Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady

2026 No. 5 overall pick, Keaton Wagler, joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to relive the moments leading up to the NBA Draft, from tough pre-draft workouts to finding the perfect draft suit. He explains why he never expected his freshman season to be one-and-done. He also discusses why his 46-point Illinois vs. Purdue performance convinced him he was ready for the NBA and why he’s excited to compete against Kevin Durant.

Plus, Tracy McGrady reveals how he was almost included in the near 1997 Scottie Pippen trade. 

00:00 — Intro

02:10 — Draft Process

20:03 — The Aftermath Of The Draft 

23:12 — Best Draft Class

27:18 — Best Duo Debate

29:56 — T-Mac Getting Acclimated To Toronto 

33:09 — Welcome To The League Moment

43:19 — Keaton Wagler Interview

44:58 — Keaton’s One And Done Season

48:08 — Realizing The NBA Is Achievable 

49:50 — 46 Point Career High Against Purdue

54:56 — Keaton’s Draft Workout Process

01:01:30 — Tyrese Halliburton as Keaton’s comp

01:04:31 — Wrap

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Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are joined by legendary New York rapper Jadakiss for a special edition of Cousins Podcast live from New York on NBA Draft Night. Jadakiss breaks down performing at the Knicks' championship parade and the moment he believed the Knicks could win the NBA Finals.

Plus, Jadakiss, Vince, and T-Mac react to the Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, discussing how he fits alongside Bam Adebayo and what the move means for the Heat's title chances. Jada also shares his thoughts on rap writing versus freestyling and compares today's NBA stars to hip-hop icons Jay-Z, Biggie, Lil Wayne, as well as himself.

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00:00 — Intro

01:50 — Knicks Parade

03:35 — Knicks’ Championship Run

10:00 — Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson

12:30 — Collaborating With Different Artists

16:42 — Hip-Hop & NBA Player Comps

19:20 — Giannis Trade To Miami 

24:14 — Will The Heat Win The Eastern Conference Next Season?

26:35 — Wrap

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady react to the New York Knicks knocking off Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 to win the NBA Finals and explain why it's one of the greatest championship runs they've ever seen. Vince Carter also reveals why Jalen Brunson's Finals performance reminded him of Allen Iverson and makes the case for Brunson being one of the greatest New York Knicks of all time.

Plus, T-Mac and Vince debate whether the criticism De’Aaron Fox has received throughout the series is fair and explain why Dylan Harper should be in the Spurs' starting lineup immediately next season.

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00:00 — Intro

01:00 — Knicks Fan In NYC

03:07 — Where Knicks’ Championship Ranks 

04:40 — Jalen Brunson Finals Performance

09:05 — Meaningful NBA Titles

10:30 — Former Knicks Players Celebrating

12:40 — Jalen Brunson Player Comps 

15:10 — 10 Reasons Knicks Were The Better Team

20:17 — De’Aaron Fox Criticism

27:05 — Greatest Knicks Player 

27:50 — Wemby As A Closer

30:07 — Dylan Harper 

33:11 — Spurs Guards

34:24 — Will Spurs Win NBA Finals Next Year?

39:37 — Karl-Anthony Towns Extension

42:45 — Duos To Watch Next Season

46:05 — Wrap

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady react to the New York Knicks' commanding 2-0 lead over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. Led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are now just two wins away from an NBA championship.

T-Mac explains why Victor Wembanyama must dominate the first six minutes of Game 3 to shift momentum back to San Antonio. Vince Carter also breaks down why Karl-Anthony Towns is his clear choice for NBA Finals MVP if the Knicks go on to win the title.

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00:00 — Intro

02:00 — Wemby’s Performance

04:10 — Knicks Fandom 

08:51 — Spurs Inexperience

11:05 — De’Aaron Fox

13:00 — What Spurs Can’t Do Game 3

15:45 — Wemby Positioning

18:25 — Wemby’s Turnover In Game 2 

26:26 — Spurs Last Possession In Game 2lll

35:35 — What Spurs Need To Do To Avoid Sweep

42:48 — Knicks 13-Game Win Streak 

44:51 — Coach Mike Brown

46:00 — Superstars In NBA Finals

51:25 — Karl-Anthony Towns

52:45 — Stephon Castle

54:37 — Will KAT Win Finals MVP?

58:00 — Wemby and De’Aaron Fox Duo

59:55 — Will The Knicks Sweep?

01:01:00 — Game 3 Expectations

01:04:00 — Who Raised You?

01:07:05 — Wrap

Baltimore's finest is in the building.

NBA legend Muggsy Bogues joins Cousins to share stories from his remarkable career, including what it was like playing alongside a young Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady with the Toronto Raptors.

Muggsy shares stories from his playoff battles with Michael Jordan, discusses what made the 1980s and 1990s NBA one of the toughest eras ever, and explains how his relentless full-court defense helped him become one of the most respected point guards in the league despite being the shortest player in NBA history.

Plus, he shares stories that show just how different the NBA used to be, including players smoking in the locker room at halftime.

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00:00 — Intro

02:16 — Playing With Vince And T-Mac In Toronto

13:21 — Heart Over Height Mentality

16:27 — Defending Full Court 

17:51 — Growing Up In Baltimore

19:20 — Gaining National Attention

21:15 — The Muggsy Rule

24:22 — Pass First Mentality

25:00 — Welcome To The League Moment 

28:26 — Favorite Matchups 

31:41 — Dunbar High School

37:18 — NBA Draft Process 

39:24 — Drafted By The Washington Bullets

41:45 — Charlotte Hornets Expansion Team

43:00 — Inspiration Growing Up

46:15 — Charlotte Hornets

48:18 — Importance Of Vets

53:00 — Raptors Stories

57:14 — Will Spurs Win The NBA Finals

01:01:50 — Playoff Series Vs Michael Jordan

01:05:27 — Space Jam

01:08:07 — Playing With Dell Curry

01:11:11 — Steph Curry

01:13:50 — Who Raised You?

01:17:15 — Wrap