Keaton Wagler On Being The No. 5 Overall Pick, 46-Point Breakout + T-Mac’s Almost Pippen Trade

Keaton Wagler On Being The No. 5 Overall Pick, 46-Point Breakout + T-Mac’s Almost Pippen Trade

2026 No. 5 overall pick, Keaton Wagler, joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to relive the moments leading up to the NBA Draft, from tough pre-draft workouts to finding the perfect draft suit. He explains why he never expected his freshman season to be one-and-done. He also discusses why his 46-point Illinois vs. Purdue performance convinced him he was ready for the NBA and why he’s excited to compete against Kevin Durant. Plus, Tracy McGrady reveals how he was almost included in the near 1997 Scottie Pippen trade.  00:00 — Intro 02:10 — Draft Process 20:03 — The Aftermath Of The Draft  23:12 — Best Draft Class 27:18 — Best Duo Debate 29:56 — T-Mac Getting Acclimated To Toronto  33:09 — Welcome To The League Moment 43:19 — Keaton Wagler Interview 44:58 — Keaton’s One And Done Season 48:08 — Realizing The NBA Is Achievable  49:50 — 46 Point Career High Against Purdue 54:56 — Keaton’s Draft Workout Process 01:01:30 — Tyrese Halliburton as Keaton’s comp 01:04:31 — Wrap #VinceCarter #TracyMcGrady #KeatonWagler #NBADraft #Toronto #NBA #Basketball #NBAPodcast #BasketballCulture #NewYork #Hoops #NBAStories #CousinsPodcast #BasketballHighlights #Nets #Illinois #Clippers Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ [https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac [https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac] X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac [https://x.com/VinceAndTmac] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ [https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/] Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://www.fanduel.com/cousins to get started now. Xfinity: Get fiber-powered Gig WiFi, to watch every goal of the beautiful game this summer. And lock in your price for 5 years. Visit Xfinity.com/soccer to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Use of fiber/coaxial cable. https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer [https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer] ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at http://ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS [http://ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS] Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com [https://kachava.com/] and use code Cousins for 15% off your first order.

Jadaskiss Talks Knicks Championship, Giannis Trade To Miami And Hip-Hop & Basketball | Cousins

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are joined by legendary New York rapper Jadakiss for a special edition of Cousins Podcast live from New York on NBA Draft Night. Jadakiss breaks down performing at the Knicks' championship parade and the moment he believed the Knicks could win the NBA Finals. Plus, Jadakiss, Vince, and T-Mac react to the Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, discussing how he fits alongside Bam Adebayo and what the move means for the Heat's title chances. Jada also shares his thoughts on rap writing versus freestyling and compares today's NBA stars to hip-hop icons Jay-Z, Biggie, Lil Wayne, as well as himself. Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ [https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac [https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac] X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac [https://x.com/VinceAndTmac] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ [https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/] Much love to our sponsors: Xfinity: Get fiber-powered Gig WiFi, to watch every goal of the beautiful game this summer. And lock in your price for 5 years. Visit Xfinity.com/soccer to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Use of fiber/coaxial cable. https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer [https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer] FanDuel: From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://www.fanduel.com/cousins to get started now. 00:00 — Intro 01:50 — Knicks Parade 03:35 — Knicks’ Championship Run 10:00 — Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson 12:30 — Collaborating With Different Artists 16:42 — Hip-Hop & NBA Player Comps 19:20 — Giannis Trade To Miami  24:14 — Will The Heat Win The Eastern Conference Next Season? 26:35 — Wrap

Jalen Brunson Leads New York Knicks to NBA Title over Wemby & San Antonio Spurs | Cousins

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady react to the New York Knicks knocking off Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 to win the NBA Finals and explain why it's one of the greatest championship runs they've ever seen. Vince Carter also reveals why Jalen Brunson's Finals performance reminded him of Allen Iverson and makes the case for Brunson being one of the greatest New York Knicks of all time. Plus, T-Mac and Vince debate whether the criticism De’Aaron Fox has received throughout the series is fair and explain why Dylan Harper should be in the Spurs' starting lineup immediately next season. #VinceCarter #TracyMcGrady #Wemby #Spurs #Knicks #NBA #Basketball #NBAPodcast #BasketballCulture #NewYork #Hoops #NBAStories #CousinsPodcast #BasketballHighlights #JalenBrunson #VictorWembanyama #KarlAnthonyTown #DylanHarper #DeaaronFox Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ [https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac [https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac] X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac [https://x.com/VinceAndTmac] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ [https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/] Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: New Customers get up to $150 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Only on FanDuel. Xfinity: Get fiber-powered Gig WiFi, to watch every goal of the beautiful game this summer. And lock in your price for 5 years. Visit Xfinity.com/soccer to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Use of fiber/coaxial cable.  https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer [https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer] Wingstop: Loyalty should be rewarded. Join Club Wingstop today, and earn points on every wing. Sign up now at https://www.wingstop.com/ [https://www.wingstop.com/] Threads: Basketball on Threads. Get Into It. https://www.threads.com/search/?q=nbathreads [https://www.threads.com/search/?q=nbathreads] ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at http://ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS [http://ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS] 00:00 — Intro 01:00 — Knicks Fan In NYC 03:07 — Where Knicks’ Championship Ranks  04:40 — Jalen Brunson Finals Performance 09:05 — Meaningful NBA Titles 10:30 — Former Knicks Players Celebrating 12:40 — Jalen Brunson Player Comps  15:10 — 10 Reasons Knicks Were The Better Team 20:17 — De’Aaron Fox Criticism 27:05 — Greatest Knicks Player  27:50 — Wemby As A Closer 30:07 — Dylan Harper  33:11 — Spurs Guards 34:24 — Will Spurs Win NBA Finals Next Year? 39:37 — Karl-Anthony Towns Extension 42:45 — Duos To Watch Next Season 46:05 — Wrap

Vince Carter & T-Mac React to Knicks' 2-0 NBA Finals Lead | Can Wemby and the Spurs Avoid a Sweep?

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady react to the New York Knicks' commanding 2-0 lead over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. Led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are now just two wins away from an NBA championship. T-Mac explains why Victor Wembanyama must dominate the first six minutes of Game 3 to shift momentum back to San Antonio. Vince Carter also breaks down why Karl-Anthony Towns is his clear choice for NBA Finals MVP if the Knicks go on to win the title. #VinceCarter #TracyMcGrady #Wemby #Spurs #Knicks #NBA #Basketball #NBAPodcast #BasketballCulture #NewYork #Hoops #NBAStories #CousinsPodcast #BasketballHighlights #JalenBrunson #VictorWembanyama #KarlAnthonyTown Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ [https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac [https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac] X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac [https://x.com/VinceAndTmac] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ [https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/] Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: New Customers get up to $150 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Only on FanDuel. Xfinity: Get fiber-powered Gig WiFi, to watch every goal of the beautiful game this summer. And lock in your price for 5 years. Visit Xfinity.com/soccer to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Use of fiber/coaxial cable.  https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer [https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer] Wingstop: Loyalty should be rewarded. Join Club Wingstop today, and earn points on every wing. Sign up now at Wingstop.com [http://wingstop.com/] Threads: Basketball on Threads. Get Into It. https://www.threads.com/search/?q=nbathreads [https://www.threads.com/search/?q=nbathreads] Arkay Zero Proof: Arkay Zero Proof delivers the taste, aroma, and even the burn of real spirits — without alcohol, sugar, or carbs. Shop now at arkayzeroproof.com [http://arkayzeroproof.com/] Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com [https://kachava.com/] and use code Cousins for 15% off your first order. 00:00 — Intro 02:00 — Wemby’s Performance 04:10 — Knicks Fandom  08:51 — Spurs Inexperience 11:05 — De’Aaron Fox 13:00 — What Spurs Can’t Do Game 3 15:45 — Wemby Positioning 18:25 — Wemby’s Turnover In Game 2  26:26 — Spurs Last Possession In Game 2lll 35:35 — What Spurs Need To Do To Avoid Sweep 42:48 — Knicks 13-Game Win Streak  44:51 — Coach Mike Brown 46:00 — Superstars In NBA Finals 51:25 — Karl-Anthony Towns 52:45 — Stephon Castle 54:37 — Will KAT Win Finals MVP? 58:00 — Wemby and De’Aaron Fox Duo 59:55 — Will The Knicks Sweep? 01:01:00 — Game 3 Expectations 01:04:00 — Who Raised You? 01:07:05 — Wrap

Muggsy Bogues on MJ Playoff Battles, Lockdown Defense & the NBA's Toughest Era | Cousins

Baltimore's finest is in the building. NBA legend Muggsy Bogues joins Cousins to share stories from his remarkable career, including what it was like playing alongside a young Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady with the Toronto Raptors. Muggsy shares stories from his playoff battles with Michael Jordan, discusses what made the 1980s and 1990s NBA one of the toughest eras ever, and explains how his relentless full-court defense helped him become one of the most respected point guards in the league despite being the shortest player in NBA history. Plus, he shares stories that show just how different the NBA used to be, including players smoking in the locker room at halftime. #VinceCarter #TracyMcGrady #MuggsyBogues #SpaceJam #MichaelJordan #NBA #Basketball #NBAPodcast #BasketballCulture #motown #Hoops #NBAStories #CousinsPodcast #BasketballHighlights Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ [https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac [https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac] X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac [https://x.com/VinceAndTmac] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ [https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/] Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: New Customers get up to $150 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Only on FanDuel. Xfinity: Get fiber-powered Gig WiFi, to watch every goal of the beautiful game this summer. And lock in your price for 5 years. Visit Xfinity.com/soccer to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Use of fiber/coaxial cable.  https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer [https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/soccer] ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS [http://ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS] Arkay Zero Proof: Arkay Zero Proof delivers the taste, aroma, and even the burn of real spirits — without alcohol, sugar, or carbs. Shop now at arkayzeroproof.com [http://arkayzeroproof.com/] Wingstop: Loyalty should be rewarded. Join Club Wingstop today, and earn points on every wing. Sign up now at Wingstop.com [http://wingstop.com/] 00:00 — Intro 02:16 — Playing With Vince And T-Mac In Toronto 13:21 — Heart Over Height Mentality 16:27 — Defending Full Court  17:51 — Growing Up In Baltimore 19:20 — Gaining National Attention 21:15 — The Muggsy Rule 24:22 — Pass First Mentality 25:00 — Welcome To The League Moment  28:26 — Favorite Matchups  31:41 — Dunbar High School 37:18 — NBA Draft Process  39:24 — Drafted By The Washington Bullets 41:45 — Charlotte Hornets Expansion Team 43:00 — Inspiration Growing Up 46:15 — Charlotte Hornets 48:18 — Importance Of Vets 53:00 — Raptors Stories 57:14 — Will Spurs Win The NBA Finals 01:01:50 — Playoff Series Vs Michael Jordan 01:05:27 — Space Jam 01:08:07 — Playing With Dell Curry 01:11:11 — Steph Curry 01:13:50 — Who Raised You? 01:17:15 — Wrap