Off The Bench - Washington Wizards

Wizards F/C Jason Smith joins the podcast to talk about extending his midrange to the 3-point line (1:00), his new baby boy and offseason (2:30), the importance in keeping the Wizards’ core together (4:00), the NBA's schedule changes (10:00), his interest in broadcasting after going through his second NBPA broadcasting clinic (14:30), balancing family and basketball (20:00), the new Nike jerseys (30:00), and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Wall and his sister Tonya join the podcast (:30) to discuss Wall's contract extension and growing up together and the importance of family. Other topics include loyalty to the Wizards and bringing a championship to D.C., being inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame, and more. Then, The Vertical's Michael Lee (9:30)looks back on Wall's career, his arrival in D.C., the future of the Wizards, Wall's legacy and how we'll look back on his career, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys return to discuss what's happened in DC this summer and how the organization has made a long term commitment to its core. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Otto Porter (1:00) joins the podcast to discuss his new contract, his parents' reactions to his new contract, heading to Poland for Marcin Gortat's camp, giving back to the community, and more. Scott Brooks (7:30) discusses re-signing Porter, the team's moves over the summer, Kelly Oubre Jr.'s development, Summer League, attending Justin Bieber concerts with his daughter, and more. Then, the guys (20:30) recap Porter's big day, his professionalism and 'no-maintenance' personality, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys discuss Otto Porter Jr. re-signing (3:00), Jodie Meeks joining the Wizards (15:00), other moves in NBA Free Agency, how the Wizards stack up, and the new Wizards-Celtics connections (24:00), Summer League buzz (42:00), and the NBA's new timeout rules (50:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys break down the Wizards Summer League roster and headlines, Mike Scott and Mike Young joining the roster, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New Wizards guard Tim Frazier joins the pod (12:50) to talk about his career thus far, joining the Wizards and the importance of his D-League days. Then, the guys break down the NBA Awards, offseason news and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sheldon Mac joins the podcast to preview 2017 NBA Summer League, the Wizards' new G League team, his crucial offseason, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Tuesday's pre-draft workouts, Villanova standout Kris Jenkins (:20) joins the podcast to talk about growing up in the DMV area, his four years at Villanova under Jay Wright, The Shot against North Carolina, his relationship with Wizards F/C Daniel Ochefu, and more. Next, Central Michigan guard Marcus Keene (7:00), the nation’s leading scorer in 2016-17, goes through his workout with the Wizards, how he plans on translating his game to the next level, how he got to know Bradley Beal, and more. Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (14:00) rounds out the podcast to discuss his first workout, his relationship with fellow Polish countryman Marcin Gortat, his five memorable years at Gonzaga, the evolution of the center position in the NBA, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kansas guard Frank Mason III (:30) joins the podcast to discuss his workout with the Wizards, playing four years for Bill Self, his relationship with Kelly Oubre Jr., and more. Then, Kentucky’s Isaac Humphries (9:00) talks about Big Blue Madness with John Wall and the Wizards, how John Calipari gets players ready for the next level, his connection to the other Australian players, and more. Oregon guard Tyler Dorsey (13:45) rounds out Monday’s workout guests to discuss the workout grind, taking the next step to the NBA, getting Oregon to the Final Four, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded right after their pre-draft workouts with the Wizards, three potential NBA Draft picks join the podcast. Maryland G Melo Trimble (1:00) discusses the pre-draft process, what playing for the Wizards would mean for him, some Maryland hoops talk, and more. Pittsburgh G/F Jamel Artis (6:50) talks about the grind before the NBA Draft, his connection to Baltimore, transitioning to the NBA, and more. Indiana G James Blackmon Jr. (12:45) talks about grabbing a team’s attention, who he models his game after, playing at Indiana, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our final exit interview podcast, Ian Mahinmi discusses his first season in D.C. (:45), focusing on his health this summer (2:30), other exciting summer plans (3:30), bringing more Steak ’n Shake franchises to France (4:15), and more. Kelly Oubre Jr. gives his thoughts on the playoffs (5:45), takeaways from his experience this season (7:20), the team’s special locker room (8:15), his offseason plans(9:00), and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Otto Porter joins the podcast to discuss the reality of the season ending (:40), his takeaways from his fourth season (3:30), his progression each year (5:00), offseason plans (6:00), and more. Jason Smith talks about the Wizards’ 2017 playoff run (8:00), putting the season in perspective (10:00), his exciting summer plans (11:00), meeting Will Ferrell in Boston (12:30), being the ultimate teammate (14:30), working on his 3-point shot (16:20), and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Wall joins the podcast to talk about his personality on vs. off the court (1:45), his relationship with Bradley Beal (3:10), his role as a leader this season (4:00), being named to an All-NBA team (6:45), and more about the 2016-17 season. Sheldon Mac discusses his rookie season (9:00), what he's learned from Wall and Beal so far (10:00), working out with Wall over the summer (14:30), changing his name from McClellan to Mac (16:30), and more as he looks to build on his rookie year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bradley Beal joins the podcast to discuss the end of the Wizards' season (:30), what he's working on this offseason (3:15), Game 7 against the Celtics (4:30), what he's most proud of this season and the future of the team (5:45), and more. Brandon Jennings talks about his "John With the Shades" article on The Players' Tribune (10:00), his time with the Wizards after joining midseason (12:00), his social media activity (15:45), getting into NBA coaching (17:10), and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys discuss the Wizards-Celtics series (1:15)and look back at the team's season and solid core (7:25). Then, Scott Brooks joins the podcast to discuss his first season, summer plans, and more (18:30). Roundtable discussion resumes about the rest of the NBA playoffs (23:30), summer plans (32:30), and we tease upcoming exit interview podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ian Mahinmi joins the podcast to take us through Game 6 from a player's perspective and what to expect in Game 7 on Monday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys talk with TNT/NBA.com’s David Aldridge immediately following the Game 6 win and John Wall’s game-winning 3-pointer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Otto Porter joins the podcast (25:15) to talk about the playoffs up to this point and the guys look ahead to the rest of the series with the Celtics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys are joined by former Washington Wizard, Caron Butler (8:08), and ESPN NBA Analyst Tom Haberstroh (16:28) to talk #WizCeltics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.