Vertical Pod with J.J. Redick: Tracy McGrady
Seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady joins J.J. Redick on The Vertical Podcast for a candid visit on the state of the NBA. McGrady discusses his belief that the league has been watered down talent-wise since his prime years in the NBA, and how the style of play has evolved.
Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley returns to the podcast and discusses, among other topics, how players spend their offseasons and what it’s like to watch the playoffs once you’ve been eliminated.
0:55: One of J.J.’s favorite quotes from the late Muhammad Ali
Tracy McGrady
2:25: McGrady’s smooth transition into television work.
5:14: The change from the structure of playing in the NBA to the array of options in retirement.
7:12: McGrady’s comments on the league being watered down in comparison to when he played.
12:05: Steph Curry being named unanimous MVP not being an indictment of the league’s talent level.
16:18: How the rebuilding process and tanking has impacted the quality of play.
20:10: McGrady’s most underrated player from his prime era.
22:22: The criticism that superstars receive when they don’t win championships.
30:20: What was the best team that McGrady played on?
33:21: McGrady’s passing ability and mindset to make the right play.
38:12: The Cavaliers changing their offensive strategy in the Finals against the Warriors.
Jared Dudley
45:07: Dudley gives his evaluation of The Vertical Podcast with J.J. Redick.
46:12: How do NBA players spend their offseason?
51:00: The most popular offseason cities for players.
53:30: Dudley’s trip to Colombia with his friends.
57:12: How players are free to do what they want between seasons and are accountable for their offseason training.
1:03:02: Watching the NBA playoffs after being eliminated.
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