Michael Porter Jr. Tells Trae Young Truth About Back Injury, Talks Nikola Jokic, And The NBA Finals

On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young,"  OKC Thunder guard Lindy Waters III joins pod host Trae Young, and Young's co-host Winston, for a honest, real, and raw conversation. Waters, who played at Norman North (OK) High with both Trae and Winston opened up about a variety of topics including: hanging out with Trae as kids, being a member of the 00:50 Favorite high school memory 01:30 How Lindy got into basketball 02:20 Lindy's background and tribal affiliation (Kiowa Cherokee)03:17 Trae recalls attending a tribal ceremony with Lindy03:50 Playing for the Thunder as an Oklahoma native06:30 Lindy talks KAJ Community Assist Award nomination07:30 Thunder outlook coming into the 2023-24 season09:00 What the Play-In loss taught Trae10:00 Why the "Baby Thunder" are successful 12:17 Jalen Williams barking, explained by Lindy 12:50 Importance of team chemistry 14:00 Fun high school memories 16:15 Lindy's local, so does he see OG coaches and friends?17:00 Oklahoma State memories (Bedlam, Who should've made the NCAA Tournament?!)19:30 Lindy and Trae's relationship after high school22:00 SGA's case for MVP 23:05 Trae's MVP guess (Jokic)24:40 What OKC needs to do to stay good and get better26:00 The Playoffs are a different game27:30 What's next for Lindy's NBA career28:40 OKC's Coach ("Marky Mark")31:23 How Lindy went from undrafted to a spot on the best team in the Western Conference (he stayed in shape, drove DoorDash, and stayed inspired)33:55 Trae tells Lindy to keep going  “From the Point by Trae Young”:Subscribe on YouTube:  @TraeYoung Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthepointpodcast/Become a Fan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthepointpodcastRecorded in partnership with  @BleacherReport  Thanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.

On an April 30, 2024, recording of "From the Point by Trae Young" filmed in partnership with Bleacher Report, NBA All-Star Trae Young and Winston discuss: 01:00 Trae's schedule since his NBA season ended01:30 "Coach" Trae, the AAU leader02:10 Trae's Sprite Campaign03:30 On Becoming Hawks franchise leader in assists 05:40 An injury update 07:20 Thoughts on the Atlanta Hawks season09:30 Expounding on his viral exit interview comments10:50 NBA Playoff musings (OKC Thunder, why scoring goes down, togetherness)15:35 New era of NBA hoops? 16:40 Real estate in New York Knicks' fans heads 18:00 What makes Jalen Brunson good 21:00 Why Luka-Kyrie work as a pairing 22:50 Feeling of being in the "zone"25:40 NBA ECF and WCF Finals picks  30:00 Favorite NBA players to watch 31:30 Michael Penix is an Atlanta Falcon34:00 Welcoming new athletes to the city of Atlanta34:50 Questions from the fans (NBA Finals, NFL position, Timothy Young)This is the first episode ever recorded in Oklahoma by the two OK natives. “From the Point by Trae Young”:Subscribe on YouTube:  @TraeYoung  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthepointpodcast/Become a Fan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthepointpodcastThanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.

On this episode of "From the Point by Trae Young,"  recorded in early April, Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray joins pod host/his teammate Trae Young, and Young's co-host Winston, for a honest, real, and raw conversation. Murray opened up about a variety of topics including: The pairing of him and Trae and their relationship; playing in San Antonio and Gregg Popovich; Growing up in Seattle and Jamal Crawford; trials, tribulations, and triumphs in his childhood and life; his recent scoring outbursts; and Kyrie Irving's incredible bag and handles. 00:55 The truth about their relationship 08:00 Trae's reaction when he heard Dejounte was coming to Atlanta10:00 How Dejounte got into basketball 13:00 A question from Jamal Crawford about Dejounte busting him up in a Pro Am in Seattle 15:40 That time Trae and Dejounte teamed up in a Pro Am in Seattle 17:40 The importance of playing in Pro Ams as NBA players, and how Dejounte turned his life around, in part, because of Jamal Crawford 23:20 Dejounte's vision for life after basketball 27:00 Dejounte only did this pod for Trae 28:00 Importance of fatherhood, and how Dejounte didn't grow up with his mother or father 31:40 Dejounte's unique pre-draft process, "slipping" in the NBA Draft, and the San Antonio Spurs 36:20 What it's like playing for Pop, a father figure, and the Spurs 39:20 Taking 44 shots in a game40:50 How they want the Atlanta Hawks season to finish 44:30 Top 5 Ball Handlers of all time 46:00 Who goes the hardest at Hawks practice and other fast questions about the Hawks  “From the Point by Trae Young”:Subscribe on YouTube:   @TraeYoung Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthepointpodcast/Become a Fan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthepointpodcastRecorded in partnership with  @BleacherReport  Thanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.

On an April 2024 episode of "From the Point by Trae Young" recorded in partnership with Bleacher Report, NBA All-Star Trae Young and Winston discuss: 00:10 Trae's injury rehab and return timetable 01:55 On the Atlanta Hawks play without Trae03:40 The full extent of his finger injury (IYKYK)05:40 Hawks 30-point comeback against the Boston Celtics and comebacks in general 08:07 Things learned while injured and watching 09:52 Dejounte Murray's play and guys staying ready 11:30 Ascension of Jalen Johnson 12:58 65-game rule for awards is "good thing" 16:00 NBA awards, Shaq's take, and MVP 21:00 March Madness, WBB, the Final Four, and Revenge Games23:45 Caitlin Clark's stats and skills28:30 NCAA MBB should be four quarters30:00 Changes we'd like to see to the game (referee talk!) 31:43 Zach Edey scouting report 32:30 Talking Men's Final Four 33:30 DJ Burns and the NFL 35:20 Trae Young has thousands of floaters, but 0 Dunks! 38:00 Questions from NBA fans for Trae40:40 On Rajon Rondo and memories “From the Point by Trae Young”:Subscribe on YouTube:   @TraeYoung  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthepointpodcast/Become a Fan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthepointpodcastThanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.

On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young," recorded in partnership with Bleacher Report, NBA All-Star Trae Young and Winston discuss Trae's recent injury, NBA All-Star 2024, the inaccurate narrative around Trae, and talk about Trae's little brother Timothy. The co-hosts also discuss the best players they saw in high school, NFL players on the basketball court, March Madness and college memories, LeBron's record 40K points, and more. Thanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.

On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young,"  WNBA Star A'ja Wilson joins pod host Trae Young, and Young's co-host Winston, for an abbreviated-but-deep conversation on all-things hoop, Las Vegas Aces, and confidence. Wilson, who recorded this podcast with the guys while in Indianapolis for NBA All-Star 2024, specifically opened up about: the best part of the back-to-back WNBA Championships, her new book, the NBA Celebrity Game, getting a fourth place MVP vote, whether the Aces are a Dynasty, Usher serenading her, and plenty more. Thanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.

On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young,"  NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal joins host Trae Young, and Young's co-host Winston, for some motivational and legendary media and NBA conversation. Shaq, a four-time NBA Champion and long-time TV host, starts off the episode by giving the duo some tips about podcasting. Once Shaq’s done teaching, the legendary center best known for stints with the Orlando Magic, LA Lakers, and Miami Heat gives Trae his flowers and talks about his unlimited shooting range. From there, the trio talks about Shaq’s high school career, years at LSU, and the unanimous MVP that got taken away from him by one vote. Shaq also discusses losing his first Finals and the lessons he took from it, critiquing current players from a place of love, the best current NBA big men (shouts to Bol Bol!). Shaq goes on to talk with Trae and Winston about his three favorite guards (Steph Curry, Dame Lillard, and, yes, Trae) and shares some incredible Kobe “pitbull” Bryant stories.Recorded in partnership with Bleacher Report. Thanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.

On the third episode of "From the Point by Trae Young" recorded in partnership with Bleacher Report, two-time NBA All-Star Trae Young and Winston discuss the NFL Playoffs, scoring 10,000 career points, and the “best ever” potential of rookie Frenchman, Victor Wembanyama. The Hawks star guard and his friend also talk about the art of the alley-oop, nutmegs, and the place of the fan vote in the NBA All-Star ballot. The duo also talk about what the Atlanta Hawks need to do in the second half of the season.  Thanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.

On the latest episode of "From the Point by Trae Young,"  the second in conjunction with Bleacher Report, NBA Champion Michael Porter Jr. joins AAU Teammate-turned-friend Trae Young and co-host Winston for some introspective, honest, and raw conversation. MPJ, who recently won an NBA title with the Denver Nuggets, opens up about his back injury leading up to the NBA draft – one of the first times he has told the full story. Porter Jr. also discusses his teenage AAU team with Trae, which they consider the greatest ever. After that, the high-scoring forward dives into his Denver Nuggets team, where he talks about the title, MVP Nikola Jokic's love for horses, and what life has been like since winning the Championship. The duo also discuss workouts with Stephen Curry, the best passers in the NBA, and Luka Doncic. Thanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.

On the first episode of "From the Point by Trae Young" recorded in conjunction with Bleacher Report, Trae and Winston discuss the LA Lakers, Indiana Pacers, and the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament. Trae also gets real about the Atlanta Hawks' start to the season, what would have happened if he didn't get injured in the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, and answers Twitter/X questions from fans. Recorded in December, 2023. Thanks for listening to "From The Point" by Trae Young. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, you can find it with video on From The Point's YouTube channel: @TraeYoungYou can find clips and outtakes from the podcast on all major social platforms, too: Instagram TikTok We appreciate you.