In the latest episode of The HoopsHype Podcast, Alex Kennedy is joined by Boston Celtics point guard Shane Larkin. They discussed a number of topics including…
0:40: His free agency experience and having to decide between overseas offers and a return to the NBA.
2:00: Leaving significant money on the table to return to the NBA on a minimum contract.
3:20: Why he decided to sign with the Boston Celtics.
5:00: How nice it is being part of a first-class organization that has a lot of stability.
6:30: How excited he is to play with stars like Isaiah Thomas, Gordon Hayward and Al Horford.
8:20: His thoughts on Brad Stevens and what role Coach Stevens has in mind for him.
10:15: His untapped potential, since he’s still just 24 years old.
12:00: How good can this Celtics team be?
13:30: With the Cleveland Cavaliers dealing with the Kyrie Irving drama and failing to make a big addition, is there a feeling in Boston that this is the year the Celtics can advance to the NBA Finals?
15:30: How playing overseas helped his confidence.
18:00: What aspects of his game improved during his time overseas?
20:30: His experience playing for Rick Carlisle on the Dallas Mavericks and his thoughts on Dennis Smith Jr.
23:00: What are some weaknesses in his game that he’s trying to improve?
24:50: How does the competition in the Euroleague compare to the NBA?
30:30: How he likes to play and what system he feels he fits best in.
32:30: How hard was it to learn the Triangle Offense with the New York Knicks and can it still be effective in today’s NBA?
38:00: How his time with the Miami Hurricanes compared him for the NBA.
42:00: His time as a baseball player and how his father, Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin, has guided him throughout his career.
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