​Playing successfully in the NBA is difficult enough, but excelling in the NBA as a rookie can be both a monumental challenge as well as an outer​-body experience. You'll see how both come into play when JJ and Tommy sit down with Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Tyrese Haliburton. He opens up about what it's like being a rookie, his 'welcome to the NBA' moments so far, his R.O.Y. chatter, the uniqueness of the 2020 draft, and much more. It's easy to see that the Kings will be in good hands moving forward on and off the court with Tyrese running the floor. Then, the episode closes out on yet another high note when OM3 favorite Josh Hart joins the show for the TOP 5/Draft. 

RUNDOWN

Dealing with the challenging situation of the NBA Covid testing and how it effects the daily routine

How did he prepare for the incredibly unique 2020 draft

Was he shocked falling down to #13 in the draft to Sacramento 

On gelling with his teammates and fitting in

Describing the rocket ascent that he's had over the last 3 years

Does he use negative chatter about him as a 'chip on the shoulder' motivational tool

Where does his efficiency as a player come from

Was there any player that he tried to emulate growing up

Has there been a 'welcome to the NBA moment' this year

On being able to consistently shoot threes from the logo like Dame and other NBA stars

Is he cognizant of the buzz around him for R.O.Y.

On being compared to LaMelo 

Managing the quick turnaround of the NBA schedule 

Coming up with his "call God" trash talk

On his relationship with Talen Horton-Tucker and Tyler Herro

Discusses how he addressed the insurrection at the Capital


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