The Tee'd Up Podcast

Brandon Jennings’ basketball journey was a truly disruptive one. Coming up in LA, he was a phenomenon. A dynamic scorer who played with an edge and ducked no smoke. He left California for Oak Hill Academy and then opted to play (and get paid as a pro) overseas rather than the college route. By the team he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks he had the poise and the polish to make an immediate impac...

With a name like God Shammgod, you’re literally anointed at birth. Coming up in New York, the Mecca of basketball, Shamm was anointed as one of those special point guards in a city rich in PG talent. Combine playing in a golden era of NYC talent, where creativity and swagger ruled supreme, Shamm we primed to stand out. And then having an all-time signature move…that’s the stuff of legend.  Now Sha...

For the Ja 3 “Make Them Watch Tour” to China the full squad made the trip overseas. Beyond the rollout of the shoe, it was a tour that connected to fans, with some time on the court and of course some time to take in the culture. On their stop in Shanghai, the crew connected with Alexia of Complex China and hip hop artist Skai.  For Tee, Phil, Tap, Trey, JT and Ja it was a chance to talk through t...

Memphis born and raised, Elliot Perry is a pillar in a city deeply rooted in basketball culture. Coming up, Elliot aka Chuck, was a point guard phenom. His game was built around tough competition, accepting all challengers and making an impact however possible. When it came time to go to college, he chose to stay a play for Memphis State. A school that matched both his intensity and desire.  For E...

Nolan Smith was literally born into basketball. The son of Derek Smith, who won a championship in Louisville, a 9-year pro, who tragically passed. For Nolan that tragedy linked him to the game and motivated him to be great. He went on to Duke, was a standout player and won a national championship.  Over the past 9 nine years, Nolan has turned the page to coaching. When injuries cut his playing car...

As we learn the journey’s of how pros discover the game, develop their talent and the people behind them along the way, the Morant story is equal parts unique, motivating and inspiring. In this special and candid assembly of Team Morant we gather within the circle to hear perspectives from D-Tap, Jonathan Thomas, Trey Draper, along with Phil, Tee and Ja. To know this group is to know the why. Star...

Of any player in NBA history, none have had the journey quite like Gilbert Arenas. A connection to the game and love of competition started early, but he was largely slept on. He waited for his opportunity, and at every level, when he got his moment, he took over. When Agent Zero was at his peak with the Wizards, few players on the planet could touch his game. Then when injuries and controversies...

Known as one of the toughest defenders to ever do it, Tony Allen’s game was a reflection of his personality. For the hard working, hard nosed and savvy kid from Chicago, his journey was one that nearly took him far from basketball. Coming up in Chi-town, the streets were as influential as the court, Tony had some help and good fortune to even get on a high school squad. Then he went the JUCO route...

The journey started from humble beginnings and a love of sports. For two brothers, Phil and Tee Morant, they tried just about anything competitive en route to a passion for basketball. That passion remained constant to the NBA world they walk in today. As we find out, Tee’s “GPS” for passing on the game from father to son was packed with skill, smarts and life lessons. With what began as a dream,...

Sit courtside at an NBA game, and you’re up close and personal not only to the competition, but the trash talk, the banter and the game within the game. Sit courtside at a Memphis Grizzlies game and you’ll find Tee Morant, a part of the action with plenty to say about it... What you don’t know about Tee Morant, is that it’s been part of his connection to the game since his early years. Now as the...