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Neat & Unfiltered: Michael Rapaport on his career, Nate Robinson fight, more

Neat & Unfiltered: Michael Rapaport on his career, Nate Robinson fight, more

On the latest episode of "Neat & Unfiltered," Kenyon Martin is joined by actor and comedian Michael Rapaport! The iconic funny man and life-long New York Knicks fan opens up about how he became a comedian, Nate Robinson's embarrassing loss to Jake Paul, stories from his decades in the entertainment business, his work in the BIG3 and more. Time-stamps are below!

:55: Kenyon's son, KJ, was recently drafted by the Houston Rockets. He talks about what that meant to him and how it still feels surreal.

2:55: How does Kenyon help his son and provide valuable info without being overbearing?

5:05: Michael talks about his upbringing in New York and how he fell in love with basketball.

6:50: Michael talks about the legendary New York parks where he hooped as a kid. Then, Kenyon talks about his upbringing and why he never played outdoors.

11:45: Both of Michael's parents worked in radio, so Michael was around the radio station a lot. He talks about how that influenced him.

13:55: Michael wanted to be a professional basketball player and attended the Five-Star Basketball Camp. Kenyon talks about not getting invited to those camps and how it wasn't until he shined at the ABCD Camp (alongside Kobe Bryant, Tim Thomas, etc.) that he became a notable name. 

15:45: What was Kenyon's first impression of Kobe Bryant at the ABCD Camp? Did he stand out?

17:00: How has social media impacted today's young players? And how do today's top recruits differ from past generations?

18:10: Kenyon talks about AAU culture, what he's seen in the youth-basketball circuit, and how it's setting up some of these kids to fail.

19:20: Michael and Kenyon talk about how hard it is to get drafted by an NBA team.

21:50: Kenyon talks about his freshman year at Cincinnati and how he approached that season. He also shares the story of beating up the team's starting center, Jackson Julson, in his first week on campus.

23:15: Michael and Kenyon talk about Nate Robinson getting knocked out (in embarrassing fashion) by Jake Paul in his recent fight.

28:45: Michael talks about becoming a stand-up comedian and why he loves it.

33:00: Which comedians did Michael look up to when he was growing up?

34:50: After wanting to be Eddie Murphy as a kid, Michael got the chance to work with him in the movie "Metro." He discusses that experience.

37:50: Michael talks about his role with the BIG3 and how it was surreal to work alongside Dr. J, whom he admired as a kid.

39:15: Michael talks about how his sideline-reporting gig with the BIG3 came about.

41:40: Kenyon talks about his experience playing in the BIG3 and why he participated in it.

42:10: Michael discusses his role "Higher Learning" and how people reacted after the movie came out. He also talks about getting to know Ice Cube on that set.

45:10: Kenyon loved the show "Prison Break" (which Michael was in).

46:55: Michael has been an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump. Has this caused him to miss out on any opportunities? He also shares why he started using his platform to discuss politics.

51:50: Have the Secret Service called Michael due to his rants?

54:35: Michael talks about his love of sports and why he goes on his crazy sports rants.

57:05: Kenyon and Michael talk about the NBA bubble and what they thought of the on-court product.

New episodes of "Neat & Unfiltered" drop every Friday, so subscribe on BasketballNews.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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