In this episode of Running It Back, Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray dive into the start of the NBA season, keying off of the Mind the Game podcast and reflecting on LeBron and Bronny James’ father-son debut and offering thoughts on how Bronny will navigate the league. We also pay tribute to Fernando Valenzuela, discussing his legacy and recent passing.
Tarlin shares his insights on key NBA players to watch this season, including JJ Redick, Lonzo Ball, and Ja Morant. Mike shouts out a surprising dark horse for NBA Comeback Player. As always, we weave in lessons in management both on and off the court, exploring the importance of emotional intelligence, strategy, and leadership in sports and beyond.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:51 Remembering Fernando Valenzuela
02:12 Mets and Dodgers Talk
06:46 NBA Season Kickoff
09:03 JJ Redick and Coaching Insights
19:24 USC Hoops and Juju Watkins
19:44 LeBron and Bronny: A Basketball Legacy
20:33 Famous Father-Son Duos in Sports
22:16 Bronny’s Role and Future in the NBA
24:39 Pharrell’s Prolific Career
26:15 Jason Tatum and Caitlyn Clark: The Revenge Tour
28:44 Lonzo Ball’s Comeback
29:42 Ja Morant and the Grizzlies
32:12 NBA Season Excitement and Future Episodes