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Wednesday, May 16, 201817 takes

Should Lebron just quit on the Cavs? The Celtics and Warrior flex their MANalytics and Cleveland and Houston are in big trouble ( - ). NBA Draft Lottery was weird and we're not worried about the Caps, repeat we're not worried about the Caps ( - ) . Hot Seat/Cool Throne including the legalization of gambling and Kyrie Irving ( - ). Former NHL Players Ryan Whitney and Paul Bissonnette join the show to talk about the NHL playoffs, their favorite stories from playing in the league, bashing basketball, and Biz tries to read an ad ( - ). Segments include PR 101 for Robinson Cano, Well that makes sense Qatar paid for the DC metro to stay open late, Embrace Debate Laurel/Yanny and Guys on Chicks.

Recap

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Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

I am a full-blown Manalytics guy now

I have to say, boys, I hate to do it, but I'm going to give a little hat tip to Colin Cowherd. Because I am a full-blown Manalytics guy now. It's all Manalytics in the playoffs.

This is a subjective framing of how he views sports through the lens of 'manhood' and 'labor metrics'.
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Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

The Celtics are just a better team than the Cavs

The Celtics are just a better team than the Cavs. I still think this is going to be a series because it's LeBron. LeBron has kind of got that Aaron Rodgers thing where when the Packers are eliminated from the playoffs, you're like, but he'll probably throw a Hail Mary and they'll end up in the playoffs.

The Celtics eventually lost this series in 7 games, but at the time, they were dominating the Cavs roster-wise.
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Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

LeBron James got a concussion in Game 2

I'm going to LeBron stand for real for a second because I think he did get a concussion. I think he did get knocked out. He got clipped on the jaw pretty good. He was definitely dinged up. He looked off when he first came back.

LeBron was never in the concussion protocol, though he looked dazed. It remains a fan theory.
Loss
Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

LeBron James might just quit on the Cavs

LeBron definitely is not close, but he's definitely got in his mind, like, I might just quit on these bums. Like, these guys stink. And, like, what do you even tell LeBron when you go, J.R. Smith went 0 for 7.

LeBron did not quit in the literal sense; he dragged them to the Finals before leaving for the Lakers in the offseason.
Loss
Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Warriors will sweep the Rockets

I'm going to be an overreaction guy, and I'm going to say I think it's going to be a sweep. I think that that third quarter stomped them so hard, and their manalytics are so subpar.

The series went 7 games, with the Rockets leading 3-2 at one point. Definitely not a sweep.
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Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

James Harden needs to get in shape

James Harden, he played his heart out in the first half... when is that guy going to get in shape? Because he was running – he was doing what I do... When I get really gassed and I just pass the ball and then stand as far away from the hoop as possible.

Harden's conditioning is a perennial debate topic, but he was an MVP finalist that year.
Loss
Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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HankHank

The Celtics will win the NBA Finals in 7 games

It's going to go six or seven in the finals. Celtics might win in seven. He's got to steal one. He's got to steal one at the Warriors.

The Celtics did not make the Finals; they lost in the ECF to the Cavs.
Loss
Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Roger Goodell will eventually implement an NFL Draft Lottery

You know that Roger Goodell is sitting at home and he's trying to figure out a way to get a lottery involved in the NFL so that he can sell a two-night pay-per-view of the NFL draft lottery.

As of 2024, the NFL has not implemented a draft lottery, maintaining its record-based order.
Win
Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I am NOT worried about the Capitals

We're not worried about the Caps, repeat we're not worried about the Caps... I'm actually not worried. I'm not worried. Nope. We got another one at home. Marlon's Man's going to game four.

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The Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018. PFT was right (and eventually was vindicated after years of 'not worrying').

Hot Seat Cool Throne

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Take Slip·May 16, 2018·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Adam Silver is a narc for reporting email threats to the police

Adam Silver, he turns out he's a narc... Everyone thought that Adam Silver was the cool commissioner. But if he's so cool, how come he called the police on the guy that threatened to murder him? And had him arrested.

Silver did report a man who sent threatening emails. The 'narc' label is humorous opinion.
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Take Slip·May 16, 2018·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Wisconsin cities are the Mount Rushmore of drunks

USA Today ranked the top 10 drunkest cities in America... seven [were from Wisconsin]. Green Bay is number one, Eau Claire, Appleton, Madison. They have all four of the top four. They are the Mount Rushmore of drunks.

The 2018 rankings by 24/7 Wall St (published in USA Today) did indeed show Wisconsin cities dominating the top 10.
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Take Slip·May 16, 2018·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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Big CatBig Cat

Legalized gambling will eventually end the relationship with personal bookies

My first hot seat is your bookie... gambling is legal. I don't think anyone's going to lose their bookie overnight. I think it's going to be probably like a decade, but at some point the bookie relationship will be something of the past. And that's very sad.

This is currently trending as predicted; while some niche bookies exist, major apps have taken over the bulk of market share.
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Take Slip·May 16, 2018·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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Big CatBig Cat

Kyrie Irving won't be happy that the Celtics are 'Brad Stevens' Team'

Kyrie's not going to be happy that this is Brad Stevens' team. Kyrie left Cleveland because it wasn't his team. And now he's gone somewhere else, still not his team. You think LeBron sends Kyrie a U-up text tonight?

Kyrie's tenure in Boston famously ended with chemistry issues and his departure, suggesting he wasn't satisfied as the 'system' guy.

Interview

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Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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Ryan WhitneyRyan Whitney

Mark Scheifele is an NHL superstar now

I want to get respect out to Mark Scheifele. I don't if you've been watching the Western Conference. He's a, I'd say superstar now, Scheifele. He's incredible.

Scheifele had a massive 2018 playoff and established himself as a perennial All-Star and top center in the league.
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Take Slip·May 16, 2018
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

Vladimir Putin hands out unlimited credit cards to high-end Russian hockey players

I've just heard some rumblings, and it's been confirmed by a few guys that, like, Putin basically hands out credit cards to all these high-end Russian hockey players like Malkin and Ovechkin. Where basically they could just go, like if you say they want to pop bottles one night, they just go, they just put it on the Russian credit card.

While documented that Russian oligarchs heavily fund hockey, the specific 'unlimited credit card' for individuals is an unverified but widely discussed urban legend in hockey.

Pr 101

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Take Slip·May 16, 2018·PR 101
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Big CatBig Cat

Robinson Cano took steroids specifically to heal his broken wrist faster

He broke his wrist like a week ago, and now he has... That was pretty quick of him to do steroids for the recovery. Got to admire the hustle. That's Andy Pettitte-like hustle to the pharmacy.

Cano was suspended for Lasix, a masking agent, but the timing with his injury led many to conclude he was using substances for recovery.

Guys On Chicks

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Take Slip·May 16, 2018·Guys on Chicks
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Big CatBig Cat

Diet is more important than working out for weight loss

It's no secret when people say it's actually not about working out, it's about the diet, because what happens is... because I went to the gym, I was like, I can eat anything I want. And then I ate way worse than I normally would have.

Scientifically, weight loss is primarily driven by caloric deficit (diet) rather than exercise alone.