Taylor Rooks X Bleacher Report
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- Sports
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Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks sits at the intersection of sports x culture - providing a space where star athletes and entertainers can be unapologetically themselves, while diving deep into topics not often explored in the post-game presser.
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Paolo Banchero
Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero sits down with Taylor Rooks for exclusive interview to discuss his first All-Star experience, how an exchange with KD helped him know he'd arrived in the NBA, how he's grown in his 2nd season, and why he's chasing perfection. Paolo also breaks down his game-winning shot vs. the Pistons and emotional postgame interview, reacts to Magic disrespect, lists the 3 best defenders he's faced, weighs in on the Brady vs. Mahomes debate, and shares advice to Wemby.
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Trae Young
Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young joins Taylor Rooks for exclusive convo to discuss why scoring is easier in the NBA than other leagues, Trae's take on the NBA All-Star Game, and if he would want to face-off vs. Caitlin Clark in a three-point contest. He also reacts to hearing his name in trade conversations, his desire to remain in Atlanta, explains why he wanted to start his own podcast, why "selfish" narrative bothers him, how he's improved as a defender, why the Hawks' ECF run wasn't a fluke, disputing the 'coach killer' label, and favorite courtside celebrity moments.
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Grant Williams
Mavs forward sits down with Taylor Rooks to react to Donovan Mitchell's POV of his viral missed free-throws, gives inside details of his scuffles with LeBron and Jimmy Butler and breaks down Mavs' start to the season. He discusses his performance this year, shares his thoughts on Kyrie and Luka as a duo and what it will be like returning to Boston. Finally, he gives details on how he got a signed LeBron jersey and names his top 5 most impactful players.
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Udonis Haslem
Heat legend Udonis Haslem sits down with Taylor Rooks to discuss life after basketball, LeBron's qualities as a leader, Miami not landing Damian Lillard and which NBA title means the most to him. He also talks about Jimmy Butler being the ultimate competitor, his father influencing his retirement, LeBron, Bosh and Wade taking paycuts to keep him, getting Dwyane Wade's Olympic jersey and explains how he wants to be remembered in Miami.
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Paul George
Paul George sits down with Taylor Rooks to discuss entering this season healthy, load management, his chemistry with Kawhi Leonard, his social media exchange with Devin Booker, and misconceptions about Russell Westbrook. The 8x All-Star also talks his legacy, playoff performances, dealing with injuries, Podcast P and more.
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Lil Wayne
Rap legend Lil Wayne sits down with Taylor Rooks to discuss his song with Kevin Durant, why he's the LeBron James of rap and how his experience has helped him become a better artist. The 5x Grammy winner also opens up about the evolution of the industry, wanting to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show and being proud of Drake’s success. Finally, Lil Wayne offers advice to Angel Reese and predicts Ja Morant to be the next face of the NBA.
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Customer Reviews
Found you through BR
The guests are spot on, and I love the questions you ask them!
Taylor & nj podcast
The absolute most stimulating, interesting and complete broadcast by two absolute communicators, media personalities, I’ve ever had the opportunity to see, touch, hear, taste and smell the professionalism, sincerity and honesty, just roll off of them. More please!
Could listen to Taylor for hours
Taylor is one of the best interviewers in sports. Love how she dives deeper than most reporters and pulls REAL emotions and personality out of these athletes!