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Danny Green (Part 2)
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- Byron Scott's Fast Break
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- Jan 19, 2026
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- 3037
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Summary
Did Kawhi Leonard really think winning in 2019 put him past Kobe Bryant? Danny Green shuts down the rumor, explains how it started, and breaks down why Kobe’s five rings, mindset, and 20-year body of work still live in a different category. Then Danny takes you inside the 2019 Raptors championship run with Nick Nurse — the pressure, the personalities, and the locker room tension that comes with chasing a ring. He also opens up about what it meant to play and win in Los Angeles after Kobe’s passing, and why that season carried a different kind of weight. Plus, Danny talks about what’s hurting the modern game — foul baiting, free throws, and manipulating the rules — and why fans miss real physical basketball. And of course… he closes with an all-time Shaq story, because nothing says “NBA rookie experience” like getting your Christmas Day waffle stolen by a legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices