PMT DB
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Paul Rabil on PLL, Jilly Football’s Debut, and Kentucky Ghost Stories
Big Friday energy today as Big Cat and PFT Commenter recap a chaotic NBA Finals Game 3 and a live-watch of the Stanley Cup Finals. Between Steph Curry’s heroic 47-point effort and the Warriors rolling out lineups that looked like a local YMCA's Tuesday night run, the guys are locked into the drama. PFT even has a theory on why the NBA keeps giving us these late starts that keep us up past our bedtimes.
PFT CommenterThe NBA loves late start times because it gives gamblers a larger window to place bets
I think that the NBA actually really enjoys these late start times because it gives [fans] a much larger window with which to lock in their bet. Adam Silver loves... he's a betting man.
Despite the Warriors being down a game, Big Cat isn't ready to bury them just yet. He thinks they have enough championship DNA to withstand the injuries, though he’s officially pessimistic about the return of KD.
Big CatThe Warriors are totally fine in the NBA Finals even without Kevin Durant
I actually think the Warriors are totally fine. I mean, that's not like a hot take, but Klay's going to be back. I think they – sitting Klay, they were like, look, we're the Warriors. Like, we'll be fine. Let's get him 100% healthy or close to 100%. ... But they know that they can win on the road.
Big CatI don't think Kevin Durant will play at all in this series
I don't think Kevin Durant's going to play this series. We've said that on Wednesday. ... I like how we're getting even further away. Like, we're going to rule him out for Game 5, the minute Game 4 ends.
Beyond the actual basketball, the story of the game was Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens giving Kyle Lowry a shove. PFT offered a tech-based defense for the billionaire, suggesting he might have forgotten he wasn't on his couch.
PFT CommenterMark Stevens pushed Kyle Lowry because his 4K technology makes him think the players aren't real
He's exposed to all the finest in 4K 3D technology when it comes to watching these games live. He's probably watched games on his couch where it felt like the players were diving into his living room. So he's probably comfortable shoving at them and getting away with it because they're not real. So when he's at a game, he can't tell what's in the Matrix and what's real life.
Lacrosse 101 with Paul Rabil
Paul Rabil joins the show to talk about the launch of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). He’s the Jackie Moon of the sport—founder and star player—and he’s doing everything he can to shake the "Lax Bro" stereotype. The guys suggested some rule changes to boost the ratings, including a mandatory Week 1 scrap for the boss.
Big CatFor the health of the Premier Lacrosse League, Paul Rabil needs to get into a fight in week one
You got to fight like week one to get it out there. Like you know that right? Like for the health of the league, you have to fight.
Paul Rabil broke down the new tour-based model and explained why the league decided to go with club names like the Whipsnakes and Atlas instead of city-based teams. He also tried to explain the "FOGO" (Face-Off, Get-Off) to PFT and Big Cat, while Hank flexed his surprisingly deep lacrosse knowledge. The guys also tried to negotiate their way into calling a quarter on NBC, provided it doesn't require too much travel.
Ghost Hunters: Kentucky Edition
One of the best days of the year happened this week: the guys hosted Kentucky Sports Radio. We revisit a legendary call from Edie, who told a sprawling story about a cursed "holler," Indian burial grounds, and family gunfights. It was basically Hatfield and McCoy stuff on steroids. Between the Civil War soldiers and the lady in the white dress, the eastern part of Kentucky sounds like a place where you definitely don't want to move into your mom’s house if it’s on the wrong plot of land.
Fyre Fest and Cord Cutting
Fyre Fest of the week featured Hank admitting to a surprising new fandom after watching a Netflix documentary. It turns out the Jonas Brothers might actually have a little grit.
HankThe Jonas Brothers are actually not losers and their documentary is good
My Firefest of the week is that I watched a Jonas Brothers documentary, and I actually really liked them. You go in and you're like, oh, Jonas Brothers, those guys are losers. Only teenage girls like them... Then you watch the documentary. You realize they were grinding for three years.
Big Cat’s Fyre Fest involved his cable going out for 90 seconds, which spiraled into a lecture on why streaming is for people who don't actually care about the stakes of live sports.
Big CatCord cutters are not real sports fans
People who are cord cutters are not sports fans. I'm just going to say it right now. Because you are buffering and you're watching a minute behind. You care more about the money you're saving than sports, than the actual sports and being up to date. You are not a real sports fan.
License to Jill
The show wraps up with the official debut of Jilly Football, the 69-year-old intern who is already the most popular person in the office. Jill gave her first "I’m not mad, I’m disappointed" recap of the week, calling out the guys for letting the "dump lady" segment go on way too long on Monday. She also revealed her divided NFL loyalties, though she knows who she's backing in a pinch.
Jilly FootballI like both the 49ers and the Seahawks, but if I have to pick one, it's the 49ers
Professional football teams would have to be the 49ers... and the Seahawks. [If you have to pick one?] I have to be the 49ers. I love Joe Montana. [College?] Go blue. Michigan.
She's already up to 5,000 followers and is calling Jake Marsh her "darling Jake," so it’s safe to say the summer of Jill is officially underway.
We’ll see you on Monday to find out if the Blues closed it out or if we're headed for a Game 7.
