What a crew. This week’s episode features Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers superfan Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo. They obviously talk all things Lakers, including incredible stories from Austin and Flea about Luka Doncic and the night he was traded, Kobe Bryant, and more. Flea also shares some of his best and worst moments as a fan, including the time he almost got into a fight at the Boston airport, talking trash with Chris Paul, and what it’s like being courtside. They also have fascinating discussions about talent and becoming and remaining great in both the basketball and music world. There’s so much more basketball and music talk as well that you just need to hear. Let’s go! 00:00 Intro 0:46 Start of show 1:30 How did you become a pro 5:13 Jake’s background 10:05 How do you find the zone 13:26 Finding inspiration from the greats 16:40 Similarities in a locker room and band 18:50 Dealing with real life in basketball 22:20 Players that love basketball vs good at basketball 26:50 Why do LeBron and Flea still play 31:30 Performing why no feeling well 39:00 Jake learning from Austin 43:38 Luka Doncic trade night stories 50:30 Luka’s first return to Dallas 53:24 Flea almost getting in a Boston fight 56:15 Kobe Bryant stories 59:16 Talking trash with Chris Paul 1:01:35 Flea’s fandom 1:03:45 Russillo’s Jimmy Goldstein story 1:06:40 Rivalries with other bands 01:08:05 What’s it like to get traded? 1:12:00 JJ and LeBron stories 1:13:50 Austin’s transition to LA 1:16:20 More on Flea’s Lakers fandom 1:19:50 How do you defend Luka 1:23:30 Favorite players 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