When Gary Trent Jr. was a child playing in AAU tournaments, his father, a former NBA player would interview him after games.
Out at dinner, Gary Trent Sr. would hold his camcorder and record. He was preparing his son for what he knew was to come: Gary Trent Jr.'s basketball career at a major Division I program, followed by the NBA.
"How do you think your team played?" the elder Trent would ask his young son.
If his son said "um," Gary Trent Sr. would stop him and say "No. Don't say an 'um.' Just pause.