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Randy Moss, Joakim Noah, and the Belichick-Jordon Update
The vibes are high because Kentucky Derby weekend is officially here, which means the return of our favorite tradition: Randy Moss joining the show to help us lose money. Big Cat and PFT are also breaking down the Knicks' victory over the Pistons and the absolute funeral for the Lakers after the Timberwolves sent them packing. Hank is already bracing himself for the Knicks to run into the Celtics, while Big Cat is finding silver linings for the young Pistons core.
Big CatDespite losing to the Knicks, the Pistons have a very bright future because Cade Cunningham proved he is a playoff-level star
The Pistons have a very bright future because Cade Cunningham stepped up, stepped up like that level playoff series, young team getting their first taste of it. It sucks to hear, but the Pistons have a very bright future.
Speaking of teams going home, the Lakers' season ended in a puddle of tears. Anthony Edwards has officially arrived as a superstar, and the guys are starting to wonder if the Timberwolves are actually the team of destiny. Big Cat noted that Edwards is basically the new protagonist of the NBA if he can finish the job.
Big CatAnthony Edwards is the new face of the league if he wins a title
He is, he's the face of the league if he can win a title and the Timberwolves are just a really good team all around.
On the flip side, the Lakers are a mess. LeBron James is facing a massive crossroads this summer, and the guys are wondering if he'll actually do what's best for the roster. While the media will speculate on retirement, PFT isn't buying a quiet exit for the King.
PFT CommenterLeBron James will not retire silently; he will have a massive farewell tour
LeBron James is not going to retire outta the blue and just walk off the court and that'll be it. He is going to have the retirement tour. Yep. He's going to go across the country and there's gonna be like a documentary crew that follows him everywhere.
The Legend Randy Moss
Randy Moss joined us to talk Derby, and the big story this year is the return of Bob Baffert. Randy broke down the field and emphasized that Fierceness is the class of the race, even if the price is short. He also gave out some deep long shots for the undercard and shared some incredible stories from his early days as a 12-year-old handicapper.
Randy MossFierceness is two to three lengths better than any other horse in the Kentucky Derby field
I think [Fierceness] is two to three lengths better than any other horse right now in the field... I think if he's ridden properly, I think [Fierceness] is, you know, clearly, clearly the horse to beat.
Big Cat, ever the optimist, asked if a prime Secretariat could win the Derby with him in the saddle. Randy’s answer was a cold, hard dose of reality that involved Big Cat’s current weight and a very disappointed horse.
Randy MossA prime Secretariat could not win a race with a 235-pound Big Cat in the saddle
No shot, Big Cat, no shot. I'm sorry to tell you that. [You would finish] probably dead last. Even if you were an accomplished equestrian, at that weight riding Secretariat? No. He'd be up the track.
Joakim Noah In Studio
Joakim Noah is easily one of the coolest guests we have on the show. He hung out to talk about Florida’s recent success, his time with the Bulls, and why it took him three full years after retirement to even watch a game of basketball again. He’s a massive fan of the current parity in the league and gave his flowers to Draymond Green for the specific brand of chaos he brings to the Warriors.
Joakim NoahDraymond Green is special because he brings a fearlessness and energy that goes beyond stats
What Draymond [Green] brings to the team is so much more than just what you see on a stat line. It's so much more than just the surface. You know, he's the one who's bringing the energy and making sure that everybody's ready to go. Steph [Curry] can be Steph. Nobody's fucking Steph up because Draymond is gonna be right there putting you in a choke hold if you try.
Joakim also weighed in on the development gap between the US and Europe, pointing out that the French system is built on team basketball rather than the individual superstar culture that has taken over AAU.
Joakim NoahThe European basketball development system is superior to the US AAU system
Great development system out there [in France]... They coach it as a team sport. It's not the superstar thing. And if you have a shot to be an NBA prospect, you have like the top French general managers coming to your house... For the development of the game, there needs to be a change [in the US].
Fyre Fest of the Week
To wrap things up, we got a legendary Fyre Fest featuring a deep dive into the Bill Belichick and Jordon situation. Hank is genuinely stressed about the reports of Jordon's influence, while Big Cat and PFT are leaning into the comedy of the greatest coach ever being managed by a 24-year-old. Big Cat even has a specific suggestion for how they can take this love story to the next level.
Big CatBill Belichick is likely having a baby with his girlfriend Jordon
If I had to give one piece of advice to Jordon, have a baby. No, no. With Belichick, with Bill. Have a—let's get a baby in this thing. Consummate this love with a baby. A baby in the mix of this would be one of the greatest stories.
Don't forget to check out the BET Gala in Arizona this Monday for the Knicks-Celtics Game 1 stream.
