PMT DB
PMT DB
Victor Wembanyama is officially a problem. After a pivotal Game 5 win against the Timberwolves, Big Cat and PFT are marveling at how fast the alien is adapting to the postseason. The guy was blocking threes and asserting dominance in the paint like he’s been doing this for a decade, and the scary part is he's only getting better.
PFT CommenterVictor Wembanyama will be the best center of all time in every skill set
[Wembanyama] is evolving so fast as a center. Like the knock against [him] a couple months ago was like, he doesn't really have that great offensive low post game. And now we're seeing that Oh yeah, Wemby can do that too. He's gonna be able, he's gonna be the best center of all time at like every skill set by the time it's all said and done.
PFT is even ready to name a new alpha on the Spurs roster, though Big Cat thinks Stephon Castle's defense makes him a strong contender. The Timberwolves look gassed, Anthony Edwards is playing through a knee injury that looked like it belonged in a car crash, and the Spurs are suddenly 82% favorites to take the series.
PFT CommenterDylan Harper is the best player on the San Antonio Spurs
Dylan Harper should be starting. Dylan Harper might be the best guard on that team. And I understand that they've got two other players that they're paying significant amounts of money to. But I feel like Dylan Harper is the best player on that team.
The El Camino vs. The Wizards Tattoo
In what might be the highest-stakes bet in PMT history, PFT and Hank have finally put their money where their mouths are regarding the Washington Wizards. Hank is tired of hearing about the "plan" in DC, while PFT is convinced the young core is ready to take the leap. The terms are simple: if the Wizards finish in the top eight in the East next year, Hank gets a peanut-butter-cap-sized Wizards tattoo. If they don't, PFT hands over the keys to his beloved El Camino.
PFT CommenterThe Washington Wizards will be a top 8 seed in the East next season
Will the Washington Wizards finish in the top eight seeds in the east going into the play-in at the end of the regular season? Yes. At the end of the regular season, will they be a top eight seated team? I'm obviously taking the over on that and that would put them outside the play in this year. But I'm taking the over on it, so I feel like it's a good bet.
Is LeBron Done in LA?
With the Lakers eliminated, the discussion naturally turned to LeBron James and his legacy in Hollywood. Big Cat isn't ready to give him much credit for the stint, largely because he refuses to acknowledge the legitimacy of the Disney bubble.
Big CatLeBron James' 2020 NBA championship in the bubble does not count
I actually don't care to like debate the merits of the bubble championship. I just like to just say with puffed out chest. Yeah. LeBron won zero titles as a Laker. And then everyone's like, what about the COVID? Like, sorry, I don't, I don't acknowledge that as a real title.
PFT thinks we haven't seen the last of LeBron on an NBA court, but it probably won't be in purple and gold. Whether it's a farewell tour in Cleveland or a weird one-year stint with the Wizards to play with Bronny, the guys are ready for the spectacle. Big Cat already has the Hall of Fame speech planned out, and it doesn't involve the Lakers.
Big CatLeBron James should be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Cleveland Cavalier
[LeBron James] is going in [to the Hall of Fame] as a Cleveland Cavalier in this podcast's eyes.
Brooks Koepka and the PGA Championship
Five-time major champ Brooks Koepka joined the show to talk about his prep for the PGA Championship at Aronimink. He’s coming off a hot round where he shot a 29 on the back nine, and he’s feeling dangerous. One of the wildest reveals was that Brooks still refuses to use a yardage book, preferring to play "reactive" golf like he's throwing a piece of trash into a bin.
Brooks KoepkaI am likely the only professional golfer who doesn't use a yardage book
I think I'm probably the only, to my knowledge, the only tour player that doesn't. I just found myself, I would look at, I'd look up from like 150 yards and look down in the book and I'm like, this pin looks like it's in the bunker... and it just like gave me all these thoughts. Who cares? Just make it more reactive.
Shane Bacon also stopped by to preview the second major of the year and talk about his own quest to qualify for the US Open during "Golf's Longest Day." Shane thinks the course setup in Philly is going to play right into the hands of the heavy hitters, specifically the guys who can handle the grueling second shots.
Shane BaconBrooks Koepka is in a prime position to contend for a win at the PGA Championship
I think [Brooks Koepka] is gonna be in contention here. I think it's a great Brooks Koepka golf course. He's leading the PGA tour this season in Iron Play. ... I think Brooks is positioning himself to get really a chance to win either this PGA or or win it at Shinnecock.
Shane BaconRicky Fowler has a real chance to finally win a major this week
I also really like Ricky Fowler. I think Ricky Fowler could potentially get a major win finally this week at Aronimink. Kind of a good golf course for him. Don't have to hit it three 50 off the tee. I think Ricky has a real chance to get himself a attention come late Saturday into Sunday.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Hot Seat belongs to the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. With rumors swirling about a potential trade, Hank is convinced it's all smoke and mirrors, but Big Cat sees a path where the Bucks try to jumpstart a rebuild. Max thinks it's time for Milwaukee to face reality before the window slams shut completely.
MaxThe Bucks would be idiotic not to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo now
You gotta turn the page and this is the best way to do it. 'Cause you can get real, you get real [picks] and like jumpstart your next chapter. You gotta trade him. You have to, it would be idiotic not to trade him at this point.
Cool Throne goes to the NFL Schedule release. Big Cat is already salivating over the primetime Cowboys games, not because he likes the team, but because he loves the absolute chaos that follows every single Dak Prescott performance.
Big CatDak Prescott is the ideal quarterback for knee-jerk sports takes
I love [Cowboys primetime games] because there's not a quarterback that is better suited for instant knee jerk reaction than Dak Prescott. If he's bad, he's the worst quarterback ever. If he's good, this is the year he's the MVP. He's like, he's the most, the takes are so easily, they're layup takes every time he plays in a prime time.
If the Wizards actually make the playoffs next year, we better start looking for tattoo parlors that specialize in magical blue wizards.
