This week we welcome a truly dynamic duo of All-NBA forward Julius Randle (Minnesota Timberwolves) and 9x Grammy winning music producer Mark Ronson to the show. In this conversation, they discuss how they’ve gotten to the elite levels they are at in their respective crafts. Julius discusses what it was like dealing with the pressures of being drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers and playing with Kobe Bryant, his favorite moments from playing with the New York Knicks, what makes his superstar teammate Anthony Edwards so special, and how he feels about now playing with the Wolves. Mark also shares unbelievable stories about Prince, working with Amy Winehouse, DJing in New York City, his Knicks fandom, and so much more. Let’s go! 00:00 Intro 0:36 Start of show 1:16 Mark Ronson’s Prince story 5:07 Julius playing with Kobe Bryant 10:03 The process of making a record 11:48 Julius dealing with anxiety/being under a microscope 18:57 Mark’s Knicks fandom 23:32 Mark DJing in NYC and transition to producing 26:11 Mark working with Amy Winehouse 29:20 Julius breaking his leg his rookie year 31:42 Julius’ favorite Knicks moments 35:47 Comparing Anthony Edwards and Kobe 42:45 Outside noise as a basketball player 43:40 Do awards matter in music 44:45 Advice to people in their crafts Subscribe to The Young Man and The Three podcast aka YM3 YouTube channel today for more NBA analysis, player interviews and highlights. Previously The Old Man and the Three w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter