The Bench: Episode 8

Episode 8 - Vanessa Flirts with Gary The whole crew is here!  Donnie DaSilva, John Kyle, Curtis B Anthony and the newest member of the team - Vanessa are packed in at Hardwood Studio's and bringing you another banger! The response to last week's episode with euro star / former NCAA star Adam Folker was outstanding, but this week we thought we'd bring you another guy from the pros. He is a 9 year NBA veteran, drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks and then playing for the Blazers, the Mavs, the Raptors and the Wolves College fans remember him as "The Shaq of the MAC", it's Gary Trent! We talk to Gary about his career in the NBA and some of his former teammates. including Michael Finlay and Dennis Rodman Gary talks about how he struggled early in life, and how it nearly prevented him from getting into basketball. Plenty of talk on Gary Trent Jr - a 10th grade prep star getting a ton of attention right now as one of the top high schoolers in the United States. Talk of Gary's community work ... and Vanessa tries to land a date! All that plus more in this outstanding interview! PLUS!! A whole lot more basketball talk, including: Carlos Boozer calling out Byron Scott Teams looking to unload talent early in the season The tension between Carmelo and Tim Jr The "I Can't Breathe" protest Advertising in the NBA The triangle offence  and SO much more! You can also listen to the show, and easily access our archives on your smartphone / tablet by downloading the Stitcher App or by subscribing to us on iTunes You may also download the direct link to the MP3.