Episode Details

2026 No. 5 overall pick, Keaton Wagler, joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to relive the moments leading up to the NBA Draft, from tough pre-draft workouts to finding the perfect draft suit. He explains why he never expected his freshman season to be one-and-done. He also discusses why his 46-point Illinois vs. Purdue performance convinced him he was ready for the NBA and why he’s excited to compete against Kevin Durant.

Plus, Tracy McGrady reveals how he was almost included in the near 1997 Scottie Pippen trade. 

00:00 — Intro

02:10 — Draft Process

20:03 — The Aftermath Of The Draft 

23:12 — Best Draft Class

27:18 — Best Duo Debate

29:56 — T-Mac Getting Acclimated To Toronto 

33:09 — Welcome To The League Moment

43:19 — Keaton Wagler Interview

44:58 — Keaton’s One And Done Season

48:08 — Realizing The NBA Is Achievable 

49:50 — 46 Point Career High Against Purdue

54:56 — Keaton’s Draft Workout Process

01:01:30 — Tyrese Halliburton as Keaton’s comp

01:04:31 — Wrap

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