The duo gets into so much, including why the Hawks got so hot post-trade deadline and why they enjoy playing for head coach Quin Snyder. They also get into a lot of Nickeil’s background and growing up with his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and when Nickeil knew SGA was special. Nickeil also shares his journey of being traded multiple times in the NBA, his time on the Pelicans, Jazz, and Wolves, and what has led to his impressive scoring jump this year. So much more fascinating basketball discussion in this episode as well. Let’s go! 00:00 Intro 1:33 Start of show 3:20 The Hawks hot streak 10:05 CJ joining the Hawks 12:05 CJ’s Wizards experience 14:30 NAW’s background, basketball in Toronto 17:03 Growing up with SGA 19:30 Realizing SGA was special 25:00 Emotional control and paranois in basketball 31:20 NAW’s draft and New Orleans 36:00 CJ’s routines early in his career 38: NAW’s trades throughout his career 41:10 NAW in Minnesota 46:25 Why Nickeil chose Atlanta 48:08 Scoring jump 49:38 Parity in the league this year 52:17 Who’s the next Nickeil? 54:10 CJ’s wine 58:15 Lessons from this year 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