Listen "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!"
Episode Synopsis
0:00 Intro
1:37 Doug shares how his offseason has been going thus far
2:22 Doug reflects on his trip out to Las Vegas Summer League to watch his newest teammate in Victor Wembanyama
3:15 Bruce asks Doug if the Spurs have any unique processes in place with dealing with the buzz surrounding Victor’s upcoming rookie season
4:19 How can Doug’s own experience coming in as a highly touted draft pick with expectations help him guide Victor next season
6:00 Is there any benefit to having already played with Kristaps Porzingis in New York who has a similar size, frame, & outside shot as Wemby?
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
9:53 How Gregg Popovich can make a difference in Victor’s development
11:21 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
12:58 What’s it like being traded 2 consecutive seasons in a row? How hard is that adjustment?
15:03 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
16:43 Ross asks Doug to talk a bit about Jeremy Sochan as a teammate & about his future in the NBA
19:12 Having been drafted by the Bulls & being teammates with Jimmy Butler, is Doug surprised with all his success?
20:27 Bruce asks Doug about Rajon Rondo as a teammate & whether he thinks Rondo would be a good coach in the NBA
21:44 World B asks Doug what the biggest moment was for him becoming the consistent sharp shooter he is today in the league
24:13 Is there anyone in particular that Doug mentors on the current Spurs roster?
25:12 Bruce asks Doug to discuss Coach Pop’s love for red wine
27:56 What’s Doug most looking forward to next season with the Spurs & does he have any goals already set?
30:25 Bruce asks Ross for a Phoenix weather update prior to the start of the 2nd half of the show
33:37 The Crew discusses their Winners & Losers of the NBA Offseason
33:56 Bruce goes first & selects the Houston Rockets
36:22 World B picks the Dallas Mavericks as his winner this offseason
40:57 Ross takes the Phoenix Suns as his winner of the offseason
43:34 Bruce says the Atlanta Hawks are the losers of the offseason
45:33 The Philadelphia 76ers are the losers of the offseason according to World B
47:57 Ross says the Chicago Bulls are the losers of the offseason
49:30 Bruce provides his final thoughts on Kemba Walker signing a contract overseas
51:21 World B discuss Michael Jordan sale of the Charlotte Hornets as his final thought
53:49 Ross provides his final thought on Mike Conley winning the NBA's Sportsmanship Award for his record breaking 4th time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1:37 Doug shares how his offseason has been going thus far
2:22 Doug reflects on his trip out to Las Vegas Summer League to watch his newest teammate in Victor Wembanyama
3:15 Bruce asks Doug if the Spurs have any unique processes in place with dealing with the buzz surrounding Victor’s upcoming rookie season
4:19 How can Doug’s own experience coming in as a highly touted draft pick with expectations help him guide Victor next season
6:00 Is there any benefit to having already played with Kristaps Porzingis in New York who has a similar size, frame, & outside shot as Wemby?
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
9:53 How Gregg Popovich can make a difference in Victor’s development
11:21 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
12:58 What’s it like being traded 2 consecutive seasons in a row? How hard is that adjustment?
15:03 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
16:43 Ross asks Doug to talk a bit about Jeremy Sochan as a teammate & about his future in the NBA
19:12 Having been drafted by the Bulls & being teammates with Jimmy Butler, is Doug surprised with all his success?
20:27 Bruce asks Doug about Rajon Rondo as a teammate & whether he thinks Rondo would be a good coach in the NBA
21:44 World B asks Doug what the biggest moment was for him becoming the consistent sharp shooter he is today in the league
24:13 Is there anyone in particular that Doug mentors on the current Spurs roster?
25:12 Bruce asks Doug to discuss Coach Pop’s love for red wine
27:56 What’s Doug most looking forward to next season with the Spurs & does he have any goals already set?
30:25 Bruce asks Ross for a Phoenix weather update prior to the start of the 2nd half of the show
33:37 The Crew discusses their Winners & Losers of the NBA Offseason
33:56 Bruce goes first & selects the Houston Rockets
36:22 World B picks the Dallas Mavericks as his winner this offseason
40:57 Ross takes the Phoenix Suns as his winner of the offseason
43:34 Bruce says the Atlanta Hawks are the losers of the offseason
45:33 The Philadelphia 76ers are the losers of the offseason according to World B
47:57 Ross says the Chicago Bulls are the losers of the offseason
49:30 Bruce provides his final thoughts on Kemba Walker signing a contract overseas
51:21 World B discuss Michael Jordan sale of the Charlotte Hornets as his final thought
53:49 Ross provides his final thought on Mike Conley winning the NBA's Sportsmanship Award for his record breaking 4th time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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