C.J. Miles on Surviving the NBA at 18, Being an Artist & Mentoring Myles Turner

C.J. Miles on Surviving the NBA at 18, Being an Artist & Mentoring Myles Turner

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner are joined by 17-year NBA veteran C.J. Miles, the player who helped mentor Myles during his rookie season with the Indiana Pacers. The trio discusses how C.J.'s basketball journey might have looked very different if NIL had existed when he came out of Skyline High School in Dallas in 2005. C.J. opens up about the challenges of entering the NBA as an 18-year-old, the isolation he felt as a teenager in a veteran locker room, and the lessons he learned while finding his place in the league. They also dive into the evolution of C.J.'s career as he became one of the NBA's most respected 3-and-D players. C.J. explains why every player in the league is ultimately a role player, some just earn more trust and responsibility than others. Myles reflects on his own rookie season, including the West Coast road trip that helped spark his breakout after months of hard work behind the scenes. The conversation also explores C.J.'s passion for self-expression, photography, music, and the creative outlets that helped him stay balanced throughout his career. Plus, the show closes with C.J. vs. Myles Trivia as the former teammates test how much they remember about their 2015-16 season together in Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Stewie & Myles on the NBA Finals, Liberty Win Streak & When to Get Mad!

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner break down the NBA Finals and explain what it's really like to compete for a championship when the pressure, fatigue, and expectations are at their highest. They discuss the mental and physical challenges facing the Spurs, why closing games becomes so difficult this time of year, and who Myles believes should be the favorite for Finals MVP. The two also talk about the New York Liberty's four-game win streak, and why Stewie had to get a little angry during the team's latest game against the Indiana Fever. Plus, Stewie's Parent Corner returns, and Myles introduces another lesson from outside the basketball world. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Trysta Krick Goes IN On Stewie! Liberty Rough Start & Controversial Finals Calls

Breanna Stewart is joined by WNBA and NBA analyst Trysta Krick, and from the opening tip, Trysta comes ready to challenge everything. She presses Stewie on the New York Liberty's slow start to the season, their surprising losses to expansion team Portland Fire, and even revisits the controversial foul call at the end of the 2024 WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx. Stewie doesn't back down, leading to one of the most candid conversations of the season. The two also dive into the NBA Finals, the WNBA Rookie of the Year race, and the continued impact of Unrivaled. Trysta shares some of her hottest takes, including whether Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale can thrive together in Dallas, and why she believes WNBA players deserved even more in the league's new CBA. Plus, Trysta puts her freestyle skills to the test, and Stewie opens up about the biggest challenge of balancing motherhood with life as a WNBA superstar. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Stewie & Marta on Love, Parenting & Life Beyond Basketball

Breanna Stewart sits down with her wife, former Phoenix Mercury player and Spanish Olympic silver medalist Marta Xargay Casademont for a revealing, emotional, and hilarious conversation about basketball, family, and life together. The couple shares the story of when they first met, how their relationship began while playing together in Russia, and what it’s really like having a partner who understands the pressures of competing at the highest level of the sport. They also open up about the joys and challenges of raising two kids under four, why they work hard not to spoil their children, and how they try to create a grounded, normal family life despite living anything but a normal lifestyle. Plus, Marta shares her best parenting advice, Stewie and Marta explain why their relationship works, and the two look ahead to what’s next for their growing family. Happy Pride month from Game Recognize Game!  For more of your favorite LGBTQ+ content, check out the Outspoken Network [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fsa%3Dt%26source%3Dweb%26rct%3Dj%26opi%3D89978449%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2Fcategory%2Foutspoken-255%2F%26ved%3D2ahUKEwiW1431sbSUAxXdlYkEHQ5SCHEQFnoECBcQAQ%26usg%3DAOvVaw0K6CaeOaxYnvh3y-xE8vIu&data=05%7C02%7CPeterCoughter%40iheartmedia.com%7Ca64e13bd15b54831fac808debd823569%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639156564121327356%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lquMqNaQPAfXjmNRqD54V4Jt%2FxxdIWIoPuwnGMs1Ojc%3D&reserved=0] from iHeartPodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Playoffs at MSG, Why the NBA Should be Scared of Wemby & MVP Gifts!

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner break down the NBA Conference Finals, including what it’s really like to play a playoff series inside Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks and why the Thunder should be very careful about an angry Victor Wembanyama. The two also dive into why international players continue to dominate the MVP voting, what’s going wrong in American youth basketball development, and how basketball culture differs around the world. Stewie explains why she didn’t buy gifts for her teammates after winning the WNBA MVP, and Myles shares stories about giving back to his hometown and why that responsibility matters to him. Plus, another edition of Stewie’s Parent Corner! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.