Dawg Talk Podcast is back in the basement studio, and hosts J Mac, Kenny and KCP are in for a real, unfiltered hoops conversation with Troy Daniels — former VCU Rams standout and 9-year NBA and overseas veteran.
From fashion and confidence to championship locker rooms, Troy breaks down what it really takes to last at the highest level of basketball. He shares stories from his NBA journey, including what separates elite organizations like the Los Angeles Lakers, why veteran leadership matters more than ever, and how overseas basketball can be even more physical than the NBA.
The guys dive into:
This episode is packed with real stories, laughs, and insight you won’t hear on highlight reels. If you love basketball beyond the box score, this one’s for you.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro – Basement vibes, J Mac sets the tone
03:15 Troy Daniels joins + fashion talk & Paris/Vogue World
07:30 Confidence, swag, and expressing yourself through style
11:45 First real linkups in the NBA + Lakers connections
15:55 What makes the Lakers organization different
20:30 Locker room culture, vets vs young players, leadership gaps
25:05 EuroLeague vs NBA – physicality, fans, and overseas pressure
30:10 Life after basketball + identity shift as a pro athlete
34:40 Family, fatherhood, and redefining purpose
38:20 Shaka Smart, VCU culture, and elite shooting development
44:10 “9 out of 10s” workouts and becoming an elite shooter
49:30 Final thoughts, laughs, and episode wrap-up
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