PMT DB
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The vibes in the studio are a tale of two cities, and unfortunately for Max, both of those cities are Philadelphia. The Knicks completed a dominant sweep of the 76ers, turning the Wells Fargo Center into MSG South and leaving Max to answer questions while literally soggy. Memes and Zach are on cloud nine as Jalen Brunson looks like the best player in the world, while Max is ready to burn the whole Process to the ground.
MaxI didn't want the Sixers to make the playoffs because this iteration of the team is bad
This isn't a good team. They're not a good basketball team. I don't know what happened in the Celtics series, but this is who we thought they were. I didn't want to make the playoffs because I didn't want watch this iteration of the Sixers. This team is bad.
Big Cat and PFT were quick to point out that it wasn't just Brunson doing the heavy lifting. The Knicks have transformed their offense by putting the ball in the hands of their big man at the high post, a move that has unlocked their ceiling as legitimate contenders.
Big CatThe Knicks have finally unlocked Karl-Anthony Towns as an offensive facilitator
Timbs is a very good coach, but it does feel like The Knicks had finally figured out a way to unlock Kat in terms of being a guy who can facilitate offense. The high posts, you know, his assist number has been off the charts.
The Wizards Win the Lottery
While the Sixers are looking at a bleak summer, the Washington Wizards are officially back. PFT is glowing after the Wizards landed the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, cementing a future that looks significantly brighter than the one currently unfolding in Philly. Between Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and a looming superstar rookie, the Wizards are finally escaping the 'least consequential franchise' basement.
PFT CommenterThe Washington Wizards have a better future than the Philadelphia 76ers
Who would you rather be right now, the 76ers or the Washington Wizards? Like the future? Yeah. Gotta be the wizards. Without a doubt. The Wizards. I mean you have an all NBA first teamer Anthony Davis, Trey Young has proven he can be a clutch player... and then you have the number one pick.
Big Cat is particularly high on the draft class, specifically the floor of Cameron Boozer. While other guys might have higher ceilings, Boozer feels like the kind of pick you simply can't miss on, especially for a team like the Grizzlies who are lurking in the lottery.
Big CatCameron Boozer is 'bust-proof'
I do think Boozer has the highest floor lowest ceiling. He's bust proof. I don't think he's gonna be like some of these [other guys]... Boozer looks like a Grizzly though.
Biz Rails Against the Maple Leafs
Our good friend Paul Bissonnette joined the show and he is officially done with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Biz explains the backstory of his loyalty to Shane Doan and why the hiring of John Chayka as the new GM is a total slap in the face. It’s a saga involving breakfast place betrayals, illegal combines, and computer screens that don't actually do anything. Biz is so out on the Leafs that even their luck in landing the first overall pick (and a potential phenom in Gavin McKenna) isn't enough to bring him back.
Paul BissonnetteThe Toronto Maple Leafs hiring John Chayka as GM is laughable given his track record
to get the the the one of the biggest, if not the biggest jobs in hockey as far as the general manager with the track record he has is laughable. Listen, maybe he ends up going on to have success. But to get... the biggest jobs in hockey... with the track record he has is laughable.
On the ice, Biz is all-in on the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite the narrative that they’re a boring 'dump and chase' team, Biz argues they are playing the most electric hockey of the postseason and have the culture to finally break through.
Paul BissonnetteThe Carolina Hurricanes are the most impressive team in the 2026 playoffs
If any anyone has doubted them or said negative things at this point, at least they should be getting on their hands and knees begging for forgiveness... they're electric. They've scored some amazing goals off the rush... they constantly attack you even when they're playing defense.
When it comes to the Western Conference, Biz can't help but admire the insanity of Nathan MacKinnon. From his zone two cardio in a snorkel and goggles to his sheer dominance on the puck, MacKinnon has the Avalanche looking like the team to beat for the Cup.
Paul BissonnetteNathan McKinnon's scuba gear pool routine is a genius low-impact exercise
He handles his off ice as more intense probably than anyone in the league... in order to like recover, he gets to zone two cardio on his off days and he does it through low impact exercise in the swimming pool. So he does that, he'll go in there with the snorkeler and the goggles... he has some unauthentic, you know, things that he does as far as his preparation and who am I to to judge him.
Aliens, Grit Week, and Joe Pa
Who's Back of the week brought us the return of Aliens. The government released 150 pages of documents, but Big Cat remains unimpressed by the lack of actual extraterrestrial violence. If they're going to come here, they need to stop the slow drip and just do something about it.
Big CatAliens are pussies because they won't just attack Earth already
I think aliens are pussies. All we do is talk about aliens go like, oh, they're gonna come blow up Earth do it then enough talk. Enough talk.
We also looked ahead to Grit Week starting next Monday. The guys are heading to Jacksonville and need an AWL with a construction site or a backyard project that needs some very questionable labor. To wrap things up, the guys discussed the ultimate office decor, with Big Cat pitching the most controversial statement piece in history.
Big CatBuying the Joe Paterno statue would be a legendary statement piece that eliminates the need for small talk
I would 100% buy the Joe Pa statue. I think it would be a great statement piece... imagine you walk in and the Joe Pa statue is right there... you don't have to do small talk. When you got the Joe Pa statue, you're bam, you're in the conversation.
If you see a 43-foot banner of footballs or a bronze statue of a Big Ten legend in the Chicago office, don't ask about the price. Just get charged up.
