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Michael Strahan on Giants, Sack Records, and David Arquette's Return
The NBA bubble is officially heating up and the guys are already declaring the Lakers deceased. After a dismal Game 1 shooting performance against the Blazers, Big Cat and PFT are convinced the King might be in trouble. While Big Cat is holding onto some sanity regarding the series outcome, he’s seen enough of the Lakers' supporting cast to make a bold declaration about their June (or October) plans.
Big CatThe Lakers will not win the NBA title this year
So I like the Lakers, they're not going to win the title. I can guarantee you that... watch them tonight. And I was like this team is broken.
While the Lakers struggled, the guys looked around the rest of the league. Hank is taking a victory lap on the Bucks looking vulnerable, while Big Cat is falling in love with Luka Doncic’s hips. PFT is even leaning into the chaos, suggesting that LeBron and AD might not be enough to stop a complete collapse against Dame Lillard.
PFT CommenterThe Trail Blazers will 'gentleman sweep' the Lakers
We're gonna need full Hank hate in the tank for the next series and the series after that if they can somehow survive the gentleman sweep coming away from the Blazers.
Michael Strahan on the Giants and the Sack Record
Michael Strahan joined the show to talk about his legendary career and his current life as America’s stepdad. The conversation immediately turned to a fake jersey auction, with Strahan confirming he still has all his gear from the Super Bowl win over the undefeated Patriots. He isn't selling a thing, especially not the jersey that still smells like the greatest night of his career.
Michael StrahanThe jersey currently up for auction from the Super Bowl is not the real one
That's not the jury that I have hanging down stairs at my gym... I just knew after that game. I was going to keep everything... the jerseys hanging downstairs. And the rest of the day. I have the rest of the Jersey. I have my glove my wrist brace my shoes. I got everything. So when I saw that I was a little surprised to man.
They also discussed the current state of the Giants and Joe Judge’s "football guy" tactics of making coaches run laps. Strahan shared an incredible story about almost fighting Tom Coughlin over a $500 fine for being three minutes early instead of five. He noted that while being a hard-ass can work, the connection to the players is what actually delivers rings.
Michael StrahanA human connection between coach and team is essential for winning
I don't think there is any mistaking that having a connection and a human connection with your team is what helps you win. So if [Joe Judge] has that, he has a shot. If he doesn't, I don't care how many laps you run... you just won't win.
Of course, the guys had to ask about the 22.5 sack record and the Brett Favre "slide." Strahan remains unbothered by the noise, noting that he did what he had to do to get the number. He also shared some wisdom for current players who are already looking at their TV careers before they've even finished their rookie contracts.
Michael StrahanActive players should never prioritize secondary careers over football
Don't lose focus of your primary for something that is secondary and can wait... your primary job right now is going to get you to the ends into the business is football.
David Arquette and the Wrestling World
David Arquette stopped by to talk about his new documentary, *You Cannot Kill David Arquette*. He opened up about the genuine bullying he felt from the wrestling community after winning the WCW title years ago and why he felt the need to return to the ring to earn the boys' respect. He’s been stabbed with light tubes and had his ribs crushed, all to prove he belongs in a ring.
David ArquetteLeBron James and Dwight Howard are real Lakers because they wear the uniform
I don't know about that. Finally puts the Jersey on and wins a championship. That's all we care about... here's the way I look at it is we put the uniform on your liquor in my book.
Beyond the ring, Arquette showed off a truly terrifying collection of puppets, including one made by his grandfather that looked like it was designed specifically to haunt Big Cat’s dreams. The guys also touched on his legendary role in *Scream* and how he potentially traumatized an entire generation of kids into never answering a landline again.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Hot Seat belongs to the unwritten rules of baseball after Fernando Tatis Jr. committed the ultimate sin of hitting a grand slam on a 3-0 count. The guys are desperate for more people to actually defend these rules so they have someone to argue with. Meanwhile, Big Cat is fully back on his nonsense with the Big Ten.
Big CatBig Ten football is officially back
My cool throne is Big Ten football because Big Ten football is back. Totally. It's officially back Surya sir. Yacht who is her? Yacht. He doesn't have a random dude on Twitter who last I got tagged me one of his tweets and he was like sort my sources are telling me that the Big Ten football season like schools are very upset Big 10 football season still is back on.
Whether it’s a random guy on a Periscope or a vague tweet about a schedule, Big Cat is choosing to believe that football in the Midwest is inevitable. We wrapped up with Guys on Chicks featuring a very confused medical assistant and a debate about whether Snapchat is just a photo editing app for 20-somethings now.
Never forget that Tom Wilson probably saved that guy's life by boarding him into the lively Toronto cushions.
