The Old Man and The Three

Jordan Ramirez

Recently announced as a correspondent, Tyrese Haliburton once again joined The Old Man and The Three podcast, featuring fellow NBA player JJ Redick and Tommy Alter.

Sacramento's rookie touched on multiple topics, including Harrison Barnes' incredible game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

But, it was his story about Damian Lillard hitting the ‘follow back’ on Instagram that brought the laughs.

""[Carmelo Anthony] and [Damian Lillard] came up to me after the game," Haliburton said, describing the moments following the March 4 game in Portland.

"They were checking on me. I was like 'Wow, that's cool.'"

Hilariously, it was later on when Haliburton found out Portland's star point guard was already checking on him.

""I might sound like a fan when I say this, but Dame followed me on [Instagram] and I didn't even know." Haliburton proclaimed. “I was like, ‘when did Dame follow me?’ It was pretty cool."

It was just one of many memorable moments to come for Haliburton and Lillard.

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Haliburton Tells Hilarious Story of Lillard's Follow Back

No. 0 is still only a rookie, but that hasn't stopped him from earning league-wide recognition.

On Sunday evening prior to tip-off, Tyrese Haliburton was presented his award for Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January and February.

Recently, Haliburton was announced as a correspondent for The Old Man and The Three podcast, featuring fellow NBA player JJ Redick and Tommy Alter.

“We’ve played against Brooklyn, but without KD. And from the beginning until the end of the game, it was just bucket, bucket, ISO, bucket," Haliburton recently recalled on the show.

"They’re getting to wherever they want to get to. It’s crazy. The biggest one for me is in transition. Kyrie is coming down, and I’m the first one back — so I got to check him.”

He continues: “He takes it, backs up, gets into ISO, hits a hundred moves, then steps back into a three, and as he lets it go, James yells over, ‘Can I have this dance Kyrie?’ and it goes nothing but net. I’m like, ‘oh my god, let’s just get back to the offense.’ It’s ridiculous. They’ll always get to their spot no matter what you do."

In addition to his moment in Brooklyn, Haliburton touched on NBA Top Shot, his favorite basketball moments in movies and more.

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Haliburton Joins The Old Man and The Three as Correspondent

Tracee Jay

Kings guard De’Aaron Fox linked up with JJ Redick for his second appearance on The Old Man and The Three podcast on Thursday.

As both players spent weeks in the Orlando bubble, insight was shared on some of the favorite and least favorite elements of the eight-game slate.

Fox liked that the Bubble “gave us an AAU vibe” and that he “enjoyed seeing [other NBA players] more than you would have [normally].”

However, at the top of his Bubble pet-peeves was that Florida humidity.

“I’m from [Houston] so I’m used to humidity, but Florida is a different level.”

The conversation eventually shifted towards Kings basketball.

Swipa revealed his feelings leading up to the Draft before he was selected by Sacramento.

“I want[ed] to go to 5, I want[ed] to be the fifth and go to the Kings.”

The Kentucky product made it clear that he wants to be a part of the squad that ends the 14-year playoff drought.

“It’s hard as hell, especially being in the West. But, just being able to part of [making the playoffs] would be something special.” He continued, “If we can end up building a championship contending team, then it’s like you’re winning a championship in Sacramento, that’s looked at a lot differently. You probably feel better than you do with anything else and I just want to be a part of that process.”

For Fox, this process started with a good foundation.

No. 5 cherished the sage advice he received from his previous veteran teammates like Vince Carter, Zach Randolph, Garrett Temple, and George Hill. According to the De’Aaron it’s helped him tailor his game even more.

Swipa knows even with the mentorship he’s received, the work begins in the gym.

“I have to be able to take and make threes.” Fox expanded, “at the end of the day, I know to be valuable and to win, you have to be able to make threes.”

From the hour-long conversation, one thing is clear: De’Aaron is ready to get back to work for Sacramento.

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