcoming rookie season
How can Doug’s own experience coming in as a highly touted draft pick with expectations help him guide Victor next season
Is there any benefit to having already played with Kristaps Porzingis in New York who has a similar size, frame, & outside shot as Wemby?
Doug explains what it’s like to be around the well known & well respected Spurs culture
Bruce asks Doug to compare & contrast his Dad as a coach to the legendary Gregg Popovich
How Gregg Popovich can make a difference in Victor’s development
Ross asks Doug how he & the rest of the Spurs veterans plan on helping lead this young Spurs roster during a season that will attract a lot of attention
What’s it like being traded 2 consecutive seasons in a row? How hard is that adjustment?
Being not just a great shooter but also an effective off the ball cutter, Ross asks Doug how great it was to see how selfless of a passer Victor was in Summer League
Ross asks Doug to talk a bit about Jeremy Sochan as a teammate & about his future in the NBA
Having been drafted by the Bulls & being teammates with Jimmy Butler, is Doug surprised with all his success?
Bruce asks Doug about Rajon Rondo as a teammate & whether he thinks Rondo would be a good coach in the NBA
World B asks Doug what the biggest moment was for him becoming the consistent sharp shooter he is today in the league
Is there anyone in particular that Doug mentors on the current Spurs roster?
Bruce asks Doug to discuss Coach Pop’s love for red wine
What’s Doug most looking forward to next season with the Spurs & does he have any goals already set?
Bruce asks Ross for a Phoenix weather update prior to the start of the 2nd half of the show
The Crew discusses their Winners & Losers of the NBA Offseason
Bruce goes first & selects the Houston Rockets
World B picks the Dallas Mavericks as his winner this offseason
Ross takes the Phoenix Suns as his winner of the offseason
Bruce says the Atlanta Hawks are the losers of the offseason
The Philadelphia 76ers are the losers of the offseason according to World B
Ross says the Chicago Bulls are the losers of the offseason
Bruce provides his final thoughts on Kemba Walker signing a contract overseas
World B discuss Michael Jordan sale of the Charlotte Hornets as his final thought
Ross provides his final thought on Mike Conley winning the NBA's Sportsmanship Award for his record breaking 4th time
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Show notes
2:22 Doug reflects on his trip out to Las Vegas Summer League to watch his newest teammate in Victor Wembanyama 7:11 Doug explains what it’s like to be around the well known & well respected Spurs culture 8:24 Bruce asks Doug to compare & contrast his Dad as a coach to the legendary Gregg Popovich 25:12 Bruce asks Doug to discuss Coach Pop’s love for red wine
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