EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 46 MIN
Developing the Next Generation with Olin 'The Guard Whisperer' Simplis
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NBA & WNBA Skill Development Coach Olin Simplis joins Marques & Kris Johnson to discuss player development, including a key adjustment that could aid Giannis Antetokounmpo’s evolution, his training philosophies, and offseason focus areas for several Young Bucks. Known as 'The Guard Whisperer' for his work with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Simplis also breaks down the growth of players like AJ Green, Ryan Rollins, and Kevin Porter Jr. The trio shares stories of NBA stars — including four of the five main 2025 award winners — and explores how live-game runs like the Drew League and Summer League fuel development. Marques & Kris close by revisiting recent Giannis narratives through the lens of recent guests. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.
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NBA & WNBA Skill Development Coach Olin Simplis joins Marques & Kris Johnson to discuss player development, including a key adjustment that could aid Giannis Antetokounmpo’s evolution, his training philosophies, and offseason focus areas for several Young Bucks. Known as 'The Guard Whisperer' for his work with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Simplis also breaks down the growth of players like AJ Green, Ryan Rollins, and Kevin Porter Jr. The trio shares stories of NBA stars — including four of the five main 2025 award winners — and explores how live-game runs like the Drew League and Summer League fuel development. Marques & Kris close by revisiting recent Giannis narratives through the lens of recent guests. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.
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