Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady – Details, episodes & analysis

NBA Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady sit down to discuss their unbelievable origin story, from their high school days to taking unique paths to the NBA. They break down the championships they might have won if they stayed together, reflect on their favorite NBA moments, and share what life was really like as rookies in the league.  Plus, Vince and T-Mac weigh in on Anthony Edwards vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, talk about mentoring today’s NBA players, and explore some of basketball’s biggest “what if” conversations. Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: New Customers bet five dollars and get two hundred dollars in Bonus bets. Only on FanDuel Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit Xfinity.com to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Xfinity internet is powered by fiber and connected to premises by coaxial cable. Most reliable claim based on Opensignal Awards USA: Fixed Broadband Report, May 2025: XB6+ Chapters: 00:00 : Intro 01:10 : Finding Out They Are Cousins  09:01 : Favorite Moment As Teammates 10:20 : Vince Rookie Year 11:20 : Dunking on Kornél Dávid 13:32 : Could They Have Won A Championship 22:40 : T-Mac Growing Up Loving Baseball and Hating Basketball 26:10 : T-Mac at ABCD Camp 34:03 : Vince’s High School Class 34:03 : Vince Playing Against KG in High School 37:08 : Vince Playing Volleyball in High School 38:58 : Vince Musical Talents and Drum Major 43:03 : Will OKC Win More Than 64 Games 44:43 : Anthony Edwards vs SGA 50:23 : Importance of Vets 55:13 : OGs For Vince and T-Mac 57:00 : T-Mac Favorite NBA Moment 1:01:04 : Vince and T-Mac Matchups 1:03:38 : Who Raised You? 1:09:28 : Outro

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, two of the greatest NBA players of all-time and real life cousins, team up for a weekly podcast covering all things basketball, life, and culture. New Episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on all social channels @VinceandTMac

6x NBA All-Star Luka Dončić joins Cousins alongside Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady for a candid conversation about what it’s really like being a European player in the NBA. Luka opens up about being recruited to play professionally at just 13 years old at Real Madrid, competing against older players like Russell Westbrook early in his career, and how those experiences shaped him. He also reveals his favorite trash-talking opponent and the player who gave him absolute hell on the court. Plus: • Is Philadelphia the scariest first-round NBA playoff matchup? • Will we see Luka Dončić dunking more in the future? Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: New Customers bet five dollars and get two hundred dollars in Bonus bets. Only on FanDuel Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit Xfinity.com to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Xfinity internet is powered by fiber and connected to premises by coaxial cable. Most reliable claim based on Opensignal Awards USA: Fixed Broadband Report, May 2025: XB6+

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady don’t hold back on what needs to change to make the NBA All-Star Game competitive again. The Hall of Famers break down the new All-Star format, effort level, and what the league must do to bring back real intensity. Plus, the cousins revisit the legendary 2000 NBA Dunk Contest. Vince and T-Mac reflect on that iconic performance, behind-the-scenes stories fans never heard, and the Dunk Contest featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James that almost happened. Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: New Customers bet five dollars and get two hundred dollars in Bonus bets. Only on FanDuel Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit Xfinity.com to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Xfinity internet is powered by fiber and connected to premises by coaxial cable. Most reliable claim based on Opensignal Awards USA: Fixed Broadband Report, May 2025: XB6+ 00:00 : Intro 02:15 : All-Star Game Format 03:30 : Making All-Star Game Competitive 04:36 : Incentives For All-Star Game 06:52 : NBA Dunk Contest Dying 09:00 : Rising Stars 10:10 : Teammate Chemistry 16:30 : 2000 NBA Dunk Contest 17:45 : Vince, TMac, Kobe & LeBron Dunk Contest 19:44 : Dunk Vince Wanted To Do 20:30 : Charlotte Hornets 22:40 : Toronto Raptors 24:25 : First Half Season Awards 25:15 : Family Dynamic 58:20 : Outro Download The Full Podcast Here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cousins-with-vince-carter-and-tracy-mcgrady/id1870333901 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lZnZQHKHDxRyxECsvRZLC?si=ji6hLF0DR7ebGKwBKnWNFg Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ddbe5a43-8191-4330-9db3-4558e00443a0/cousins-with-vince-carter-and-tracy-mcgrady

5x NBA Champion Ron Harper pulls up with his sons, Ron Jr. and Dylan Harper, for a special family edition of Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. Ron Sr. opens up about sacrificing his role as a scorer to win championships alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and breaks down why Kobe Bryant’s game was the closest we’ve ever seen to MJ.  With plenty of family-friendly banter, Ron Jr. and Dylan talk about competing against each other in the NBA Rising Stars, their “welcome to the league” moments,  navigating expectations, and whether we’ll see Dylan in the 2027 NBA Slam Dunk Contest? Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: New Customers bet five dollars and get two hundred dollars in Bonus bets. Only on FanDuel Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit Xfinity.com to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Xfinity internet is powered by fiber and connected to premises by coaxial cable. Most reliable claim based on Opensignal Awards USA: Fixed Broadband Report, May 2025: XB6+ 00:00 : Intro 01:15 : Playing Against Each Other All-Star Weekend 02:07 : Growing Up Competing Against Each Other 04:18 : Ron Jr. and Dylan Playing Against Ron Sr. 07:58 : Dylan Potentially Entering 2027 Slam Dunk Contest 09:10 : Handling Outside Pressure 09:58 : Ron Jr. and Dylan’s Training Habits Growing Up 11:50 : Parents Showing up to Ron Jr. and Dylan’s AAU Games 14:52 : Ron First Seeing Potential in His Sons 16:21 : Giving Ron His Flowers 18:27 : Ron Learning from MJ and the Bulls 19:20 : Scottie Pippen v. Michael Jordan 20:54 : Kobe Bryant is the Closest Player to Michael Jordan 21:46 : Ron Jr. and Dylan Studying Opponents 23:20 : Defense in Today’s Game 24:20: Ron’s Adjustment to Chicago 27:11: Ron Jr. Salutes Dylan 28:36: Dylan Talks About His Draft Night 29:41: The Harper’s “Welcome to the League” Moment 33:27: Ron Playing Against Dr. J 34:25: Ron More Proud of His Sons than His 5 Rings 34:47: T-Mac’s Childhood Dynamic with His Father 36:50: Family in the Building Motivates the Harper Brothers 37:50: NBA Rising Stars Excitement 40:42: Sibling Rivalry at NBA Rising Stars 44:20: Best Teammate Chemistry 46:55: Family Dynamic 56:05: Wrap

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady dive into March Madness, breaking down the teams to watch to help protect your bracket. The cousins also discuss why the NBA’s Eastern Conference still has work to do to close the gap with the West and debate whether the league should expand to 32 teams. Plus, T-Mac reveals how a boxing match led to a $20,000 bet with Michael Jordan. Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: New Customers bet five dollars and get two hundred dollars in Bonus bets. Only on FanDuel Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit Xfinity.com to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Xfinity internet is powered by fiber and connected to premises by coaxial cable. Most reliable claim based on Opensignal Awards USA: Fixed Broadband Report, May 2025: XB6+ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS

We got our guy Jaylen Brown with us today! JB taps in with the Cousins, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady for a candid conversation about learning how to win with the Boston Celtics and his MVP-caliber season. He also shares the importance of leadership in the community and how his “big bro” relationship with T-Mac started with a tweet. Plus, Jaylen dives into Jayson Tatum’s return, the team-first mentality they both share, and why the duo is ready to make a run at the championship. Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: New Customers bet five dollars and get two hundred dollars in Bonus bets. Only on FanDuel Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit Xfinity.com to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Xfinity internet is powered by fiber and connected to premises by coaxial cable. Most reliable claim based on Opensignal Awards USA: Fixed Broadband Report, May 2025: XB6+ ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS 00:00: Intro 02:15: How T-Mac Became Jaylen’s Mentor 06:24: Jaylen’s Reasoning on Going to College 09:07: Choosing UC Berkeley  13:35: Activism & Speaking Up 17:20: Academic Pressure Growing Up 22:08: T-Mac’s College Attempt 22:53: Student-Athlete Experience 25:24: Passion v. Natural Skill  28:33: McDonald’s All-American 31:30: Officially Entering the League 33:08: Learning How to Navigate Adversity 39:50: Jalen Seeking Guidance from T-Mac 43:34: How Vince & T-Mac Built Chemistry in Toronto 47:15: If the Cousins Stayed Teammates 47:56: Impact of Jalen & Jayson Tatum as a Duo 49:58: Jaylen Salutes JT’s Return 52:51: What Winning MVP Would Mean 54:27: Jaylen’s Shoe Brand  57:30: Challenges Behind Creating a Shoe Brand 01:01:14: Best Teammate Chemistry 01:03:11: Family Dynamic: Who Raised You? 01:10:08: Wrap

LO is in the building! Lamar Odom joins Cousins alongside Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady for a real conversation about overcoming addiction, life in the league and finding his true purpose. Lamar opens up about childhood trauma, grieving the loss of his mom at just 12 years old, and how basketball became a savior at an early age.   Plus, Lamar talks about how playing at Rucker Park was more exciting than playing at Madison Square Garden, his legendary matchup against T-Mac at ABCD camp and how Vince Carter diffused a tense moment between him and former Mavs owner Mark Cuban. Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors:Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit Xfinity.com to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Xfinity internet is powered by fiber and connected to premises by coaxial cable. Most reliable claim based on Opensignal Awards USA: Fixed Broadband Report, May 2025: XB6+ ZipRecruiter Try FOR FREE at http://Ziprecruiter.com/Cousins

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady break down their playoff predictions, discussing who they see coming out of the East, and why the West may still have the advantage. The cousins discuss why players must be strategic around the NBA’s 65-game rule, Wemby’s dominant season, and his high chance of winning DPOY. They also tap into the archives, sharing stories and unpacking classic moments from old games. Plus, is Vince Carter’s ‘95 McDonalds All-American class the greatest ever? Check out new episodes every Wednesday and make sure you Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: Messaging: New Customers get up to $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Only on FanDuel Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit Xfinity.com to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Xfinity internet is powered by fiber and connected to premises by coaxial cable. Most reliable claim based on Opensignal Awards USA: Fixed Broadband Report, May 2025: XB6+ ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS 00:00: Intro 01:20: Vince’s Game Winner Vs Spurs 05:50: T-Mac vs Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson 15:00: Has The East Closed Gap With West  25:55: NBA 65-Game Rule 26:40: Wemby Defensive Presence 30:10: Kawhi Leonard’s Resurgence 32:17: Will The Hornets Make The Playoffs 35:08: Who Should Be Eligible For Postseason Awards  43:19: Underrated Players 48:54: Luka And Austin Reaves Court Chemistry 51:51: Jaylen Brown And Jayson Tatum Court Chemistry 54:20: Is The 1995 McDonald’s All-American Class The Greatest All-Time 01:01:01: Family Dynamic: Who Raised You? 01:13:30: Wrap

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady sit down and chop it up, giving Kevin Durant his flowers following his impressive achievement of becoming the NBA’s top 5 all-time, while also discussing current players who could break long-standing records. The Cousins dive into how the MVP should be defined, which two teams could come out of the play-in, and why Jalen Duren is next up with Cade out.  Plus, Vince shares the UNC moment that still makes him cringe to this day, and T-Mac explains how his team once decided to boycott their coach. Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: FanDuel: Messaging: New Customers get up to $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Only on FanDuel Xfinity: Basketball is unpredictable, the price of your internet shouldn't be. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi at one price for five years. Guaranteed. Visit Xfinity.com to learn more. Restrictions apply. Select plans only. Xfinity internet is powered by fiber and connected to premises by coaxial cable. Most reliable claim based on Opensignal Awards USA: Fixed Broadband Report, May 2025: XB6+ ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS