Ryan Anderson of the New Orleans Pelicans joins the Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick. Ryan and JJ formed a strong bond as teammates with the Orlando Magic discuss a common love of beats, rap music and the formation of a rap supergroup called Waste Management. Ryan speaks candidly about his impending free agency this summer. In a moving segment, Ryan delves into the impact that ex-Pelicans coach Monty Williams and his late wife, Ingrid, had on Anderson while dealing with the suicide of his girlfriend. Anderson discusses how he reached out to Williams after the recent tragic death of Ingrid. Here are some key moments from this week's podcast: 1:40: The two discuss living in Los Angeles

3:55: Waste Management: the rap group they formed during their time with the Magic

10:53: Ryan’s Wikipedia page calling him the fraternal twin of NFL quarterback Derek Anderson

13:27: Their time as teammates with the Magic

18:31: Stan Van Gundy’s impact on their careers and their departures from the Magic

24:00: Their perspective on restricted free agency

26:06: The ups and downs of Ryan’s four years with the Pelicans, including injuries and the suicide of his girlfriend

28:55: Ryan discusses how former Pelicans coach Monty Williams and his wife, Ingrid, helped him during his grieving process and how he reached out to Monty following Ingrid’s death this season

37:14: The mindset of a player in a contract season

41:04: Ryan feeling he was on the trading block every season with the Pelicans

44:22: Ryan’s top priorities entering free agencyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices