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Ryen Russillo on the NBA Draft, Mt. Rushmore of Hosses, and the Titans' Will Levis
Summer has officially arrived, and while the sports calendar might look a little light, the energy in the brand new Barstool Nashville bar was anything but. Big Cat and PFT Commenter kicked things off by navigating the wasteland of June sports headlines, which mostly consisted of Kyle Kuzma hitting free agency and the Yankees continues struggles. Big Cat remains convinced that the only reason Brian Cashman still has a office in the Bronx is his surname.
Big CatBrian Cashman would have been fired if his name wasn't Brian Cashman
If Brian Cashman's name wasn't Brian Cashman, he would've been fired already. Right. Brian Cashman's a powerful name. ... I I'm like convinced that like if you're, if you're a Stein runner, you hire Brian Cashman. He's like, well, yeah, he's the cash man. That's what we do here.
Speaking of employment opportunities, PFT made it clear he isn't looking to join the Wizards' rebuild anytime soon, even for a massive payday. Big Cat, however, is willing to be the ultimate team player for the right price in Phoenix.
Big CatI would play for the Suns for $1 million to help their salary cap
I already said that I would play for the Sons for $1 [million]. Cause they need, they need cheap rosters. Yeah. 1 million. 1 million.
Submarines and Stiff Arms
Hot Seat/Cool Throne took a dark turn as the guys addressed the missing Titanic submarine. While the internet held its breath for an oxygen countdown, Big Cat wasn't buying the miracle rescue narrative, noting that an instant structural failure was the more likely (and merciful) outcome. PFT has decided his relationship with the deep blue is officially over, suggesting a very strict limit on how far any sane person should wade into the water.
PFT CommenterYou shouldn't mess with the ocean at all; stay 20 feet from the beach
Just don't fuck with the ocean. ... In general, stay away from more than like 20 feet into the ocean. The beach is fine. Yeah. Beach is good. Everything else bad.
On a lighter note, the guys revisited the viral clip of Hank absolutely erasing Max with a stiff arm during their rugby trip. Max tried to claim it was a "bad angle" and that he was just trying to be a good teammate by not laying Hank out, but the tape doesn't lie. Hank has reached peak Alpha status, at least until he gets back in a room with Jake Marsh. Big Cat also took some time to address the Packers' new signal caller, Jordan Love, who made the mistake of recorded a Father's Day shoutout for Bears fans.
Big CatJordan Love made a massive mistake by making a Father's Day video for Bears fans
My Hot Seat is Packers fans trying to get me to somehow admit that I was wrong about the Jordan Love video. ... Aaron Rodgers never would've done that. You gotta say no. ... As much as I hate Aaron Rodgers, he tortured me, he's fucking owned me... he respected the rivalry. He never gave an inch. Jordan Love you gave an inch. I'm gonna take that inch.
Mt. Rushmore of Hosses
This was one of the more contentious Mt. Rushmores in recent memory, mostly because the definition of a "Hoss" is apparently in the eye of the beholder. Hank and Max tried to claim Genghis Khan was a Hoss, which led to a breakdown of historical stature and fur coats. PFT, meanwhile, wanted to stick to the scientific data when it comes to identifying a true big man.
PFT CommenterTo be a true 'Hoss,' you should be clinically obese by BMI standards
I would say that yes. To be a Hoss you should be overweight. ... You should be clinically obese by BMI. ... Your BMI should be outta whack. ... Hosses are more laid back. They lumber.
Big Cat and PFT cleaned up with picks like John Daly, John Madden, and Bartolo Colon. It turns out the key to being a Hoss is a combination of lumbering movement, a questionable BMI, and the ability to fill out a polo shirt to its absolute limit.
Ryen Russillo’s Draft Board
Draft expert Ryen Russillo joined the show to provide the tape-grinder perspective on the upcoming NBA Draft. The conversation centered heavily on Victor Wembanyama, the "alien" prospect who has the entire league rethinking their future. While the hype is astronomical, Russillo is tempering expectations slightly when comparing him to the greatest prospects ever, specifically citing the physical toll of being that tall.
Ryen RussilloWembanyama is not as good a prospect as LeBron was because of injury risk
Anybody who says [Wembanyama] is the best, like he's better than LeBron as a prospect, I would completely disagree just because LeBron body-wise was NBA ready. ... He's going to get hurt. It would be shocking if he doesn't have somebody roll into his legs at some point. ... I just don't think the human body is supposed to move like a created player in an NBA video game.
Russillo noted that the list of players a GM would actually keep over the chance to draft Wemby is incredibly short.
Ryen RussilloOnly Jokic, Luka, and Giannis are untradeable for the Wembanyama pick
Jokic, you'd hang up. Luka, you'd hang up. Giannis, you'd hang up. Embiid, you'd trade him. Tatum probably [trade him]. Booker... the list is probably like three guys. ... Normally I'd go, well wait, I don't wanna trade a guy who I know has already done it for somebody that I've never seen actually do it. But that's how special Victor is.
Beyond the #1 pick, the guys looked for the "dogs" in the class. Russillo highlighted Cam Whitmore as a high-energy bulldozer and James Naji as a raw physical marvel who could disrupt games just by stepping onto the floor.
Ryen RussilloCam Whitmore is the #1 'dog' in the draft class
Cam Whitmore is definitely on that list. Maybe number one overall the Villanova freshman. Watching him play is like every time he gets the ball he is going left and he beats everybody every single time. ... He went hit him so strong. ... This guy's at level 11 energy this early into the game.
Ryen RussilloJames Naji's wingspan and energy make him a legitimate NBA rotation prospect
James Naji... His wingspan however is seven seven and the way, like as soon as he checks in the game... it would be kind of like shit he's in. ... He's very raw, but as soon as he checks in the game, things are just different and it's because of his energy, his size, his strength, and I think he actually has a chance to make a roster here.
The Future of PMT
To wrap things up, Titans quarterback and friend of the program Will Levis stopped by the Nashville bar to hang out and ask a guest FAQ. He wanted to know what the long-term plan is for the show and if the guys see themselves doing this forever. Big Cat gave a surprisingly candid answer about the shelf life of the program and when they might finally hang up the whistles.
Big CatPardon My Take will likely end in 5 to 7 years
I would like to do this show for as long as we are still good at it. I could envision in my perfect brain five to seven years from now, we're like, 'Hey, we're really good, but you know, maybe we're fading a little.' And then we walk out on top. ... Once we get to like mid forties... it'll be like a reassessment.
Whether the show ends in five years or fifty, PFT is committed to the bit until the very end, hopefully while mid-sentence on a historical reference.
If you see a girl with a shattered iPhone screen, just know you're in for a wild night and a very complicated morning.
