Unguarded by Fred VanVleet

Unguarded Podcast Ep. 15 ft. Shakur Stevenson
"Shakur Stevenson pulls up to Unguarded and he does NOT hold back! We get into his legacy, upcoming fights, the Moneyverse movement, and his take on Bud Crawford. Plus — is Shakur really a multi-sport athlete? Fred Sees weighs in too. This one's MUST-LISTEN energy from start to finish! 🥊🔥"

Episode 14 of Unguarded dives straight into the conversations shaping the league right now. The crew breaks down the heated MVP race—who’s really deserving it and what separates the contenders—before zooming out to the bigger question: who actually is the face of the NBA today?
They also tap into Houston’s growing basketball energy with the return of the WNBA to the city, what that means for the culture, and why it matters beyond the court. Plus, an honest look at the Rockets’ recent struggles—what’s going wrong, what needs to change, and where the team goes from here.
Real perspective, unfiltered takes, and a mix of league-wide debate with hometown insight—this one’s for the true hoops fans.

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Episode 12 of Unguarded introduces a new voice to the show. Houston journalist Sarge “Big Sarge” Media joins Fred and Quez as the newest permanent host, bringing a media perspective to the conversation.
The guys dive into some of the biggest topics in sports right now including NBA injuries, Jayson Tatum’s return, and an update on Fred’s health status. They also have a real conversation about the growing tension between NBA players and the media, including the discourse around Russell Westbrook and how narratives are shaped from the outside looking in.
Off the court, the crew reacts to the surprising story around Dak Prescott and a bachelor party fallout, plus the wild situation involving Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore beating charges but still being at the center of a crazy headline.
From locker room perspective to media insight, Episode 12 brings honest conversation, laughs, and unfiltered takes.

Draymond Green joins Unguarded with Fred VanVleet and Marquez Beeks for an unfiltered conversation about the moments that shaped his career — the good, the controversial, and everything in between. Draymond opens up about the “crash out” moments that defined public perception of him, how he’s learned from them, and why his legacy will be about much more than the headlines.
The three dive into what it really means to stand on principles in the NBA, balancing competitiveness with accountability, and the importance of family off the court. Draymond also reflects on his brotherhood with Stephen Curry and the foundation behind the Warriors’ championship culture. Raw, honest, and full of perspective — this is Draymond Green like you’ve rarely heard him.