1 hr 46 min

Coach K, Mike Krzyzewski (featuring Sue Bird‪)‬ The Old Man and the Three with JJ Redick and Tommy Alter

    • Sports

The word legend gets thrown around a lot these days. But then again, in some rare cases it almost doesn't seem to be enough. That is precisely what we have on this episode of "The Old Man and the Three" as JJ and Tommy welcome in a true legend of the game on every level, the one and only "Coach K", Mike Krzyzewski. And, as if that isn't enough, another guest worthy of "legend" status joins for the intro and TOP 5/Draft, WNBA Champion and future Hall of Famer Sue Bird. 
Sue Bird RUNDOWN
Recaps her WNBA Finals victory
Having Megan with her in the bubble 
First thing she did after she got out of the bubble
Acclimating to life outside the bubble and being back in society
NBA Finals breakdown
How the lack of fans played a major role in the playoffs
The effect of no fans on shooting performances
Describing the elation of winning a championship
Coach K RUNDOWN
What was his first impression of JJ
JJ's practice routine
Coach comments on JJ's turnaround in the NBA
What's the goal for this college basketball season
On the practice/social distancing process at Duke
What was it like telling his players that the NCAA tournament was cancelled
On helping his players through quarantine and creating a virtual national championship for them
Putting closure on last season. 
Discussion about JJ's sophomore season troubles and how he "crossed a bridge" to get through it
May 21st 2004. The most important day in JJ's basketball career
How he watches his players closely to keep a healthy environment​
On his belief in therapy and talking it through with players 
Tells a great story about Marshall Plumlee and his accomplishment of becoming an Army Ranger
JJ talks about the moment Coach K went from just a coach to a coach and a friend
On giving full impowerment to his teams and how that builds confidence.
On roasting Coach K 
Embracing the "one and done" era
How would JJ have done if he left early
Adaptability is vital to success
Embracing change and being impressed with the younger generation 
How America needs to get better
How close was Coach K to taking the Lakers job in 2004
Coach shares an amazing Kobe story
Dream team vs Redeem team... who wins?
How great the NBA has handled the pandemic
What separates the "LeBrons" and "Kobes" from everyone else​
TOP 5/DRAFT
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The word legend gets thrown around a lot these days. But then again, in some rare cases it almost doesn't seem to be enough. That is precisely what we have on this episode of "The Old Man and the Three" as JJ and Tommy welcome in a true legend of the game on every level, the one and only "Coach K", Mike Krzyzewski. And, as if that isn't enough, another guest worthy of "legend" status joins for the intro and TOP 5/Draft, WNBA Champion and future Hall of Famer Sue Bird. 
Sue Bird RUNDOWN
Recaps her WNBA Finals victory
Having Megan with her in the bubble 
First thing she did after she got out of the bubble
Acclimating to life outside the bubble and being back in society
NBA Finals breakdown
How the lack of fans played a major role in the playoffs
The effect of no fans on shooting performances
Describing the elation of winning a championship
Coach K RUNDOWN
What was his first impression of JJ
JJ's practice routine
Coach comments on JJ's turnaround in the NBA
What's the goal for this college basketball season
On the practice/social distancing process at Duke
What was it like telling his players that the NCAA tournament was cancelled
On helping his players through quarantine and creating a virtual national championship for them
Putting closure on last season. 
Discussion about JJ's sophomore season troubles and how he "crossed a bridge" to get through it
May 21st 2004. The most important day in JJ's basketball career
How he watches his players closely to keep a healthy environment​
On his belief in therapy and talking it through with players 
Tells a great story about Marshall Plumlee and his accomplishment of becoming an Army Ranger
JJ talks about the moment Coach K went from just a coach to a coach and a friend
On giving full impowerment to his teams and how that builds confidence.
On roasting Coach K 
Embracing the "one and done" era
How would JJ have done if he left early
Adaptability is vital to success
Embracing change and being impressed with the younger generation 
How America needs to get better
How close was Coach K to taking the Lakers job in 2004
Coach shares an amazing Kobe story
Dream team vs Redeem team... who wins?
How great the NBA has handled the pandemic
What separates the "LeBrons" and "Kobes" from everyone else​
TOP 5/DRAFT
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1 hr 46 min

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