The Fourth Man Podcast

To kick off the season we have two guests on this week’s episode. John Krolik is in his second year as a writer for the BIG3 and writes features, game recaps, and analysis articles. Uncle Jon is the CEO of Ball Hogs and works with the team on the court while helping grow the brand with off court initiatives. With John, we dive into how he got started, his first year covering the league, winners an...

Killer 3’s has been inches away from getting back to the playoffs for the first time since playing for a championship back in 2019, but they’ve come up just shy of another chance at a run. Enter Javier Carter. The only new player on this year’s roster this summer and the man they hope can help them get another shot at the Julius Erving trophy. Known as “Air” since his high school days, Carter has...

When Dusan Bulut entered the 2019 BIG3 Draft as the No. 1 FIBA 3x3 player in the world, it opened up a number of opportunities for not only other FIBA players but all players overseas. So when Bulut was named captain at the start of 2022, why not add his long time FIBA rival to the mix. Enter Karlis Lasmanis. Lasmanis, who won Olympic Gold in the first ever 3x3 games with Latvia, was someone Bulut...

The NBA is constantly looking for the next great prospect that will take the league by storm. Whether it’s a star or a key role player, we’ve seen over the past few years how coveted the young guy with potential is over a long time NBA vet. For KJ McDaniels, he’s been on both sides of the table. A young, defensive-wing with length and shot-blocking abilities, McDaniels had multiple teams excited a...

WE BACK! First episode of 2023 kicks off in a big way with an exciting update on the league's schedule this season. Plus, we review last year's playoff teams. What went right, what went wrong, and what's to come for Trilogy, Power, 3 Headed Monsters and Aliens. DRIP: https://join.dripshop.live/4thManPod FOLLOW: Twitter - https://twitter.com/4thManPod IG - https://www.instagram.com/4thmanpod/ Tik T...

The road to the BIG3 looks a lot different for everyone and Ray Nixon is no different. But for Ray, he was always the next guy selected, the next guy picked up, etc. But once he finally got the opportunity, he delivered in heroic fashion. We dive into Ray’s journey before the BIG3, the moment he was called up to the BIG3, what went into his 22-point breakout in Week 8 and life off the court. And w...

It’s been an interesting journey for Jeff Ayres. Won an NBA championship, played alongside NBA greats like James Harden/Tim Duncan and had a successful career overseas. He’s earned every opportunity. But after his first game in the BIG3, even he couldn’t believe the type of opportunity that was being presented. We get into his experience playing alongside a young James Harden, his time with the Sp...

Isaiah Austin might have the most interesting journey to being a professional athlete in all of sports. A 7-footer with handles like a guard, the Baylor star still made his dream a reality despite playing blind in one eye and being diagnosed with Marfan’s Syndrome days before he was about to be selected as a lottery pick in the NBA. After five years overseas, Isaiah put away his passport for now a...

When Earl Clark was selected second overall in last year’s BIG3 Draft it surprised some. But those who knew Earl or had seen him play knew this was one of the best guys in the league from the jump. After one season, Clark’s already captured Defensive Player of the Year honors along with winning a championship. So why does it seem like there still isn’t a lot of discussion around his name in the ba...

It’s over. The most competitive season in BIG3 history just ended after Trilogy knocked off Power in the A. The defending champs went back-to-back, setting a multitude of firsts between players and coaches. We recap a fun weekend in Atlanta that also included the celebrity and All-Star game, highlight how Trilogy won and briefly preview the long offseason. Follow: Twitter - https://twitter.com/4th...

The end is near and a champion will be crowned Sunday afternoon. Trilogy and Power are set to square off in a battle of the first two BIG3 champions. Trilogy has a chance to repeat and win their third title while Power has a chance to match Trilogy with a second ring. We preview the championship game and get you prepared for the biggest game of the season. Follow: Twitter - https://twitter.com/4th...

It seemed like a no-brainer that Quincy Miller would be one of the 22 players selected in this year’s BIG3 draft after showing a glimpse of what he could do with Bivouac last year. However, Miller went undrafted and now he’s out to prove the jury wrong. Miller joined 3HM and is a big reason why they are 6-1 while at the top of the standings. We get into his career leading up to the BIG3, what he l...

Dominique Johnson’s history of trailblazing new paths dates all the way back to the beginning of his professional career coming out of then NAIA school Azusa Pacific University. Now as a first-round pick in the BIG3, Johnson adds to his list of accomplishments as an underrated player gone pro. But he’s hoping to build on that list a little more as we inch closer to the playoffs. We get into Dom’s...

Let’s hold ourselves accountable here. The name Sek Henry didn’t necessarily ring a bell to most of us when he was drafted at the end of the first round to Enemies. Maybe if you’re from the LA area, you remember the days when Henry was a top recruit coming out of high school. But one thing that’s never changed about Sek is the ability to get buckets. During the 2022 BIG3 Draft that was the main po...

DaJuan Summers was inches away from a long career in the NBA but ultimately decided to move abroad and play overseas for the betterment of his family. While regretful at times, Summers now has an opportunity to capitalize playing stateside.   Summers, who was the seventh pick in the 2022 BIG3 Draft, emerged in Week 2 dropping 18 points and 7 rebounds in Tri-State’s blowout win. This despite going...

There was some doubt casted when Nancy Lieberman decided to use her second round pick for Power on her son TJ Cline. But TJ made it apparent in Week 1 why you can never doubt his moms. Following at 16-point outing, that included the game-winning shot for Power, TJ discussed with us why this year was the perfect time to play in the BIG3, the process of making Glen Rice Jr the No. 1 pick, why this P...

It’s not often that a good opportunity comes back around but when Jordan Norwood had another shot to work with blockchain technology and cryptocurrency; he took it. Norwood, a former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl 50 champion, created the Whitelist NFT in October of 2021 and their first public mint sold out in January of 2022.   However, if you told him he’d be the majority owner of a profession...

When Gerald Green told his brother Garlon to enter his name into the BIG3 draft pool, his intentions were to take little bro in the second round. So while Garlon will make his debut this weekend, it’s not exactly with the team he expected to be on or with his brother as a teammate. We get into how draft night was a success and a fail, thoughts around his Tri-State squad, why Gerald might have the...

The emphasis coming into the year for Stacy Davis was to improve as a defender. And after a solid season in Poland, Davis now has a chance to show his two-way prowess on an even bigger platform.   Drawing comparisons to PJ Tucker, Ball Hogs were looking for a big guard and nabbed Davis with their first pick at No. 4. The Pepperdine alum averaged under 18 PPG this season and during his first chance...

Deshawn Stephens may be wrapping up his 10th year playing professionally overseas but mentally, he’s already got his sights set on the states. Stephens went No. 2 overall in the 2022 BIG3 draft to Aliens and despite not being able to participate at the combine, he was ready to stay up all night if it meant hearing his name called. In fact, he did. We get into his draft night experience, his new te...

If you don’t know the name Will McDonald, now’s your chance to get used to it. McDonald never played in the NBA but after a 19-year career overseas, he converted to the BIG3 and never looked back. One of the few bigs with old school type game, McDonald has been one of the best to do it and is in a prime position to help Ball Hogs take that next leap. We get into his promotion to Ball Hogs’ co-capt...

Mario Chalmers is set to enter his third season in the BIG3 but this time around he’s in a new role with high aspirations. The 2x NBA champ, who was named captain of 3’s Company, has won at every level in basketball and needs a BIG3 championship to complete the gauntlet. And after naming Michael Beasley and Brandon Rush as co-captains, the probability of a championship run seem higher than ever. W...

Season 5 of the BIG3 is already shaping up to be one of the best summers yet. One team has a new owner, another team has a new captain and a legend has stepped down and we haven't even gotten to the combine yet. We update you on the latest around the BIG3 and give you our thoughts on the current 2022 draft pool. Follow: Twitter - https://twitter.com/4thManPod IG - https://www.instagram.com/4thmanp...

In Year 2 of the BIG3 tryouts, the competition has gotten stiffer (obviously) but it's also filtered out the gritty, creative lengths players are willing to go through in hopes of playing professionally. Victor Evans was determined to punch his ticket to the BIG3 combine even if it meant traveling the country. We get into his tryout experience, how destiny played a part, his relationship with Core...

TK Edogi wasn’t even planning to try out for the BIG3. Now, after multiple years playing overseas, he’s headed to Vegas for a chance to showcase his skillset and be drafted. We get into what led him to his decision, his experience at the tryout, how “The Run” family prepared him and what he’s looking to display at the combine. Follow: Twitter - https://twitter.com/4thManPod IG - https://www.instag...