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From being overlooked and going undrafted to carving out a role in the league, Jose Alvarado breaks down how he built his game around defense, energy, and doing whatever it takes to stay on the floor.
The 7PM crew and Jose get into New York City basketball, what defines a real NYC point guard, and how that mentality shaped the way he approaches the game. Jose also explains how the “Grand Theft Alvarado” move really started, why it works, and why it was hard to catch Chris Paul lacking.
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"Jose Alvarado on “Grand Theft Alvarado”, Untold Chris Paul Story & Knicks Playoff Push" is an episode of 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony. Runtime 1 hr 44 min. Published April 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.