Cam Johnson is stepping into a new role-one that goes beyond the hardwood. The Nuggets forward has officially been named the new host of The Old Man and the Three, the popular basketball podcast originally helmed by J.J.
Redick and Tommy Alter. With Redick now steering the ship as head coach of the Lakers, the mic has been sitting idle-until now.
Johnson, a 29-year-old UNC product, is no stranger to thoughtful conversation. He’s long been regarded as one of the league’s more articulate and introspective voices, and now he’ll get a platform to match. The revamped podcast is set to drop new episodes every Tuesday, starting with a strong debut: an interview with his Nuggets teammate, Aaron Gordon.
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room-yes, Nuggets fans have been down this road before. The last time Denver had a player with a heavy media presence, it was Michael Porter Jr., who was traded in the deal that brought Johnson to town.
MPJ was a lightning rod, both on the court and online. His off-court commentary often made headlines, and not always for the right reasons.
Between Twitch streams and podcast appearances, fans were left holding their breath, bracing for the next soundbite to go viral.
But Cam Johnson is not Michael Porter Jr., and the comparisons stop at the microphone.
Johnson brings a different energy-measured, insightful, and focused. He’s not looking to stir the pot; he’s looking to elevate the conversation.
And in today’s NBA, where player-driven media is more prevalent than ever, that’s not just refreshing-it’s necessary. This isn’t about distraction.
It’s about connection. It’s about players telling their own stories, breaking down the game in ways that only insiders can, and giving fans a peek behind the curtain.
For Nuggets fans, this is a win. Johnson’s voice gives Denver a new presence in the national basketball conversation, and his perspective-both as a player and as a communicator-adds value.
He’s the kind of guy who can break down a pick-and-roll with the same clarity he brings to a postgame interview. He understands the game, and he knows how to talk about it.
And let’s be honest-who wouldn’t want to hear what Aaron Gordon has to say about this season, or what it’s like sharing the floor with Nikola Jokic? The first episode has the potential to deliver real insight, locker-room stories, and maybe even a few Jokic gems that only teammates get to witness.
So while the idea of an active player hosting a podcast might raise a few eyebrows, this is a different scenario. Cam Johnson isn’t chasing clicks-he’s building something. And if the early signs are any indication, The Old Man and the Three is in good hands.
Denver fans, this is your guy now-on the court and on the mic.