Show Notes
Zach starts the show with his thoughts on this year’s rookie class, the Tatum-Brown feud, and the influx of injuries we’ve seen this year. Then, Ty Jerome joins the show to discuss his breakout, the upstart Grizzlies, and life on the road. Finally, he’s joined by Jonathan Abrams to preview his new book, ‘When We Were Young and Fearless’ about the KD, Russ, and Harden Thunder team.
(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(3:38) AJ Dybantsa makes his debut
(6:18) Yaxel Lendeborg looks fantastic
(10:29) Tatum-Brown feud continues
(19:37) Injuries continue to rise
(43:28) Ty Jerome joins the show!
(45:58) How did you get so good at floaters?
(55:17) Are the Grizzlies as much fun as they look on TV?
(1:00:04) On Cam Boozer
(1:09:23) Jonathan Abrams joins the show!
(1:11:16) Why was now the right time to write this book?
(1:28:51) On KD leaving the Thunder
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Jonathan Abrams and Ty Jerome
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon
Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli
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