Episodes

  • Monty Williams | Losing His Wife, Overcoming Challenges in the NBA, Suns Locker Room Stories

    Monty Williams | Losing His Wife, Overcoming Challenges in the NBA, Suns Locker Room Stories
    Nov 26 2025

    The team welcomes Monty Williams to Run Your Race for an insightful, vulnerable, and wide-ranging conversation. Monty reflects on the biggest lessons the NBA taught him, how he learned to balance basketball with real life, and what a fresh start in Phoenix meant for his growth. He shares his journey from player to coach, navigating difficult moments, and the profound impact Coach Pop had on his approach. Monty opens up about coaching star players, the risks of overcoaching, his time in Philadelphia, and the unique challenges of the NBA Bubble. He closes with wisdom on honesty, transparency, and leading players the right way.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Mark Cuban | The Luka Trade, Nico's Handling of the Situation, How He Became Billionaire Mavs Owner

    Mark Cuban | The Luka Trade, Nico's Handling of the Situation, How He Became Billionaire Mavs Owner
    Nov 21 2025

    Theo sits down with Mark Cuban for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation about his life in business and basketball. He talks about his early sports background, how his entrepreneurial journey began, and the unconventional path that led him to sneak into an MBA program. Mark shares stories of sleeping on the floor, his first big business win, and ultimately buying the Mavericks. He reflects on Dirk’s legacy, the hardest parts of NBA ownership, and the unforgettable 2011 championship run. Cuban reveals near-misses on Giannis and Kobe, drafting Luka, selling the Mavs, and his thoughts on the Cooper Flagg lottery.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Dwayne Bacon | CRAZY Michael Jordan Stories, Coming Up in Florida, Battling Depression Overseas

    Dwayne Bacon | CRAZY Michael Jordan Stories, Coming Up in Florida, Battling Depression Overseas
    Nov 12 2025

    Welcome back and welcome Dwayne Bacon to the show for an honest and inspiring conversation about his basketball journey. From growing up in Lakeland and locking in on hoops at Oak Hill to the influence of Austin Rivers on Florida basketball, Bacon shares his rise through high school and college recruitment. He opens up about his time at Florida State, returning for his sophomore year, and making the leap to the NBA. Dwayne reflects on hanging with Michael Jordan, playing alongside Kemba Walker, and battling depression before reinventing himself overseas—culminating in an MVP season. The episode wraps with rapid-fire questions and laughs.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Aaron Harrison | The greatest Kentucky team, CRAZY overseas stories, going undrafted and more

    Aaron Harrison | The greatest Kentucky team, CRAZY overseas stories, going undrafted and more
    Jul 11 2025
    Today we got a straight killer, with so many game winners he is made for the moment! Going undrafted and the mental toll that came with that to leaving the NBA and hooping all around the world!
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • DeMarcus Cousins | Crazy Juvie story, Warriors UNFAIR, the Achilles injury & time in Puerto Rico

    DeMarcus Cousins | Crazy Juvie story, Warriors UNFAIR, the Achilles injury & time in Puerto Rico
    Jun 25 2025
    LIVE from the RICO! Boogie joins us and talks his early inspirations and how we dealt with setbacks. Getting to Kentucky and declaring for the NBA Draft. Leaving NOLA and fighting through injuries, plus more.
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Danilo Gallinari | Kobe dropping 61 on him, Wanting the SMOKE in New York, Melo trade and more

    Danilo Gallinari | Kobe dropping 61 on him, Wanting the SMOKE in New York, Melo trade and more
    Jun 18 2025
    A pro in Italy long before the NBA, today we welcome a certified bucket getter! Danilo talks about his confidence and why he was unfazed by the stage and moment when he got to the NBA. Drafted by the Knicks, he fell in love with the fans and city, and thought he would be there forever. The infamous Melo trade introduced him to the business of the NBA and from there he went on to play for several teams and had in his eyes three chances at winning a championship.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Bryce Cotton | Declining being drafted into the NBA, 5X NBL MVP, Leading scorer with one knee & more

    Bryce Cotton | Declining being drafted into the NBA, 5X NBL MVP, Leading scorer with one knee & more
    Jun 5 2025
    Bryce has been an underdog his entire life, he had no scholarship offers but ended up leading the Big East in scoring with an injured knee. Not invited to the NBA Draft Combine, making it to the NBA and playing around the world, including MVP seasons in Australia. Bryce is a reminder to "Run Your Race".

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • DeMar DeRozan | 25K points, Greatest Raptor EVER, death threats in games, Pop and Kyle Lowry stories

    DeMar DeRozan | 25K points, Greatest Raptor EVER, death threats in games, Pop and Kyle Lowry stories
    May 27 2025
    Coming up in Compton and playing in front of gangs to staying home and choosing USC. Why Toronto was the best place for Demar out of college and why he put the responsibility of the city on his back. Playing for Coach Gregg Popovich in San Antonio taught him life lessons outside of just basketball. The team in Chicago that had the tools to go the distance but came up short due to injuries. Plus, hitting 25K points and the legacy that hes built over 17 years in the NBA.

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    2 hrs and 15 mins