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Anfernee Simons joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to discuss his new role with the Philadelphia 76ers and the challenges of playing alongside superstars.

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady welcome fellow Florida native and new Philadelphia 76ers guard Anfernee Simons to The Cousins to discuss joining a revamped Sixers roster featuring LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey, what it takes to fit alongside superstar talent, and the lessons Damian Lillard taught him during their years together in Portland. Anfernee opens up about embracing different roles throughout his career, while Vince and T-Mac explain why sacrificing your ego and adapting your game is what separates players who last in the NBA from those who don't. They also share advice on what it's like playing with LeBron and the mindset required to thrive on a championship contender. Plus, Anfernee looks back on winning the 2021 NBA Dunk Contest with his unforgettable "kiss the rim" dunk, explains what it was like being named after Penny Hardaway, and reveals why Tracy McGrady—not Penny—became the player he modeled his game after. In a full-circle moment, T-Mac reflects on how Penny inspired his own career and why he remains one of his all-time favorite players. 00:00 – Intro 01:51 – Thoughts On The Rebuilt Philly Roster 12:21 – FanDuel "Pick A Side" 18:42 – Anfernee…

People in this episode

Hosts: Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady

Guest: Anfernee Simons

Topics covered

• NBA
• Philadelphia 76ers
• Anfernee Simons
• LeBron James
• team dynamics
• basketball roles
• Dunk Contest

Keywords

• Anfernee Simons
• LeBron James
• Jaylen Brown
• NBA
• Dunk Contest
• team roles
• basketball

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