Special Guest Gary Trent Jr on: Development, Defense and Drip

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang are joined by "Apple Valley's Finest" and Portland Trail Blazer's guard, Gary Trent Jr! Intro Opening Comments Trent Jr on "The Last Dance" 1:00 The genesis of Gary Trent Jr 4:00 Trash talk and Tyus Jones 5:00 The impact of growing up the son of an NBA player, and having "uncles" like Sam Cassell and Kevin Garnett 7:00 When did you jumper surpass your Dad's? 9:00 Hard work pays off, eventually 10:00 How have you been the last couple of months? 12:00 What was it that clicked for you- what specific what did you put in to slow the game down? 15:00 Breaking down tape with Trent Jr 16:00 Coming together and building on success 24:30 If you’re always ready, you’ll never have to get ready 26:00 The transition game developing was just a part of growth and experience 27:00 Guarding a CJ McCollum or a Damian Lillard, that can’t do anything but help you 27:30 Who are the guys in the league who you watch to pull from? 28:30 The origin of “Gary will be in the league for at least a decade” 31:00 What were your thoughts when you found out you were drafted by Portland 32:00 Evan Turner taking GTJ under his wing 33:00 Trent Jr on his fashion 35:00 As the years progress, it (my fashion) will only get better 36:00 2K Battle between Trent Jr and Hassan Whiteside 38:00 Did they get your jumper right on 2K? 39:00 Do you have any Gary Trent Jr approved nicknames? 41:00 Call to action: We need an official Gary Trent Jr nickname 43:00 Listener questions Were you at Tyus Jones’ draft party? 46:00 Start, bench, cut - Kobe, MJ, LeBron 47:00 What is the most valuable lesson you’ve gained from playing alongside Carmelo Anthony? 49:00 Who’s the better storyteller- Kevin Garnett or Carmelo Anthony? 51:00 What does the development path look like for you between now and whenever NEXT season starts? 53:30 Closing Comments Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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