Vertical Pod with Woj: Luis Scola
Luis Scola of the Brooklyn Nets joins The Vertical Podcast with Woj to discuss his unique global basketball career.
Scola opens up about his Argentina national team partnership with Manu Ginobili, turning pro at 15 years old and playing with veterans Earl Cureton and John Long in the NBA.
He also talks about winning an Olympic gold medal, his role in the NBA-vetoed Chris Paul trade and how the NBA has become more like the NFL in terms of player preparation.
2:08: Scola on becoming a professional as a 15-year-old in Argentina.
7:43: The extended run of success for Argentina’s "Golden Generation."
9:23: Meeting Manu Ginobili for the first time as a 16-year-old.
12:22: The family bond among the national team.
15:42: Winning the 2004 Olympic gold medal.
18:00: Being drafted by the Spurs, but never playing for them.
20:00: Learning English by watching “Friends.”
22:32: Entering the NBA as a veteran player.
24:32: Taking the time to learn about each city he lives in and visits.
27:14: The challenges of switching teams with four children.
30:35: The Rockets’ 22-game winning streak in 2008.
36:16: Scola’s interest in roster building and team management.
50:00: How will Scola know when to call it a career?
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