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CJ McCollum on NBA Finals, Caitlin Clark Discourse, and the Oilers’ Cup Run
The Edmonton Oilers are officially headed to the Stanley Cup Final to face the Florida Panthers, and the main storyline isn't just Canada’s drought. It’s about whether Connor McDavid can finally shed the label of the greatest player to never win it all. Big Cat is already leaning into the narrative, suggesting that a loss here might actually be more fun for the show's content than a victory.
Big CatConnor McDavid still sucks because he hasn't won the big one
Not that he [McDavid] needs it again. He, he still hasn't won the big one, so we're gonna wait on that... Right now. He still sucks. In a way I'm kind of hoping that he loses so we can really focus this take on him. Like, losing in the Stanley Cup finals would be the ultimate point on that crown of cannot win the big one.
Despite the potential for a legendary 'cannot win the big one' take, Big Cat and PFT are both surprisingly finding themselves pulling for our neighbors to the north. Between the shiny Canadian ice and the absolute chaos of the Oilers' fanbase, the vibes are high heading into Saturday night.
Big CatI'm rooting for the Edmonton Oilers and Canada to win the Stanley Cup
I think I'm rooting for Canada. Sorry Jake. Sorry about your [Florida Panthers]. Me versus the world. I am as well. Yeah. I just, Canada, you're just so nice. Just cares so much.
On the other side of the bracket, the Rangers were sent packing, much to the delight of Memes. While Rangers fans are mourning what looked like a destiny-filled season, Memes is already taking victory laps. He’s convinced this was their peak and it’s all downhill from here for the Broadway Blueshirts.
MemesThe 2023-24 season was likely the Rangers' best chance to win a Stanley Cup for a long time
This year was probably their best year. [The New York Rangers].
The WNBA Discourse is Exhausting
Basketball took a back seat to 'The Discourse' this weekend after Chennedy Carter hip-checked Caitlin Clark. Big Cat and PFT are over the think pieces but are fascinated by the clear, unadulterated jealousy radiating from the rest of the league. Instead of pretending everyone is friends, the guys want the WNBA players to lean into the hatred.
Big CatWNBA players are 100% jealous of Caitlin Clark and they should just admit it
The people who are jealous of Caitlin Clark and when they take cheap shots at her... they are jealous. They're jealous of Caitlin Clark. They 100% are, it's okay to admit it. They're going again. They're going to be footnotes in Caitlin Clark's career. When it's all said and done, they're going to be the Lance Stephenson blowing in LeBron's ear.
Big Cat pointed out that the jealousy is actually a compliment to how much Clark has changed the game’s gravity. While the media tries to turn every hard foul into a culture war, the reality is that sports are better when people genuinely dislike each other. If this rivalry continues to boil over, it’s the best thing that could happen for the league's ratings.
Big CatThe WNBA players' hatred for Caitlin Clark will ultimately be good for the sport's growth
Having this type of hatred and love, I think is ultimately gonna be very, very good for the WNBA. Let sports be sports, let them be fun too. Let's just, let's just sports happen... When Caitlin Clark wins, it's gonna be awesome for her.
CJ McCollum Previews the Finals
Friend of the program CJ McCollum returned to the show to break down the upcoming matchup between the Celtics and the Mavericks. CJ isn't just a veteran guard; he's a wine mogul and a father of two now, but his basketball IQ remains elite. He’s looking at the Celtics as the clear frontrunners, though he warns that a close game in the fourth quarter is a different beast when Luka is on the floor.
CJ McCollumThe NBA Finals is the Celtics' series to lose and I think they win in six
I think it's Boston series to lose. I think it's their series to lose. Kristaps should be back. They've had the best record all year... I think Boston wins in six, but if it's a one possession game, gimme Dallas.
When asked what makes Luka Dončić so impossible to cover, CJ gave a surprisingly honest answer about the physical toll of guarding the Slovenian superstar. It’s not just the skill; it’s the 'heavy' frame that allows him to bully even the best defenders in the league.
CJ McCollumLuka Dončić is impossible to guard because he's a 'heavy' 245 pounds and uses his body perfectly
He's heavy, right? You know, with with, with respect to the heavy people out there... Luka is heavy man and he's a good, healthy, heavy, like strong, sturdy. He's still quick. He, he, he has a great change of speed... I mean he's gotta be at least 245, maybe heavier healthy body fat. ... Luca is heavy, hard to guard. He can lean on you, he can post you up.
CJ also touched on the chemistry—or lack thereof—between Luka and his former teammate Kristaps Porziņģis. With Porziņģis returning from injury for this series, CJ expects Luka to play with an extra edge to prove a point against the guy he couldn't get over the hump with in Dallas.
CJ McCollumLuka Dončić takes the matchup against Kristaps Porziņģis personally
Luca and [Porzingis] played together and it didn't go well... I think if you know anything about Luca, he takes things very personally and this is a chance for him to really beat a guy he played with and wasn't able to necessarily get over the hump with.
Who’s Back and Tommy Pham’s Fighting Spirit
Who’s Back featured a legendary performance from a common man at the Canadian Open. After a caddy went down with an injury, a fan stepped out of the gallery to carry the bag. Big Cat was mesmerized by the simplicity of it, arguing that literally any sturdy man in a polo could do the job at a moment's notice.
Big CatReplacement caddy is the easiest job in professional sports
I feel like a replacement caddy is the easiest job in sports... You need a guy that's just gonna do the job and this guy... That's a man that can do the job.
We also got an update on Tommy Pham, who is officially the scariest man in Major League Baseball. After a dust-up with the Brewers, Pham used his post-game presser to remind the world that he trains in the offseason specifically to 'fuck somebody up.' Meanwhile, the guys checked in on Tiger Woods’ hairline and PFT offered a theory on how the GOAT managed his various physical comebacks over the years.
PFT CommenterTiger Woods definitely used HGH to come back from his injuries
He definitely, I think he without a doubt a hundred percent used HGH to come back from injuries. I like this. Maybe this is the summer of getting all of our goats... They all use steroids. That's fine.
To wrap things up, Big Cat refused to believe the recent headlines regarding Lenny Kravitz and his alleged nine-year dry spell. In Big Cat's world, some things are simply physically impossible for a man that cool.
Big CatThere is no way on earth Lenny Kravitz hasn't had sex in nine years
Lenny Kravitz said that he hasn't had sex in nine years. Yeah, he hasn't fucked in nine years. That must be really, that's impossible. Difficult for Lenny Kravitz to do that. That's insane. ... Lenny Kravitz is so hot that there's no one on earth that can make him come.
If you see a man in a scarf walking around with a Gatorade, just assume he’s ready to caddy for a PGA pro or fight Tommy Pham.
