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Larry Nance Jr: Battling Zion Williamson in Practice & How to Make an NBA Roster

Larry Nance Jr: Battling Zion Williamson in Practice & How to Make an NBA Roster

FromThe Basketball Strong Podcast


Larry Nance Jr: Battling Zion Williamson in Practice & How to Make an NBA Roster

FromThe Basketball Strong Podcast

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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Nov 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In our first interview with Larry Nance Jr., he shared how his tryout got him drafted by the Lakers, what Byron Scott taught him about how to get more playing time, and why Damian Lillard is such a strong leader. Since then, Larry and teammate CJ McCollum got traded from the Blazers to the New Orleans Pelicans.Though Zion Williamson was out injured, Larry, CJ, and Brandon Ingram took a team that had started 1-13 on a strong push in the final weeks of the season and earned them a spot in the NBA Play-In. They beat the Spurs and the Clippers to tee up a first round series against Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and the Phoenix Suns. Exceeding expectations, the Pelicans pushed the Suns to six games, who needed a perfect game from Paul to advance. Larry took time out of Pelicans training camp to come back on the Basketball Strong Podcast, and he shared:·       How guarding Zion Williamson reminds him of battling Julius Randle as a rookie·       What he told Zion about treating his body like a Lamborghini·       Which playoff moment showed him Willie Green’s coaching excellence·       How young players can make an NBA roster and the habits veterans need to stay in the league·       What it’s really like inside an NBA training campFollow Larry’s season with the Pelicans on Instagram at @larrydn7 And learn more about his and Noah Weber’s foundation, Athletes vs. Crohn’s & Colitis, on their feed @athletesvscrohns
Released:
Nov 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Basketball Strong Podcast is not just for basketball junkies, this podcast is for anyone who loves to hear the human stories behind great people!The Basketball Strong Podcast brings experts, legends, and hidden gems of the game to one place to share their stories and insight. By asking the questions that haven’t been asked, we will share the stories behind the game of basketball, including the trials & tribulations, setbacks, wins & losses, and lessons learned by those in and around the game.