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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Coach Wooden, Lonzo Ball, and the Sky Hook
The NBA Draft Lottery just shook the foundations of the league, and Big Cat and PFT are already picking up the pieces. With the Lakers securing the number two pick, the prophecy of LaVar Ball is nearing its completion.
Big CatLonzo Ball is going to the Los Angeles Lakers
Lonzo Ball is going to the Los Angeles Lakers.
While the Lakers are celebrating their lottery luck, the San Antonio Spurs are facing a much grimmer reality after getting dismantled by the Warriors. PFT isn't just saying they’re in trouble; he’s ready to read the eulogy.
PFT CommenterThe San Antonio Spurs are dead
And the San Antonio Spurs are dead. Dead. D-E-D. A-D. Dead. Manslaughtered, as Greg Popovich would say.
Hank is riding a massive high after his Celtics snagged the number one overall pick, though his basketball analysis remains as questionable as his golf game. He’s already zeroed in on his target for the draft, despite seemingly not knowing the kid didn't play in the NCAA tournament.
HankThe Celtics have to draft Markelle Fultz with the number one pick
You gotta go with Fultz, you know, we, Celtics need another guard.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne with Mickstape
Coley and Tyler (Trill Withers) from Mickstape joined the show for a massive crossover event. The fashion world is currently being rocked by the 'Romphim'—the male romper—and Big Cat has found the ultimate silver lining for guys brave enough to wear one.
Big CatMen wearing rompers will get laid more because everyone can see their package
Actually, this is a combo hot seat cool throne for guys with big dicks because hot seat, you might just be flashing people with your romper cool throne. Everyone can see your big dick. Probably can get laid more.
On the court, the Eastern Conference Finals are set, and despite the Celtics having the top seed and the top pick, the vibes in Boston are surprisingly low. Coley and Hank are already bracing for a LeBron James buzzsaw, with Coley even suggesting that Brad Stevens might be in a precarious position because the expectations have reached a fever pitch.
Coley MickBrad Stevens is coaching for his job because the #1 pick brings higher expectations
My hot seat is Brad Stevens. We advance another round. It means he has at least four more games. He's coaching for his job out there. And the number one pick. That's higher expectations.
The Captain: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
In a legendary sit-down, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined the show to discuss his new book, *Coach Wooden and Me*. He provided a fascinating look at the legendary John Wooden, noting that the Wizard of Westwood might not have been a fit for the modern college game.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarJohn Wooden could not have coached in the current one-and-done era
I don't think Coach Wooden could have coached in this era because he wanted us to graduate. He wanted us to become educated and learn some moral lessons and how to deal with the people that you care about in meaningful ways.
Kareem also touched on how the rules were literally changed to stop his dominance. When the NCAA banned the dunk, it didn't just affect his game; it fundamentally altered the viewing experience for everyone.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarBanning the dunk ruined the game for basketball fans
I thought [the dunk being banned] was just made to deal with me... But no, it ruined the game for the fans. So that wasn't smart.
The conversation turned to longevity, and Kareem dropped a stunning detail about the physical toll of 1970s and 80s travel. While LeBron spends millions on his body, Kareem was just trying to survive the middle seat on commercial flights.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarI could have played two or three more years in the NBA if we had used chartered planes instead of flying commercial
If they had started chartering planes when I played, I could have played two or three more years. Flying commercial all the time... You have to wake up and catch the first flight out the next day. That wears you out, man. It's horrible.
Naturally, the guys had to ask Kareem about the biggest story in the NBA: the Ball family. Kareem didn't hold back on LaVar Ball’s parenting style and the $495 sneakers that have taken the sports world by storm.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarLeVar Ball's exploitation of his son Lonzo is bothersome
I don't know what [Lonzo Ball] is all about up here because of his dad. His dad gives me the willies. Parents like that really bother me, just trying to exploit their kids like that.
PR 101 and the ESPYS
James Harden is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons again, leading to a much-needed PR 101 segment. Big Cat thinks the Beard has a secret weapon to reset his reputation that he hasn't utilized yet.
Big CatJames Harden can reset his entire image and 'bad boy' reputation whenever he wants just by shaving his beard
James Harden has an automatic out whenever he wants. He just shaves his beard and he's like, 'Who are you guys talking about? That other guy?'... I'm clean cut now, so turn over a new leaf. I've changed my whole image. That's actually a good way to, if you're a bad boy, just grow the beard out so that you can always get that get out of jail free and shave the beard.
Finally, the show wrapped with a look at Peyton Manning’s new gig hosting the ESPYs. While Peyton is usually a lock for a good commercial, PFT is skeptical that the Sheriff’s brand of humor will translate to a two-hour award show.
PFT CommenterPeyton Manning hosting the ESPYs will not be good
I feel like this is going to suck, but... what do I know? Unless they just have him on stage drilling those Boys and Girls Club in the face with the footballs. He should just do that for like two hours.
If the ESPYs end with Peyton Manning just pelting the front row with tight spirals, it might actually be the greatest broadcast in television history.
