Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady

On this episode of Cousins, legendary actor Larenz Tate joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady for a candid conversation about playing Berry Gordy in the highly anticipated Michael biopic. He discusses what it was like working alongside Jaafar Jackson and the pressure of portraying one of music’s most influential figures.

He also reflects on his iconic career, including landing his breakout role in Menace II Society, working with Nia Long in Love Jones, and becoming one of the defining actors of the ’90s.

Plus, Larenz takes fans inside the Power universe, discussing his role as Rashad Tate, working with Courtney Kemp and 50 Cent, viral Power memes, and the surprising story behind originally being cast as Ghost’s lawyer, Terry Silver.

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00:00: Intro

02:16: Best Role: Menace II Society

02:15: Famous Lines That Were Improvised

09:48: Collaborating With Producers And Directors 

16:08: First Acting Job On Twilight Zone

17:58: Actors Larenz Looked Up To

19:35: Redd Foxx As A Mentor

21:00: Gaining Confidence As An Actor

23:38: Preparing For Dead Presidents 

29:02: Why Do Fools Fall In Love 

31:03: Love Jones

33:00: Councilman Tate And The Power Universe 

38:17: Memes From Power

41:39: New Biopic ‘Michael’

49:08: Will The Knicks Win The NBA Finals

50:10: Longevity In Acting

53:18: Denzel As Malcolm X or Jamie Foxx As Ray

56:10: On-Screen Chemistry

58:34: VC Signature Move

59:54: Mentorship & Ownership

01:14:55: Playing Pickup At T-Mac House

01:09:55: Who Raised You?

01:17:03: Wrap

NBA legends Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are joined by Tim Hardaway Sr., Muggsy Bogues, and Quinn Cook for a special edition of Cousins. Inspired by T-Mac’s new OBL one-on-one basketball league, the group shares untold stories from legendary one-on-one battles against teammates throughout their NBA careers.

Tim and Vince also relive the iconic moment Vince dunked over a 7-footer during the 2000 Summer Olympics and reveal how Kevin Garnett dominated Team USA during practice.

Plus, the crew talks about teaming up with T-Mac as team owners in OBL, the future of one-on-one basketball, and the importance of giving back to the next generation of players.

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00:00: Intro

01:40: OBL Ownership

02:15: Teammates Played One-On-One Against In The NBA

09:58: Anybody Can Get Cooked Playing One-On-One

12:38: Tim Hardaway Sr. Vs Joe Dumars 

13:38: Quinn Cook Vs Damian Lillard

17:27: Quinn Cook Welcome To The League Moment

22:10: Vince Dunk 2000 Olympics

28:45: Kevin Garnett Vs Team USA

32:58: Teammates You Would Pick To Play In A 1-on-1 Tournament 

37:10: Playing Against Muggsy

39:39: Tim Hardaway Sr. New Book 

40:33: Old NBA Smoking In Locker Rooms

43:24: OKC Postseason Play

45:38: Signature Move On The Court

52:00: OBL Basketball League

01:03:40:Team Ownership

01:10:41: Bringing OBL Global 

01:14:09: Drake Name Dropping Muggsy On New Album

01:14:55: Name Drops In Hip-Hop Lyrics

01:17:03: Wrap

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are joined by NBA legend and Duke icon Grant Hill to discuss his Hall of Fame career. Grant reflects on what could’ve been when he teamed up with T-Mac in Orlando, talks about beating the Dream Team in college, shares iconic Duke–North Carolina rivalry stories, and discusses what’s next for USA Basketball leading up to the 2028 Olympics.

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00:00: Intro

01:40: Playing With T-Mac In Orlando

09:40: Grants Style Of Play

17:20: Best Conference Finals Matchup For Knicks

24:40: Will The Knicks And OKC Make The Finals? 

26:00: Young Penny Hardaway?

27:54: Grant Choosing Duke Over UNC

29:40: Duke - UNC Rivalry

31:40: Coach K Coaching Style

33:34: Duke - UNC Rivalry Continued 

37:18: Is UNC Still A Blue Blood?

40:03: Playing Against The Dream Team 

47:12: Fila Signature Shoes

52:20: Co-Winning ROY With J Kidd

53:54: Signature Move On The Court

55:42: Grants Ankle Injury And Emotional Toll

01:07:35: Grant Playing with VC And Steve Nash

01:12:00: Playing With Allan Houston 

01:14:15: USA Basketball 

01:18:08: Daughter Becoming An MMA Fighter

01:22:20: Passion For Music

01:24:50: Wrap

Vince Carter and T-Mac explain how to stop Jalen Brunson and why they believe the 76ers will bounce back after their Game 1 loss to the Knicks. Plus, their reaction to Anthony Edwards’ return and Victor Wembanyama struggling against the Timberwolves’ defense.

Then, Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper joins Cousins to talk playoff mentality, winning FOUR straight championships, and what it was like playing with Cheryl Miller at USC.

The 2x League MVP also previews the upcoming WNBA season and why she’s excited for Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers.

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00:00: Intro

01:20: How Will 76ers Bounce Back Vs Knicks

09:20: How To Guard Jalen Brunson

11:40: Mikal Bridges And Josh Hart

15:57: Timberwolves Confidence 

22:43: Should The Spurs Have Called A Timeout?

24:41: Adjustments Spurs Should Make

29:15: Will The Spurs Advance To The Conference Finals

31:40: Cynthia Cooper 

33:00: Playoff Mentality 

40:10: Championship Run

42:20: Playing Through Grief After Losing Her Mother and Teammate Kim Perrot

45:00: Toughest Championship

46:38: Comets Getting Past Egos 

50:07: Underrated Players 

52:14: Cheryl Miller And USC 

56:20: Court Chemistry With Kim Perrot 

57:15: 30th WNBA Season

58:40: Growth Of The WNBA

01:00:40: Mentoring A’Ja Wilson and Jewell Lloyd 

01:05:19: Who Raised You?

01:07:45: Wrap

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady react to the first round of the NBA playoffs including Jaylen Brown’s comments after the Celtics lost a 3-1 lead against the 76ers, why the Orlando Magic need to build around Paolo Banchero after firing head coach Jamahl Mosley and the Cavs surviving Game 7 against a young Raptors team. 

VC and T-Mac also preview Eastern and Western Conference Round 2 matchups, discussing whether Jarrett Allen can be Cleveland’s X-factor, the anticipation of Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks vs. Joel, Embiid, Tyreese Maxey, Paul George and the 76ers, why the Spurs should be worried about the Timberwolves, and what the Los Angeles Lakers need to avoid getting swept by the  Oklahoma City Thunder.

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00:00: Intro

01:05: Jaylen Brown Comments On Refs And Joel Embiid Flopping

04:25: Celtics Loss To 76ers

07:38: Magic Firing Head Coach Jamahl Mosley

19:17: Cavs Survive Raptors And Advance to Conference Semis

23:17: Cavs Vs Pistons Preview

28:26: 76ers Vs Knicks Preview

35:15: Will Jalen Brunson Lead All Scorers In Series Vs Knicks

37:04: Timberwolves Vs Spurs Preview

42:05: Lakers Vs OKC Preview

45:26: Donovan Mitchell And James Harden Court Chemistry

46:28: Tyrese Maxey And V. J. Edgecombe Duo 

48:28: Family Dynamic: Who Raised You?

52:35: Wrap