It’s a Houston Rockets episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three’ with Steven Adams and Reed Sheppard, and it’s a good one. Some of their discussions include: - Reed’s background, playing for the University of Kentucky, and deciding to leave after one year - Steven’s experience coming to the US for basketball and his unorthodox draft path - How Steven became the strongest player in NBA and his wild diet Steven’s relationship with Oklahoma City and his Thunder years - Reed’s impressive jump this season in his second year - Appreciation for Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Dillon Brooks - What makes Ime Udoka a great coach - Steven’s farm …and so much more. Let’s go! 00:00 Intro 0:44 First impressions 2:22 Reed’s background 3:30 Steven’s experience coming to the US 6:40 Reed and Steven’s draft experience 9:25 Reed on leaving Kentucky 14:06 Steven becoming the strongest player in the NBA / his diet 24:43 Steven Adams and OKC 27:35 Advice on the playoffs 29:40 Steven on offensive rebounding 32:10 Kevin Durant appreciation 34:20 Reed on Chris Paul, learning the NBA 37:30 Evolution and adaptability in the NBA 40:25 Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson 45:20 Reed’s jump this season 48:25 What makes Ime Udoka a great coach 50:20 Thoughts on the Western Conference 52:00 Dillon Brooks appreciation 53:20 Steven Adams’ farm 58:00 Advice to younger players entering the league Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That’s codeTEAMTHREE, bet fivebucks and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three sixnine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receiveBonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. 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