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Scott Darling and Zack Hample on Stanley Cup Dreams and Foul Ball Streaks
The Spurs are officially out of the playoffs, and Big Cat and PFT Commenter are spending the morning dancing on the grave of David West’s $11 million gamble. While the Spurs core might be facing the end of an era, PFT thinks one legend might just stick around because he simply doesn't know how to stop.
PFT CommenterTim Duncan will likely forget to retire and just keep showing up to the gym through inertia
There's a chance that Tim Duncan just forgets to retire and just by like... through inertia, he keeps showing up at the gym. I think that's more likely than him actually retiring.
With the Thunder moving on to face the Warriors, the focus shifts to the clash of styles and the elite facial hair of Steven Adams. PFT is ready for a battle of the big men in the paint, specifically for the purity of the craft.
PFT CommenterSteven Adams is a genuine mustache guy, not like the ironic losers who just talk about them
Adams is like a genuine mustache guy. And like half of his tweets are about how much he loves mustaches. Um, so I'm looking forward to seeing him and [Andrew] Bogut going at each other.
Since everyone else in sports media is already looking ahead, the guys decided to undercut the market and release their 2017 NBA Finals predictions before the 2016 trophy is even lifted. PFT is banking on a massive free agency move for the Wizards, while Big Cat is looking toward a Lakers resurgence.
PFT CommenterThe 2017 NBA Finals will be the Wizards vs. the Warriors, with the Wizards winning in six games
I got the Wizards because John Wall and Kevin Durant are going to be tough to defend. So I got the Wizards going up again. I'm going to say the Warriors make it back again. Wizards, Warriors, Wizards in six.
Big CatThe 2017 NBA Finals will be the Cavs vs. the Lakers, with the Lakers winning in seven games
I got Cavs, Lakers, Lakers in seven. [Because] KD is going to the Lakers. And Dwight Howard's going back to the Lakers.
Scott Darling on the Life of a Goalie
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling joined the show to discuss the NHL playoffs and the internal politics of a locker room. Darling, a Chicago native, hasn't lost his fan perspective, even while playing at the highest level. He gave some insight into the weirdness of goalies, confirming that Braden Holtby’s pre-game eye rituals are as intense as they look. When the conversation turned to the postseason, Big Cat tried to find a way to navigate a world where the rival Blues might actually find success.
Big CatThe Sharks will beat the Blues in the Western Conference Finals
[The Sharks] need to beat the Blues, and I need to have that Sharks-Lightning finals so that we can just pretend the Stanley Cup didn't happen this year.
Darling also gave a peek behind the curtain on teammate personalities, labeling Artemi Panarin as the funniest guy on the team and Andrew Shaw as the guy everyone loves to hate. He even discussed the potential for a goalie fight with his best friend, Corey Crawford, though he admitted he’d probably let Crawford win out of loyalty.
Zack Hample Calls His Shot
Zack Hample, better known as Foul Ball Guy, joined the show fresh off a legendary streak of catching home runs at Yankee Stadium. Hample explained the mechanics of ball-hawking and the physical risks involved, including the time he was actually assaulted and scratched by a grown man in the stands. The conversation took a sharp turn into Hample’s personal life and how his niche fame affects his relationships.
Zack HampleMonogamy is overrated and unrealistic
I happen to think that monogamy is way overrated and unrealistic. And that is a philosophy that I do try to bring into my personal life. And, um, you know, I, I like to keep my options open in general.
PR 101 and the Debut of Life Advice
In a classic PR 101 segment, the guys discussed the fake news surrounding a Jason Campbell comeback. Big Cat thinks the strategy of creating a brief moment of relevance through chaos is underutilized by former pros.
Big CatRetired players should fake-tweet they are returning to the league just to get back into the news cycle
I think more players should start doing this where they just fake tweet that they're coming out of retirement. Just get people talking about him because I didn't even know Jason Campbell was retired... Jeff George should just tweet something racist tomorrow just to get the rush of being like a celebrity again.
Later, the guys debuted a yet-to-be-named life advice segment, specifically helping a listener navigate a bachelor party in Las Vegas. Big Cat provided some veteran wisdom on how to survive a weekend in the desert without losing your mind or your freedom.
Big CatNever stay for a third night at a Vegas bachelor party
You want to go for two days like two nights and then fly out of town on the third day. If you stay for the third day, the chance of you dying or getting arrested goes up like 150%.
Big CatDon't try to coordinate group activities for a Vegas bachelor party if you have more than six guys
If it's anything more than six guys, don't worry about doing anything together because it just won't happen. Every time I've gone to a Vegas bachelor party, it's been like 15 guys. And there are actually people I don't even know were on the bachelor party because I just never saw them.
The show wrapped up with Jimbos of the Week, featuring a tragic misunderstanding of the West Coast sunrise and a guy who spent an entire essay writing about the "farmers" of the Constitution.
Never stay in Vegas long enough to see the sun rise twice.
