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The Old Man and the Three

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The Old Man and the Three is back with a new host, NBA sharpshooter and Denver Nuggets forward, Cam Johnson. Every week, Cam joins Tommy Alter for insightful analysis of NBA games, trends, strategy and major moments in hoops culture along with exclusive interviews and highlights — all from a current player’s perspective. The legacy continues! Don’t worry, The Young Man and the Three isn't going anywhere. Catch new episodes right here, where Tommy will continue to bring together your favorite rising stars from the NBA and culture to celebrate their love of hoops. Two shows. One feed. Every single week. Subscribe everywhere.

  1. The Washington Wizards Episode: Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George | YM3

    22H AGO

    The Washington Wizards Episode: Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George | YM3

    On this week’s episode of YM3, we welcome Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George of the young and up-and-coming Washington Wizards!  The trio dives into so much, including why they’re excited to play with Trae Young, Alex and Kyshawn’s jumps in their second year, what they learned from vets like Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum, some of their biggest learning and “wtf” moments in their career so far, Bilal’s lockdown defense, Kyshawn’s draft night moment, and so much more. Let’s go! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That’s code TEAMTHREE, bet five bucks and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receiveBonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Kenny Beecham on Midseason NBA Rankings and Storylines | The Old Man and the Three

    This week, Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter welcome the legend Kenny Beecham! They share some various rankings and takeaways from this midway point of the NBA season: Teams and players they have been impressed by and enjoy watching, who’s underrated, the players your want to have the ball in the fourth quarter, and more. They also lament the end of the Chicago Bears season. To close out the episode, Cam shares his extensive thoughts on the NCAA and the current situation regarding his brother Puff Johnson at Ohio State. Let’s go! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min
  3. Bobby Portis on How Hard It Is to Win the NBA Finals, Giannis, and His Improved 3-Point Shooting | YM3

    JAN 15

    Bobby Portis on How Hard It Is to Win the NBA Finals, Giannis, and His Improved 3-Point Shooting | YM3

    On this week’s YM3, we welcome Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks! Bobby opens up about so much — what it was like in his first few years in the NBA on the Chicago Bulls, winning a championship with the Bucks in 2021 and the challenges of winning the Finals, what it’s like playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo, his improved three-point shooting, and his goals for the rest of the season. Let’s go! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That’s code TEAMTHREE, bet five bucks and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY ortext HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receiveBonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio.Limited time offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr

  4. JAN 13

    Cam Johnson’s Mid-Season MAILBAG! | The Old Man and the Three

    This week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three’ is a special mailbag episode!  Your OM3 host Cam Johnson answers listener-submitted questions about the Denver Nuggets, some of his favorite moments of his career, the 65-game rule, what career path he would’ve chosen outside of basketball, and so much more. Thanks to everyone that sent in questions!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min
  5. An NBA-NFL Media Crossover with Taylor Rooks and Mina Kimes | YM3

    JAN 8

    An NBA-NFL Media Crossover with Taylor Rooks and Mina Kimes | YM3

    On this episode, we have a really great discussion with two of the most prestigious members of NBA and NFL media: Taylor Rooks of Prime Video and Mina Kimes of ESPN! Taylor and Mina get into so much, including their media backgrounds and lessons, what it's been like for Taylor in the first season of the NBA on Prime Video, advice they'd give to people getting into media, the upcoming NFL playoffs, and much more. Let's go! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That’s codeTEAMTHREE, bet fivebucks and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 4m

  6. JAN 6

    KEVIN LOVE | The Old Man and the Three

    On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ your host Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets is joined by Kevin Love of the Utah Jazz! Kevin shares so much from his decorated career including why he chose to join the Jazz this season, his thoughts on playing with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving and their Cleveland Cavs’s battles against the Golden State Warriors, what he thinks makes a great NBA coach, his deep issues with the second apron, his pop culture takes on film and television, and so much more. Let’s go! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr
  7. The Phoenix Suns Episode: Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, Jordan Goodwin, & Ryan Dunn | YM3

    JAN 1

    The Phoenix Suns Episode: Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, Jordan Goodwin, & Ryan Dunn | YM3

    It’s the Phoenix Suns episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ featuring Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, Jordan Goodwin, and Ryan Dunn! They truly discuss so much in this conversation. They share each of their basketball backgrounds at Villanova, Duke, the G-League, and UVA, respectively (which includes an amazing story of a secret scrimmage between Villanova and Duke). They then get into NBA discussion, where Mark opens up about his rescinded trade to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, what it’s like being officiated as a young player in the league, the differences the locker room and expectations between this year’s and last year’s Suns teams, what it’s like playing with Devin Booker, and so much more.  Happy New Year! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That’s code TEAMTHREE, bet five bucks and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    Spencer Jones on Playing with the Nuggets and the Life of a Two-Way Contract | The Old Man and the Three

    On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three’, Cam Johnson brings on his Denver Nuggets teammate Spencer Jones! They get into everything about Spencer’s breakout season; from what it’s like being on a two-way contract and traveling between the G-League and NBA, to playing with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, learning to play the dunker spot from Aaron Gordon, going to Stanford and his LinkedIn presence, at much more. Let’s go! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min
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The Old Man and the Three is back with a new host, NBA sharpshooter and Denver Nuggets forward, Cam Johnson. Every week, Cam joins Tommy Alter for insightful analysis of NBA games, trends, strategy and major moments in hoops culture along with exclusive interviews and highlights — all from a current player’s perspective. The legacy continues! Don’t worry, The Young Man and the Three isn't going anywhere. Catch new episodes right here, where Tommy will continue to bring together your favorite rising stars from the NBA and culture to celebrate their love of hoops. Two shows. One feed. Every single week. Subscribe everywhere.

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