Josh Smith: Hoop Sessions and Life Lessons

Dawg Talk is back for Season 2 and this time is tailgating at UGA on game day!  Hosts J Mac, KCP and KG kick-off the LIVE show with OG team chemistry, NBA stories, and hot takes joined by NBA vet and special guest Josh Smith for unfiltered hoops and life advice.In this episode:Season 2 vibes and our first live stream energyKCP on the move to Memphis, veteran leadership, and keeping the fit “business-casual”Guest Josh Smith on AAU reality, NIL money, and what today’s players don’t see comingCoaching your own kids, listening to wisdom, and keeping the lines open at homeUGA roots, Whitfield memories, and how school politics shaped the grindNBA life: circles, training staffs, staying healthy, and what we’d do differentlyCollege hoops debate: transfers, loyalty, and whether NIL should require two-year commitmentsEast standings predictions (Celtics, Knicks, Cavs, Bucks, Magic)Quick NFL sidebar, Falcons pain, and game-day tailgate ritualsDrop a “W” in the chat, tell us your take on NIL and transfers, and call your East top 4 below.TIME STAMPS:00:00 – Intro & Season 2 live energy02:20 – Memphis move & “business casual” fit talk04:40 – Meet guest Josh Smith & the new era of NIL08:15 – AAU money, high-school deals & the cost of loyalty12:10 – Coaching kids, parenting & passing down game16:05 – UGA roots, Whitefield stories & growing through school challenges21:40 – NBA lessons: keeping your circle tight & veteran wisdom25:55 – College hoops loyalty vs transfer culture30:00 – NIL caps, two-year rules & the new business of college sports33:10 – East standings predictions & playoff talk36:43 – Game prediction, tailgate laughs & final sign-offRecorded LIVE from the University of Georgia. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Dawg Talk episodes!-------------------------------------------- Connect with Josh Smith at: https://www.instagram.com/noigsmoove/?hl=en Follow Us: Dawg Talk Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thedawgtalkpod/ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: https://www.instagram.com/caldwellpope/ Jordan McGruder (J Mac): https://www.instagram.com/wordsfrommac/ Kenny Gaines: https://www.instagram.com/kennygaines12/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.