Welcome back to Dawg Talk Podcast, recorded live from the iconic wrap-around terrace suite at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas during NBA Summer League! In this powerful episode, J Mac, KCP, and Kenny Gaines sit down with their former college coach and longtime mentor, Coach Mark Fox.

With over 300 wins under his belt and coaching stops at Nevada, Georgia, and Cal, Coach Fox brings stories, laughs, and wisdom to the table. From humble beginnings in Garden City, Kansas, to navigating the new era of college hoops (NIL, transfer portal, and SEC expansion), Coach Fox reflects on lessons from the past and the evolution of the game.

Hear never-before-told recruiting stories, locker room moments, and how KCP went from "French Fry" freshman to NBA champion and leader. Whether you're a coach, a player, or just love the game—this one's for you.

TimeStamps:

• 00:00 – Live from Vegas: Dawg Talk kicks off
• 02:03 – Coach Mark Fox joins the show
• 06:05 – Coach Fox’s journey into coaching & Kansas roots
• 10:12 – Early coaching lessons & behind-the-scenes realities
• 15:05 – KCP’s college transformation & leadership growth
• 19:50 – Kenny on coaching for the first time
• 24:00 – NIL era, recruiting chaos & the future of college hoops
• 29:20 – KCP’s recruiting story & family influence
• 35:00 – Coach Fox on academics, impact & legacy
• 40:08 – SEC now vs then + what’s next in college basketball
• 43:30 – Closing thoughts & Fox gives his flowers

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In this legendary Dawg Talk Podcast episode, J Mac, Kenny, and KCP sit down with the one and only John Wall — 5-time NBA All-Star, #1 overall draft pick, and Kentucky legend — live from the wraparound terrace suite at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League.

John gets real about:

-The pressure of being a top prospect and going #1 overall

-His viral high school mixtape days and why he wore #11

-Why he chose Kentucky over hometown schools like UNC and NC State

-The locker room dynamics with Bradley Beal and the Wizards

-Playing through injuries, losing seasons, and lessons from vets like Sam Cassell

-What’s really keeping him out of the league today -His love for the game, fatherhood, and what’s next

Plus, we get into prep hoops, the evolution of point guards, the state of the NBA, Miami runs with Beasley, and what he's bumpin' in the whip.

Tap in for an unfiltered convo with one of the coldest point guards of our era.

TimeStamps:

• 00:00 – Intro from Las Vegas + Dawg Talk crew check-in
• 01:35 – Welcoming John Wall + viral mixtape origin story
• 02:39 – Going viral before social media & Kentucky experience
• 10:31 – Pressure of being the #1 pick + early grind
• 12:27 – The Bradley Beal era + what went wrong in D.C.
• 16:40 – Leaving Washington & bouncing back in Houston
• 18:11 – Miami runs + competing to stay sharp
• 20:52 – Evolution of the point guard position
• 25:32 - New playing styles across the league
• 26:34 – John’s top point guards today
• 33:35 - What’s next post-career

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This special edition episode has been brought to you by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

In this episode of Dawg Talk, we’re posted up in the Wraparound Terrace Suite at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with none other than Cam Johnson—NBA sharpshooter, science enthusiast, and newly traded Denver Nugget.

J Mac, KG (Kenny Gaines), and KCP (Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) chop it up with Cam about his recent trade from Brooklyn to Denver, adjusting to a championship-contending culture, learning from stars like Chris Paul, and what it's really like playing through the highs and lows of NBA life.

But this convo doesn’t stop at basketball. The fellas dive into everything from playoff memories, team chemistry, and film study habits… to flat earth theories, aliens, moon landings, Area 51 conspiracies, and science classes that’ll have you questioning what’s real.

This one’s raw, insightful, and hilarious. Welcome to Dawg Talk—where we talk hoops, real life, and the wild stuff in between.

TimeStamps:

• 00:00 Intro from Las Vegas + Suite Tour
• 03:00 Cam Johnson joins the show
• 05:20 Getting traded to Denver
• 07:30 First reactions to trade news
• 10:30 The mindset of being traded in the NBA
• 13:20 Comparing roles in Brooklyn vs Denver
• 17:30 Studying film and improving offensively
• 20:30 KCP on adapting to role players’ opportunities
• 23:30 Bubble basketball memories
• 26:30 2021 NBA Finals run with the Suns
• 30:00 Chris Paul’s leadership and impact
• 33:00 Game 7 loss to Dallas & Phoenix crowd vibes
• 36:00 Cam’s thoughts on space, science & aliens
• 39:00 Flat Earth & moon landing conspiracies
• 42:00 Science, gravity, and deep space theory
• 45:00 Would Cam study science after retirement?
• 48:00 Final laughs + ‘F Them Kids’ book mention
• 50:00 Closing out – Like, Share, Subscribe!

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