Keaton Wagler On Being The No. 5 Overall Pick, 46-Point Breakout + T-Mac’s Almost Pippen Trade

Keaton Wagler On Being The No. 5 Overall Pick, 46-Point Breakout + T-Mac’s Almost Pippen Trade

From Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady by AMP Sports, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady

July 1, 2026 · 55 min

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Keaton Wagler discusses his journey to the NBA Draft and his standout performance, while Tracy McGrady shares insights on a near trade involving Scottie Pippen.

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 #VinceCarter #TracyMcGrady #KeatonWagler #NBADraft #Toronto #NBA #Basketball #NBAPodcast #BasketballCulture #NewYork #Hoops #NBAStories #CousinsPodcast #BasketballHighlights #Nets #Illinois #Clippers Follow Cousins on…

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