Episodes
My man CJ Miles joins the pod for this week’s episode. CJ has had a crazy basketball journey and has played with some serious legends over the years. What was it like to get drafted out of high school and have to play for a coach that didn’t really rock with him? CJ talks about his time in Utah and what it was like to play with guys like Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer. What was the best version of Kobe that we have ever seen and what was it like having to guard him? CJ also talks about...
Published 12/12/23
Today we are joined by our guy Donovan Mitchell. We talk about how he always dreamed of playing baseball professionally and why he chose to pursue basketball. This man hasn’t always been this good so we discuss how his game has grown over the years from high school, to college to the league. What was it like to play for Louisville and how was the transition to the NBA? Donovan also shares some crazy stories like how the team plane once caught fire, what he was thinking when he dropped 71...
Published 12/05/23
I got my guy Tony Bradley joining us on this week’s episode. Tony is a fellow UNC Tar Heel and was my teammate when we won that National Championship back in 2017. How did he first fall in love with basketball and who were some of the guys he looked up to in the league from a young age? What was it like to be recruited by your dream school and then go on to win a Natty? We talk about some crazy stories like how Tony suffered from a full body cramp when we were celebrating our National...
Published 11/29/23
We are back with another episode and this week my guy Tyler Relph joins the pod. This man has spent time training some of the world’s best and not only talks about his personal basketball journey but what it’s like to work behind the scenes with NBA/WNBA stars. One of his top clients and close friends is Julius Randle so we discuss what Julius was like in high-school, how he used to have a poor diet and when Tyler knew that he was going to be special. Also, what was it like playing against a...
Published 11/21/23
Georges Niang joins the pod for this week’s episode of Run Your Race. This man has had a crazy basketball journey and has always been able to provide value on every team he has played for. What was it like being a star in College then having to grind it out in the G League to get an opportunity? What is it like to play with and against stars like James Harden and Donovan Mitchell? We also discuss what makes Joel Embiid so good and some of the playoff runs Georges has been a part of so far in...
Published 11/14/23
My guy Cam Johnson is back again on the pod but obviously this time he plays for a different team. How did he find out that he got traded to Brooklyn in the Durant deal and what was it like adjusting to his new team? There is some serious talent on the Nets so we discuss what it’s like playing with our boy Mikal Bridges and other teammates like Ben Simmons. Also, what is it like getting the call to play for team USA and was the tournament everything he expected? If you didn’t know Cam got to...
Published 11/08/23
UNC legend and former NBA pro Tyler Hansbrough joins the pod for today’s episode. This man went from a small town in Missouri to absolutely dominating the College scene at UNC! What was it like breaking the school’s all-time scoring record and how was the transition to the NBA? Tyler has played against some greats so we talk about facing guys like Prime D Rose and LeBron as well as when he saw a young Paul George take the next step. He also addresses the John Wall beef and talks about the...
Published 10/31/23
Emmanuel Mudiay joins today’s episode and AJ is out of town so you know he’s catching a fine. From the Congo to the league, Emmanuel really came out of nowhere to take over the high school basketball scene. What was it like dealing with allegations after committing to SMU and deciding to take the unconventional route by going to play in China? E-Man has played on some really good teams but who are some of the guys that cooked him early on in his career? Not only do we dive into the politics...
Published 10/25/23
We are joined today by our guy Tim Hardaway Jr. from the Dallas Mavericks. We talk about what it’s like growing up with a dad who is an NBA star and the pressure he had to deal with from a young age. What was it like seeing his dad on billboards and what was the hoop scene like growing up in Miami? We then talk about his favorite memories from his time at the University of Michigan and how on draft night, the Knicks didn’t call him. What was it like getting traded mid-season and having to...
Published 10/19/23
Our guy T. Mann from the LA Clippers joins us on this week’s episode. Terance talks about what it’s like to play with stars like Paul George and Kawhi Leonard out in LA and how he made the transition to the league after balling out at Florida State. How did vets like Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley help prepare him for the league and what was it like being a rookie on a stacked Clippers roster? We also talk about some of his career highlights so far, what it was like playing college ball in...
Published 10/11/23
Three-time NBA Champion and UNC legend Danny Green joins the pod today. Danny has had a long NBA career but it hasn’t come easy. This man has been both cut and traded but has found a way to provide value to every team that he has played for. What is it like winning three rings in the NBA and winning a National Championship at UNC? Who are some of the players that he has faced over his basketball career that have been the toughest to guard? Danny has been a part of some talented teams over the...
Published 10/03/23
Our guy Stanley Johnson joins us on the pod for today's episode. Stanley has always been a beast on the court ever since he started hooping when he was three years old. What was it like playing for the Arizona Wildcats and getting drafted eighth overall to the Pistons? Stanley also talks about playing Kyrie and LeBron in the playoffs and his time developing as a player in Toronto. What was it like playing out in LA with the Lakers and being coached by Gregg Popovich in San Antonio? Stanley...
Published 09/26/23
Jarred Vanderbilt jumps on the pod with us today! You probably know him from his time on the court last year with the Lakers but he has had a crazy journey to get to that point. What is it like being traded mid-season and having to move from city to city? We talk about college ball, some of the best players he has hooped with and how he has bounced back from injuries. This man has spent time playing with the Nuggets, the Timberwolves, The Utah Jazz and has now made it all the way to LA LA...
Published 09/19/23
The one and only Myles Turner joins the pod for this episode. Entering year 9 in the NBA, Myles is one of those big men that can do it on both ends of the court. Who are some NBA legends he has tried to model parts of his game after? What is it like to be constantly named in trade rumours? As you already know, Myles has spent his entire career with one team but that hasn’t made his journey any easier. What is like playing with guys like Paul George and facing guys like LeBron in the playoffs?...
Published 09/13/23
Never fear because AJ and Theo are here. We have heard from players from around the league but it’s time for you to hear my journey. What was it like being number one in the nation and getting that target on my back at a young age? How was it playing for a legendary coach like Roy Williams and winning a National Championship at UNC? I’ve seen it all, whether it be the time I was waived, getting my first NBA contract or hooping with some of the best players of this generation. My five years in...
Published 09/05/23
Looks like AJ isn’t catching a fine today because we are both back for this one. The summer is almost over and you already know we’ve both been putting the work in. Let’s talk about EYBL and some of these high school kids that be looking crazy at some of these camps. There have been some big free agency moves this summer so who are some guys that are about to show out this year. Finally, with the FIBA World Cup going on we have to talk about the guys that be turning up in the Philippines.  ...
Published 08/29/23
My guy Jared Harper joins today’s episode of Run Your Race. We met when I was with the Knicks and I’m not lying when I say he’s one of the best 1 v 1 hoopers I have ever played with. Harp’s journey is one we had to talk about because this man was a star at Auburn, made it to the league and has now taken his talents overseas. Not many people know this but we used to get in trouble for busting RJ Barrett’s ass in Knick’s practice. What was it like playing at The Garden and how does playing in...
Published 08/08/23
Run You Race is back and we are joined by the one and only Devonte’ Graham. He might be short but this man is killing it in the league with the best of them. Let’s talk about his journey from when he first started playing ball, to his time at Kansas, to getting to the BAG in the NBA. What was it like playing with guys like Kemba Walker and Brandon Ingram to then getting traded to the San Antonio Spurs? Hear what he has to say about Victor Wembanyama and how he recovered from a terrible...
Published 08/01/23
Today’s episode features fellow North Carolina Native and Team CP3 Alum, Grant Williams. Grant is just off another deep playoff run and signing a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks. Let’s talk about his journey to where he’s at today. What was said in that heated exchange between him and Jimmy Butler and what is it like playing with a star like Jayson Tatum? This is another can’t miss episode so make sure you tune in.  https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ ...
Published 07/20/23
Today’s episode features my guy Bruce Brown who just came off of a championship season and just signed a nice new deal with the Pacers. We talk about his journey from growing up playing ball in Boston, Massachusetts to winning on the biggest stage. What is it like playing with guys like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and of course Nikola Jokic? What does it feel like to go from being worried about his next NBA contract to balling out in the playoffs for the Denver Nuggets? Bruce has no love for...
Published 07/18/23
Good morning beautiful people. We just wanted to touch base because we have a whole lot going on right now and let's give CP3 a quick shout out for releasing his book. Feeling truly blessed today because we just wrapped up the first annual Theo Pinson camp. It's hard to put into words how much this means to give back and how this reminds me how much love I have for the game. Also, super excited for our guy Chris for getting traded to the Warriors while we were playing pickup. Let's wrap this...
Published 07/05/23
What up everybody? We are back in North Carolina with some special guests, John Adams and Sam Hunt. Two legends that we have known for a long time that have been heavily involved with team CP3. Let’s take it back to the start of team CP3 and how this AAU program has evolved into the best in the country! Shout-out to some absolutes DOGs like Rodney Purvis, Harry Giles and of course me! We talk about some of our greatest memories from the past from the best players we played with to some of the...
Published 06/27/23
Let’s start this one off by talking about AJ’s recent travels with the EYBL because this man has been all over the place. It’s crazy to see how the AAU circuit has changed and today it’s just on another level. The NBA playoffs have been wild and it’s been amazing to watch this Miami team grind their way through round after round. Every game is so important so the impact of injures and how your role players play, can make or break your team. What teams do we have playing in the NBA finals and...
Published 05/16/23
The season may not have ended how we wanted it to but your boy showed out with a Triple-Double to end the year. You need to stay ready in this league because when you get that opportunity you need to show up. Let’s recap the end of the Mavs’ season and breakdown some of these playoff series. Who do we have making it deep in the playoffs?  https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeague
Published 04/20/23
My good friend and UNC teammate Justin Jackson joins the pod. From homeschool, to UNC, to the league, this guy has had a hell of a journey. Have you all seen Justin’s hoop mixtape? Let’s talk about some of our best memories from UNC and what it was like winning that National Championship. Play the clip!  https://www.instagram.com/_kingcozy/ https://www.instagram.com/tpinsonn/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TidalLeague
Published 04/11/23