League Him with Jacob Myers
League Him with Jacob Myers
Podcast Description
Amplifying the unique journeys of players, coaches, and executives through real, unfiltered conversations.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as the transition from college to professional basketball, personal growth, and career development within the sport. Specific episodes include in-depth discussions with rookie players about their adjustment to the NBA and experienced coaches revealing behind-the-scenes insights about player development and scouting practices.
Amplifying the unique journeys of players, coaches, and executives through real, unfiltered conversations.
Washington Wizards rookie point guard Bub Carrington breaks down his journey to the NBA – from growing up in Baltimore to his standout season at Pitt and being drafted in the Lottery. Now leading all NBA rookies in minutes and assists per game, Bub opens up about the factors driving his early success, his ‘welcome to the NBA’ moments, establishing a routine as a rookie, his first start against Jayson Tatum and the Celtics, plus much more.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:01 Bub’s Journey to the League
4:45 It wasn’t always “NBA, NBA, NBA” – Be Present!
6:12 Experience at Pitt
8:56 Finding Routine as Rookie
11:13 Biggest Adjustment to NBA
12:20 Vet Advice
13:57 Bub’s Joy & Love for the Game
15:50 Coach Capel vs Coach Keefe
17:18 Underrated NBA Players
18:56 Welcome to the League Moment (s)
20:35 Pitt talk
22:50 Rookie Season Growth
23:50 Misconceptions About His Game Pre-Draft
27:14 Taking Pride in Basketball IQ
28:28 Advice to Younger Players / Recruitment Gems
30:00 First NBA Start vs Boston Celtics
32:13 NBA League Pass Junkie
33:46 “Master A Skill”
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