Welcome to Andscape at NBA Finals, where senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears, columnist William C. Rhoden and on-air contributor Sheila Matthews will get into what’s happening on and off the court in Oklahoma City and Indianapolis.
In this special Father’s Day episode, Rhoden and Spears went to legendary Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis for a conversation with Vaughan Alexander, the father of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and uncle of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. They discussed what Father’s Day means to Vaughan (0:46), how a kid with a dream makes it to the NBA level (1:38), how much of making it to the NBA is talent versus drive (3:30), the perception and reality of NBA players and their fathers (4:39), how Vaughan continues to be a father to Shai despite his son’s wealth and stardom (7:18), if there are still moments Vaughan is awestruck and excited by his son’s play (8:43), what advice Vaughan has for parents of athletes (9:59), being a grandfather (11:11), Vaughan’s growing celebrity (11:40) and a huge announcement about Vaughan’s upcoming podcast “Basketball Dads: Creators of Greatness,” about how to get young athletes to be great human beings (12:52).
Archive
Episode 5: Biggest SURPRISES in Indy + GAME 3 superlatives + way-too-early MVP picks
Episode 4: Who’s SHOWING UP in Game 3? Superstar/celebrity check!
Episode 3: VIBE CHECK in OKC after Pacers’ Game 1 win
Episode 2: Best Finals Game 1 EVER? Thunder under PRESSURE!
Episode 1: Welcome to OKC … PREDICTIONS, SGA vs. Hali
Intro: Welcome to the NBA Finals with Andscape
