The Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick

The elusive Adam Morrison, the No. 3 pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, joins the Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick. Morrison and Redick discuss their days as the co-national players of the year at Gonzaga and Duke, where they had a parallel partnership in ruling college basketball. After falling out of public view after a short-lived NBA career, Morrison opens up about his jagged journey, including his view of NBA locker room culture, his inability to get another chance in the NBA and, yes, addresses public suspicions that he's overseeing an "Apocalyptic bunker."

Adonal Foyle, a 12-year NBA veteran, joins JJ Redick on the Vertical Podcast. Foyle and Redick -- once teammates with the Orlando Magic -- have a candid conversation on several topics, including the process of managing money as an NBA player, In the Four-on-Four segment, Redick and Foyle compare notes on the worst financial purchases that they made upon reaching the pros.

Jay Williams, a college basketball analyst and former national player of the year, joins JJ Redick for a candid conversation. The discussion includes playing for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke, life lessons learned under the Hall of Fame coach and how Duke might fare in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Northwestern University head coach, former player and assistant coach for the Duke Blue Devils, Chris Collins, joins JJ this week. The two reminisce about getting JJ to Durham, North Carolina and how Chris had to use landmarks and a cell phone in order to get to the Redick residence during a recruiting trip. Chris gives us a glimpse into how he was able to motivate JJ in a special verbal way during a big ACC tilt against Boston College and how the Duke way helped him while he was a part of Coach K's Team USA staff.

Kyle Korver of the Atlanta Hawks, one of the best shooters in the NBA, joins JJ Redick for a fascinating conversation on what it takes to be one of the planets best shooters. Korver and Redick -- two of the best three-point shooters in recent NBA history -- exchange thoughts on shooting styles, practicing the craft and, yes, how it came that both of them named their sons Knox. In the weekly 4 on 4 segment, Redick and Korver rate the most underrated shooters in league history. (Yes, a Curry did make the list.)

Los Angeles Clippers star center DeAndre Jordan joins his starting shooting guard on The Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick. Jordan goes deep with Redick on the psyche, inner-turmoil and relentless determination that marks his free throw shooting woes. Jordan and Redick also discuss the July night in Houston when Redick and the Clippers gathered to talk Jordan out of signing a free agent contract with the Dallas Mavericks. And there are no shortage of laughs and busting of each other’s chops in this riveting interview. Redick also discusses the perpetuated myth – reignited with the emergence of the Blue Devils Grayson Allen – of the allegedly loathed Duke white star player.

Toronto Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry & Charlotte Hornets big man Spencer Hawes join JJ this week on The Vertical Podcast. Kyle and JJ get into the trade that didn't happen and kept Kyle in Toronto. JJ also fills us in on "Skinny" Kyle Lowry and what it means. JJ's former teammate and current Hornets big man Spencer Hawes talks with JJ about trade deadline stories and how it affected them in their career. Spencer and JJ give some of their Oscar picks in this week's 4 on 4.

All Star Weekend took place in Toronto and JJ was there participating in the 3-Point Shootout. JJ speaks candidly about his performance in the competition and how "Netflix and Chill" was taken very literally during his stay in Canada. Also, while in Toronto, JJ caught up with Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista and will join the podcast for this week's 4 on 4.

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash joins Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick for a revealing conversation on the Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick. JJ’s teammate with the Clippers, Jamal Crawford, jumps on the podcast for an entertaining segment on trying to judge current and former star players in a historical context. For the first time, Nash lays out his potential interest in the head coaching vacancy with the Phoenix Suns, as well as the possibility of holding a role with the organization in the future. 1:30: The story behind JJ’s Arm Sleeve Tattoo. 5:00: JJ’s All-Star Weekend Three-point contest strategy and plan. 7:45: Steve Nash lays out his potential interest in coaching and working for the Phoenix Suns. 10:00: Nash describes emptiness of post-playing career professional life. 13:20: Why Steve Nash is almost never moved to shoot basketball anymore. 16:20: How Nash sees Steph Curry as a growth of his own game. 18:40: The evolution of the NBA point guard position. 22:06: Canadian basketball boom. 26:10: Nash’s favorite NBA teammates 27:25: Best shooter Nash ever played with. 29:30: Nash’s top four all-time point guards 31:33: JJ’s top four all-time point guards 34:50: Jamal Crawford 37:15: Jamal’s Top four all-time point guards 40:35: Struggling to compare pre-ABA-NBA merger players to today’s stars. 43:05: Importance of championships in judging point guards 47:20: Jamal’s rec basketball plans as old man.

It's finally here. JJ Redick's inaugural podcast. JJ addresses the Blake Griffin situation and has a very candid discussion with former teammate and friend Jared Dudley of the Washington Wizards. You'll also hear JJ and Jared discuss what things they think are overrated in this week's "Four on Four".

The Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick launches Monday February 1!