Ryan Hollins talks with NBA legend, Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell about the lessons he learned from his mistakes at Florida, his matchups against Michael Jordan, hitting the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals and what he thinks about future Rockets super-star Jalen Green.

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

Ryan Hollins talks with NBA legend, Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell about the lessons he learned from his mistakes at Florida, his matchups against Michael Jordan, hitting the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals and what he thinks about future Rockets super-star Jalen Green.
NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets Ryan Hollins follows the 2022 NBA rookie draft class, on and off the court, with weekly analysis and interviews.

Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets Ryan Hollins follows the 2022 NBA rookie draft class, on and off the court, with weekly analysis and interviews.

NBA Rookie Life with Ryan Hollins

Robert Horry and Jabari Davis take listeners through the greatest Finals series in NBA history. Using archival audio as well as commentary and discussion, Rob and Jabari bring the audience back to the most compelling and impactful Finals, while adding historical perspective and the personal touch that only a 7-time NBA champion can bring. 

Robert Horry and Jabari Davis take listeners through the greatest Finals series in NBA history. Using archival audio as well as commentary and discussion, Rob and Jabari bring the audience back to the most compelling and impactful Finals, while adding historical perspective and the personal touch that only a 7-time NBA champion can bring.

NBA Finals File

Vernon Maxwell on facing Jordan, Winning the Title and Jalen Green's future

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Ryan talks with 12 year NBA vet Ricky Davis about playing with the likes of Baron Davis, Dwyane Wade and Rookie year LeBron James. What was it like to face Allen Iverson in the playoffs, Rookie LeBron vs Wemby, following Vince Carter at the 2000 Dunk Contest and his controversial wrong rim rebound in pursuit of a triple-double.

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

Ryan talks with 12 year NBA vet Ricky Davis about playing with the likes of Baron Davis, Dwyane Wade and Rookie year LeBron James. What was it like to face Allen Iverson in the playoffs, Rookie LeBron vs Wemby, following Vince Carter at the 2000 Dunk Contest and his controversial wrong rim rebound in pursuit of a triple-double.
NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

Rookie LeBron vs Wemby, Triple-Double Controversy and Following Vince in the Dunk Contest with Ricky Davis

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Ryan talks with 13 year NBA vet Mike James about making it to the League despite going un-drafted. Mike goes into detail on the time he tried to fight Shaq after a game, his high school team beating Cam'ron and Ma$e in New York, and his 2004 Pistons dominating the Lakers on the way to the title. 

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

Ryan talks with 13 year NBA vet Mike James about making it to the League despite going un-drafted. Mike goes into detail on the time he tried to fight Shaq after a game, his high school team beating Cam'ron and Ma$e in New York, and his 2004 Pistons dominating the Lakers on the way to the title. 
NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

Mike James on almost fighting Shaq, beating Cam'ron and Ma$e, and his 2004 Pistons

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Ryan is joined by fellow 7-foot NBA vet Brendan Haywood to talk about how LeBron James and Michael Jordan are very different in their NBA Training Camp approaches. Plus, a season preview of the best Rookies to watch like Wemby, Scoot, Miller and even some sleepers to keep an eye on. 

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

Ryan is joined by fellow 7-foot NBA vet Brendan Haywood to talk about how LeBron James and Michael Jordan are very different in their NBA Training Camp approaches. Plus, a season preview of the best Rookies to watch like Wemby, Scoot, Miller and even some sleepers to keep an eye on. 
NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

Training Camp with Jordan and LeBron + NBA Rookies Season Preview

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Vernon Maxwell on facing Jordan, Winning the Title and Jalen Green's future

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