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Blake Griffin on Retirement, NBA Play-In Madness, and the Debut of Mr. Pear
The NBA Play-In tournament kicked off with enough chaos to keep Big Cat and PFT on the edge of their seats. The Lakers managed to survive the Pelicans, but the story of the night was Zion Williamson’s 40-point masterpiece being cut short by a mysterious injury. Big Cat is convinced that if Zion hadn’t left the floor, the Lakers would be planning for their summer vacations right now.
Big CatThe Pelicans would have beaten the Lakers if Zion Williamson had stayed in the game
I think the Pelicans win that game if Zion stays in the game. They had, Brandon Ingram wasn't good... and Zion was like, I'm putting the whole team on my back. And he almost beat the Lakers by himself.
The Warriors, on the other hand, look absolutely cooked after getting dismantled by the Kings. While Sacramento gets to light the beam, Big Cat isn't exactly betting the mortgage on them making a deep run if they advance to face the top-seeded Thunder.
Big CatThe Sacramento Kings have no chance against the Oklahoma City Thunder if they match up in the playoffs
I don't think that they [the Kings] have a chance against the Thunder, but I want them to be good.
Speaking of the Lakers, they now have a date with the defending champion Nuggets. While most people see a sweep coming, Hank is drinking the purple and gold Kool-Aid, insisting that championship DNA and Anthony Davis can pull off the upset.
HankThe Lakers are going to beat the Nuggets in their playoff series
I think they could beat the Nuggets... Championship experience, you know... [They've] got the best players of all time. Anthony Davis, All-Stars, All-NBA players. Why not?
Hockey and Hard Truths
On the ice, PFT is celebrating his Capitals making the playoffs in the most absurd fashion possible after the Flyers pulled their goalie in a tie game they didn't realize they no longer needed to win. PFT is realistic about their chances against the Rangers, but he's just happy to be invited to the dance.
PFT CommenterThe Capitals are going to be killed by the Rangers in the first round
Bad news is they have to play the Rangers who won the President's trophy, which is, you know, basically impossible to lose in the playoffs if you're that good of a team... there's like no chance that we can beat the Rangers, but I'm just glad to be there.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne featured a heavy dose of Jerry Reinsdorf hate. Big Cat reached his breaking point with the White Sox, declaring that he will no longer even give them credit for having good stadium food because it only feeds the owner's complacency.
Big CatI will no longer praise the food at Guaranteed Rate Field because Jerry Reinsdorf is a bad owner
I'm no longer gonna say that [the food is good] because that's what Jerry Reinsdorf wants you to say... It doesn't matter what happens on the field. We got great food, we got great beer... I can no longer say that I'm gonna stand with White Sox fans. I will no longer plug the fact that going to a game there is actually fun.
We also got some Olympic talk as Team USA announced a roster that looks more like a Dream Team than anything we've seen in years. Jake is expecting total dominance, while Big Cat is still holding out hope for a specific defensive specialist to fill the final roster spot.
Jake MarshTeam USA will win every Olympic basketball game by 50 points
USA announced its Olympic roster for 2024 in Paris. And it is stacked. Yeah. They're looking to win every game by 50.
Big CatAlex Caruso should get the final open spot on the Team USA Olympic roster
It's gotta be Caruso. Gotta be Caruso. Needs to be Caruso for sure. We gotta get Caruso on this team.
The Blake of the Year Retires
Blake Griffin joined the show for his first interview since announcing his retirement from the NBA. It was a sentimental but hilarious look back at a career defined by Lob City, various "Williams" teammates, and three Blake of the Year titles. Big Cat didn't hold back on the praise, calling Blake a lock for the Hall of Fame.
Big CatBlake Griffin is a first-ballot Hall of Famer
I think it's a no brainer. I think it's first ballot.
Blake opened up about the most talented players he’s ever shared a court with, giving a massive shoutout to Kyrie Irving’s untouchable skill set. He also touched on his time in Boston, noting that Joe Mazzulla’s eccentric but authentic style is exactly why the Celtics are thriving.
Blake GriffinKyrie Irving is the most talented basketball player in the NBA
I think he's the most talented basketball player in the NBA, maybe still. It's a weird thing to say because there's so many talented guys, but the things he does at his stature... he probably has like three of the top five things craziest things I've seen in practice of all time.
Blake GriffinJoe Mazzulla's authenticity is why he will be a great coach for a long time
I think that's one of the most important things about head coaches is the authenticity. Like guys can sniff through it immediately... that's just who he's, so I think that's why he's, he's gonna be a great coach for a long time.
The Legend of Mr. Pear
To wrap things up, the show introduced its newest and slowest member: Mr. Pear, a Russian tortoise destined to become a gambling icon. PFT shared some questionable space history about the species before letting the turtle make its first official pick for the Sixers-Heat game.
PFT CommenterRussian tortoises are the only type of tortoise to ever go to the moon
This type of tortoise [Russian tortoise] is actually the only type of tortoise to ever go to the moon.
Mr. Pear wasted no time heading straight for the Sixers logo, prompting Big Cat to put his money where the turtle's mouth is.
Big CatI am putting a responsibly large wager on the Sixers -5 based on the turtle's pick
Mr. P's pick is a Sixers minus five responsibly. Large wager has been put on a Mr. P's first ever pick. Let's go 76ers.
May Mr. Pear live for fifty years and never have a losing week.
