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Sloan Nose podcast host Sloan interviews Juan Toscano-Anderson, an NBA champion and the first Mexican-American player in the dunk contest. They discuss Toscano-Anderson's journey from Marquette to overseas to the G-League to being a part of one of the greatest teams in NBA history. Toscano-Anderson shares his experience of being recruited by colleges, his decision to commit to Marquette, and the challenges he faced as a young player. He also talks about his experience in the dunk contest, his most memorable games, and his thoughts on the future of the league. Toscano-Anderson also shares his favorite memories of playing for the Golden State Warriors, his favorite players, and his favorite things about the Bay Area. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire segment where Toscano-Anderson answers questions about his favorite clothing brand, cheat meal, fast food, movie, TV show, video game, podcast, hidden talent, guilty pleasure song, sneaker, emoji, candy, and ice cream flavor. The episode ends with a Sloan Nose trivia segment where Toscano-Anderson answers questions about his high school basketball ranking, his first collegiate points, his total blocks in his senior year of college, and his NBA championship.

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Introduction

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The Bright Side Podcast Introduction

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A Really Good Cry Podcast Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast host, Radhi Devliukya, and her podcast, A Really Good Cry. She describes the podcast's content, which is about embracing the real, the messy, and the beautiful. She also mentions that the podcast provides a space for raw unfiltered conversations that celebrate vulnerability and allow you to tune in to share, connect, and find comfort together.

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Sloan Nose Podcast Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast host, Sloan, and her podcast, Sloan Nose. She describes the podcast's content, which is about basketball. She also mentions that her guest is an NBA champion and the first player of Mexican American descent to ever be in the dunk contest.

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Stephen A. Smith Show Podcast Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast host, Stephen A. Smith, and his podcast, the Stephen A. Smith Show Podcast. He describes the podcast's content, which includes sports, pop culture, business, and politics. He also mentions that he answers phone calls and responds to tweets. He encourages listeners to tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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A Really Good Cry Podcast Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast host, Radhi Devliukya, and her podcast, A Really Good Cry. She describes the podcast's content, which is about embracing the real, the messy, and the beautiful. She also mentions that the podcast provides a space for raw unfiltered conversations that celebrate vulnerability and allow you to tune in to share, connect, and find comfort together.

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Rapid Fire

This Chapter features a rapid-fire segment where Juan Toscano-Anderson answers questions about his favorite clothing brand, cheat meal, fast food, movie, TV show, video game, podcast, hidden talent, guilty pleasure song, sneaker, emoji, candy, and ice cream flavor.

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Q&A

• What was Juan Toscano-Anderson's journey to the NBA?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson's journey to the NBA was a long and winding one. He played college basketball at Marquette University, but was not drafted into the NBA. He then played for several teams in the NBA G League before finally joining the Golden State Warriors in 2020. He won an NBA championship with the Warriors in 2022.

• What was Juan Toscano-Anderson's experience in the dunk contest?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson was the first Mexican-American player to ever be in the NBA dunk contest. He shared that it was a nerve-wracking experience, as he was alone on the court with the entire crowd watching him. He also shared that it was difficult to come up with new and original dunks, as there are only a few dunks that have never been done before.

• What are Juan Toscano-Anderson's thoughts on the future of the league?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson believes that Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, and Luka Dončić will be the faces of the league in the next five years. He also believes that Jordan Poole has the potential to be a star player in the league.

• What are Juan Toscano-Anderson's favorite memories of playing for the Golden State Warriors?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson shared that his favorite memories of playing for the Golden State Warriors include his first game, when he checked into the game and made his first shot; the time he cracked his head open against the Boston Celtics; and the time he dunked on JaVale McGee.

• What are Juan Toscano-Anderson's favorite things about the Bay Area?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson shared that his favorite things about the Bay Area include the Warriors games, the food, and the culture.

• What are Juan Toscano-Anderson's favorite clothing brand, cheat meal, fast food, movie, TV show, video game, podcast, hidden talent, guilty pleasure song, sneaker, emoji, candy, and ice cream flavor?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson's favorite clothing brand is Nike, his favorite cheat meal is a burger, his favorite fast food is Chick-fil-A, his favorite movie is City of God, his favorite TV show is Curb Your Enthusiasm, his favorite video game is Call of Duty, his favorite podcast is Sloan Nose, his hidden talent is cooking, his guilty pleasure song is Friday by Rebecca Black, his favorite sneaker on the court is Kobe's, his favorite sneaker off the court is the Air Jordan 4, his go-to emoji is the one with the little glasses, his favorite candy is milk chocolate milk patties from C's candy, and his favorite ice cream flavor is passion fruit sorbet.

• What are Juan Toscano-Anderson's thoughts on the Warriors' chances of winning another championship?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson believes that the Warriors have the talent to compete for another championship. He believes that if Jonathan Kuminga continues to improve, the Warriors could be a top five team in the Western Conference.

• Who are Juan Toscano-Anderson's top five players to ever play at Marquette?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson's top five players to ever play at Marquette are Dwyane Wade, Jerel McNeal, Marcus Howard, Devante Gardner, and Jae Crowder.

• What is Juan Toscano-Anderson's style in one word?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson describes his style as eclectic.

• Who are Juan Toscano-Anderson's top five players in the league right now with the best style?

  Juan Toscano-Anderson's top five players in the league right now with the best style are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jordan Clarkson, Luguentz Dort, Nikhil Alexander-Walker, and his cousin, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's cousin.

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