Vince & T-Mac on Tatum vs. Philly, the Rockets’ Rise & Ernie Johnson’s Retirement Announcement

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are talking all things NBA on Cousins! They react to Ernie Johnson’s retirement announcement, reflecting on his legendary broadcasting career and the impact he’s had on them personally. They also weigh in on the tension between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, their anticipated matchup, and what it’s like returning to face a former team, including T-Mac’s experience being booed in Toronto. Vince and T-Mac take fans behind the scenes of life on the road, sharing how they spent their downtime, prioritized rest, and prepared for games. Vince reveals his favorite arena to play in, while T-Mac makes his case for Kevin Garnett as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. The two discuss surprise teams, including the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors, and why Alperen Şengün’s physical dominance could help lead Houston to the Western Conference Finals. They also examine the Miami Heat’s struggles, how to maximize Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, and why T-Mac no longer views the Denver Nuggets as championship contenders. Plus, Vince and T-Mac share hilarious stories about their former coaches, including Butch Carter’s advice before the Slam Dunk Contest and Jeff Van Gundy’s brutally honest messages to his Rockets players, and recall memorable moments of getting dunked on throughout their careers. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:59 Reacting to Ernie Johnson’s Retirement Announcement 04:43 Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum Fallout 19:00 Xfinity Court Connections 29:35 The Most Electric NBA Game Atmosphere 31:17 Favorite NBA Arena to Play In 33:58 Kevin Garnett’s Place Among the Greatest Power Forwards 38:43 Why the Houston Rockets Could Reach the Western Conference Finals 44:10 Toronto Raptors: A Surprise Team in the East 46:00 The Most Disappointing NBA Teams This Season 51:02 Favorite NBA Rookies 55:11 Coach Said What!? 59:50 Poster Child: Memorable Moments Getting Dunked On 01:05:05 Just Cuz: Top 3 Eddie Murphy Movies 01:09:02 Wrap Up Follow Cousins on Social Media: Instagram:   / vinceandtmac   TikTok:   / vinceandtmac   X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook:   / vinceandtmac   Much love to our sponsors: Xfinity: Xfinity Shield is your defensive line at home and online with built-in WiFi protection features. Detect motion with your Xfinity Gateway, no cameras needed. Plus, your devices are protected from threats and risky sites the moment they connect. Get it now at xfinity.com/shield. https://www.xfinity.com/learn/deals/o... Uncrustables: Enjoy an Uncrustables right when you want one ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at http://ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS