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Length:
80 minutes
Released:
Jan 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Rejecting the Screen goes ISO with Kevin Willis, one of the longest tenured players in NBA history. The 1992 NBA All-Star talks about the remarkable amount of weight he's bench pressing at 57-years old, his relationship with David Stern, remembering Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady as rookies, and playing in MTV's Rock N' Jock Game with Leonardo DiCaprio. Kevin explains what it was like to play alongside some of the greatest players of all-time during over 20 seasons in the NBA and tells fascinating stories, including how Magic Johnson helped recruit him to Michigan State, finding out he made the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, and how he celebrated winning the 2003 NBA Championship.
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How much is Kevin Willis bench pressing now? (1:00)
Memories of the famous 1984 NBA Draft (2:30)
Relationship with David Stern (6:00)
Impact of the dress code (12:30)
The Hawks first charter flights (14:15)
The dunking exploits of Dominique Wilkins and Spud Webb (16:45)
"The Tall Boys" rap, Hugs Not Drugs (19:30)
Bob Weiss questioning Kevin's decision-making (21:00)
Looking back at Game 7 of the 1988 Eastern Conf. Semifinals (24:15)
What Kevin thought of Jon Koncak's infamous contract (26:30)
Playing with "rage" and how Hakeem Olajuwon helped change his mindset (30:00)
Kevin's All-Back Alley Team (35:45)
Why he started wearing elbow pads (36:45)
Finding out he made the 1992 NBA All-Star Game (38:15)
How Kevin ended up at Michigan State & Magic Johnson's part in his recruitment (42:00)
Getting traded 2 games into the 1994 season (45:45)
Signing with the Spurs (50:15)
Celebrating a Spurs title by playing paintball (53:00)
Providing Tim Duncan with clothing (54:00)
What makes Gregg Popovich special (54:30)
Nights out with Dominique Wilkins (59:15)
Playing in 1992 Rock N' Jock Game with Leonardo DiCaprio & other celebs (1:01:15)
Advice for someone looking to up their fashion game (1:02:00)
Best player ever to wear a size 13 shoe (1:03:15)
Having Charles Barkley as a teammate (1:04:00)
Post players who talked the most trash (1:05:45)
Playing with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady in Toronto (1:07:30)
Who he'd want to reject the screen and go iso in a must-win situation (1:10:00)
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Released:
Jan 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Noted NBA voice Noah Coslov and longtime NBA evaluator Adam Stanco talk NBA basketball on Rejecting the Screen, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Each week, they'll read between the lines with what is being widely agreed upon in NBA circles and give their own spin on the conversation. Plus, they'll deliver a long form interview with a current or former player, coach, official, and others associated with the National Basketball Association.