The G.O.T.E. - The Greatest of Their Era

Greatest Point Guards of the 2010's

Seth and Tray dive into a topic close to home: the greatest point guards of the 2010s — a loaded era featuring elite talent, former teammates, and even a little family rivalry. They debate the strengths of true floor generals like Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul, explosive playmakers like Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose, and shot-creating stars like Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry. Seth shares firsthand insight on how Steph redefined the point guard position, how Rondo made it a priority to get him looks during their time with the Sacramento Kings, and why Damian Lillard stood out as the ultimate leader during their run with the Portland Trail Blazers. Then things heat up, as Seth and Tray reveal their Top 5 lists — sparking a passionate and controversial debate you won’t want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Greatest Jordan Brand Players of the 2000's Featuring Quentin Richardson

Seth and Tray are joined by NBA and Jordan Brand legend Quentin Richardson (aka Q-Rich) to break down which of his fellow Jordan athletes truly brought the heat, both on the court and in the sneaker game, during the 2000s. Q shares the story of how he and his Los Angeles Clippers teammate Darius Miles decided to sign with Jordan as rookies, and why he’s remained loyal to the brand ever since. The conversation highlights some of the biggest names to rock the Jumpman, including Ray Allen, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade. They also dive into the excitement inside NBA locker rooms when those coveted Jordan “Player Exclusives” would arrive, and how Q-Rich and D-Miles helped bring Jordan Brand style to the streets of L.A. To close it out, all three reveal their Top 5 Jordan Brand players of the 2000s — and debate which of those guys would still dominate in today’s game. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Greatest Glue Guys of the 2000's

Seth and Tray take it back to the 2000s to spotlight the ultimate “glue guys” the players who may not have been superstars, but were essential to keeping their teams together and competing at the highest level. They debate what really defines a glue guy, and where the line is between role player and primary option. The conversation highlights defensive-minded standouts like Tayshaun Prince, Bruce Bowen, Tony Allen, Shane Battier, and Doug Christie, players whose impact went far beyond the box score. Seth also shares a great behind-the-scenes story about the Curry family’s initial concerns when Steve Kerr took over the Golden State Warriors, and why they worried he might try to turn Steph into a Derek Fisher-type player. The guys reveal their Top 5 glue guys of the decade, and cap things off with one of the best “Born in the Wrong Era” picks yet. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

March Madness Heroes of the 2000's with Greatest NBA Careers

Seth and Tray keep the March Madness theme rolling, this time spotlighting the biggest tournament heroes of the 2000s who went on to have the greatest NBA careers. They take a trip back through the NCAA Tournament to revisit standout names like Mateen Cleaves, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers, and Emeka Okafor — along with tournament stars who became NBA mainstays and legends, including Joakim Noah and Carmelo Anthony. Seth also takes a moment to revisit a personal memory, looking back at when CJ McCollum lit up his Duke squad in the 2012 tournament with a performance they won’t soon forget. And don’t miss the end of the episode, where Seth and Tray reveal their very surprising Top 5 lists. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Duke Players with Greatest NBA Careers

In honor of March Madness, Seth and Tray switch things up this week and break down the greatest Duke Blue Devils men's basketball players to ever make an impact in the NBA. The list features all-time legends like Grant Hill, JJ Redick, and Christian Laettner, alongside current stars such as Jayson Tatum, Paolo Banchero, and Kyrie Irving. Seth also shares some great behind-the-scenes stories about being recruited by Mike Krzyzewski, why his entire family was excited about the possibility of him playing in Cameron Indoor Stadium, and how both he and Steph once dreamed of competing in the ACC. The guys rank their Top 5 Duke players based on NBA careers, and give the program its flowers for a smooth transition from Coach K to Jon Scheyer. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.