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Amar’e Stoudemire joins The Cousins for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Florida to NBA superstardom and the Hall of Fame.

Amar’e breaks down how Tracy McGrady inspired him growing up, making the jump straight from high school to the NBA, battling through the golden era of power forwards, and becoming a cornerstone of the Phoenix Suns’ legendary “7 Seconds or Less” offense.

He also looks back at signing with the New York Knicks, the Suns’ heated 2007 playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, his famous wine baths, and what it meant to have T-Mac present him at his Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Before Amar’e joins the show, The Cousins discuss Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards, and whether people are sleeping on Washington.

00:00 Intro

01:45 Anthony Davis Gives the Wizards an Ultimatum

05:44 Are We Sleeping on the Wizards?

07:28 FanDuel “Pick a Side”

14:01 Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire Joins The Cousins

17:11 Growing Up in Florida & Being Inspired by T-Mac

21:56 Making the Jump From High School to the NBA

25:54 Competing in the Golden Era of Power Forwards

29:07 Amar’e’s Passion for Basketball

31:00 Inside the Suns’ “7 Seconds or Less” Offense

34:20 Xfinity Court Connections: Amar’e’s Most Underrated Teammate

37:52 Why Amar’e Signed With the New York Knicks

43:09 The Suns-Spurs 2007 Western Conference Semifinals

45:15 The Story Behind Amar’e’s Famous Wine Baths

47:00 T-Mac Presenting Amar’e at His Hall of Fame Enshrinement

49:28 Wrap-Up

NBA Champion Cason Wallace joins The Cousins Show to talk about what’s next for him and the Oklahoma City Thunder as they prepare to defend their title. Cason reflects on becoming an NBA champion so early in his career and how that experience has shaped his mindset heading into a season with even higher expectations. Following Lu Dort’s departure, he talks about stepping into a bigger role for OKC, continuing to develop his game, and embracing the added responsibility that comes with playing for a championship-caliber team.

He also takes us inside the Thunder’s locker room, sharing what makes the chemistry within this young group so special and the impact Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has as both a superstar and leader. Cason explains how SGA’s presence sets the tone for the team and brings out the best in the players around him.The conversation turns to OKC’s growing rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs after their battles throughout the regular season and a hard-fought seven-game Western Conference Finals. Plus, Cason opens up about his relationship with Kiki Rice, what it’s like being with another high-level basketball player, and the competitive side of their relationship — including the 1-on-1 game where Kiki almost handed the NBA champ a loss.

00:00 Intro

01:48 NBA Summer Runs, Pro-Ams & Offseason Training

04:30 Translating Training to Live Game Situations

09:54 FanDuel “Pick A Side”

12:21 Cason Wallace Joins The Cousins

16:29 Stepping Into a Bigger Role with OKC

20:30 Growing Confidence on the Offensive End

25:10 Xfinity “Court Connections” – OKC’s Unique Team Chemistry

28:36 Reflecting on the 2025 Championship Run

32:40 Building Resilience from Game to Game

34:39 Playing Alongside SGA

36:32 The Three Toughest Players to Guard

37:51 The Growing Thunder-Spurs Rivalry

44:06 What It’s Like Playing Against Your Brother in the NBA

48:27 Playing at Kentucky Under Coach Calipari

55:26 Cason’s Relationship with Kiki Rice

59:00 Training Together & Going 1-on-1

01:02:35 Wrap-Up

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We got another family member in the house today! T-Mac's blood brother, Joshua "The Rapping Chef" Williford, joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to share his journey from a shy aspiring rapper to one of the internet's biggest food creators, amassing over 5.4 million followers across Instagram and TikTok. T-Mac reflects on what his brother was like growing up, while Joshua explains how moving to Houston and working as a private chef for his brother sparked the idea to combine his passions for rap and cooking into viral content.

Joshua looks back on the Gordon Ramsay shoutout that changed his career, helping him gain more than 100,000 followers, and the TV appearances that followed, including The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Tamron Hall Show, and the Nick Cannon talk show. He also reveals the four people–dead or alive–he'd love to cook for, and shares the story behind his first viral crème brûlée “rap-cipe” over Drake and JAY-Z's "Pound Cake."

Plus, is a cookbook album the next chapter for The Rapping Chef?

00:00 – Introduction

01:22 – The Rappin' Chef Joins the Cousins

02:50 – How His Rap Journey Began

07:18 – Choosing the Arts Over Sports

10:54 – The Rappin' Chef's Songwriting Process

12:50 – Landing His First Viral Moments

18:26 – Cooking as Tracy McGrady's Personal Chef

21:10 – Cooking vs. Rapping: Which Is More Exciting?

22:59 – Fatherhood and Family Life

25:35 – The Importance of Staying Consistent

29:19 – Four People, Past or Present, He'd Love to Cook For

33:02 – The Vision Behind Being the Rappin' Chef

35:47 – Getting Recognized in Public

40:42 – Advice for Aspiring Content Creators

44:25 – Closing Thoughts



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Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady welcome fellow Florida native and new Philadelphia 76ers guard Anfernee Simons to The Cousins to discuss joining a revamped Sixers roster featuring LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey, what it takes to fit alongside superstar talent, and the lessons Damian Lillard taught him during their years together in Portland.

Anfernee opens up about embracing different roles throughout his career, while Vince and T-Mac explain why sacrificing your ego and adapting your game is what separates players who last in the NBA from those who don't. They also share advice on what it's like playing with LeBron and the mindset required to thrive on a championship contender.

Plus, Anfernee looks back on winning the 2021 NBA Dunk Contest with his unforgettable "kiss the rim" dunk, explains what it was like being named after Penny Hardaway, and reveals why Tracy McGrady—not Penny—became the player he modeled his game after. In a full-circle moment, T-Mac reflects on how Penny inspired his own career and why he remains one of his all-time favorite players.

00:00 – Intro

01:51 – Thoughts On The Rebuilt Philly Roster

12:21 – FanDuel "Pick A Side"

18:42 – Anfernee Simons Joins The Cousins

23:00 – LeBron Signing With Philly

25:57 – Understanding His Sixth Man Role

30:46 – Maintaining Confidence Through A Trade

34:32 – What’s Going On In The Off Season

38:07 – Advice On How To Succeed Alongside LeBron

41:08 – 2021 NBA Dunk Contest Champion

45:45 – Top Music Artists

49:48 – Court Connections

56:20 – NHTSA: Career High Of 43 Points

59:24 – Wrap

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Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady welcome Brooklyn Nets No. 6 overall pick Mikel Brown Jr. to Cousins to discuss his journey to the NBA, the mentors who helped shape his career, and the basketball IQ that's made him one of the game's brightest young stars.

Mikel reflects on the moment he knew he could go pro, opens up about Donovan Mitchell believing in him from the beginning and Rajon Rondo's impact on his development, and shares why he studies players like Steve Nash, Chris Paul and Rondo instead of modeling his game after just one star. He also gives his rookie classmates their flowers, weighs in on how NIL has changed college basketball, and explains what separates great basketball minds from the rest.

Plus, Vince and T-Mac share advice on navigating life in the NBA and invites Mikel's brother to the Adidas ABCD Camp!

00:00 Intro

01:30 Reacting to The Ringer's Top 100 Rankings

09:27 Mikel Brown Jr. Joins The Cousins

13:16 Adjusting to Life at Louisville

21:04 Breaking Down the 2026 NBA Draft Class

25:11 NBA Player Comparisons

29:09 Battling Through Injuries

35:05 Mikel's Message to Nets Fans

39:00 FanDuel "Pick A Side"

41:46 Life Away From Basketball

45:05 Why Jay-Z Is His GOAT

47:30 Michael Jackson's Lasting Influence

50:56 Why Preparation Beats Talent

56:01 Outro

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