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Richard Jefferson and Meatball Molly on NBA Finals and UFC Grit
The vibes in the studio were electric as Hank returned from the dead following an absolutely historic Celtics comeback against the Warriors. After looking completely defeated on the couch, Hank was revived by PFT and a "washed Oreo" just in time to witness Boston's 40-16 fourth-quarter explosion. Big Cat was baffled by the Warriors' defensive strategy, specifically their refusal to hunt the weak link when Marcus Smart was on the bench.
Big CatThe Warriors' lack of adjustment against Peyton Pritchard in the 4th quarter was a massive mistake
I don't understand what the warriors were doing where like Peyton Pritchard was on Steph Curry because Marcus smart was on the bench and they didn't attack Peyton Pritchard the entire fourth quarter. It was crazy. Like they just didn't, they, I don't know why they didn't attack him.
While Steph Curry was unconscious in the first quarter, the Celtics' defense eventually turned the tide. Big Cat is already looking at the funeral arrangements for the Golden State dynasty after seeing them collapse on their home floor.
Big CatThe Golden State Warriors might be done after losing Game 1 to the Celtics
I actually believe that... the rest, you know, they're done. Yeah. They might be done. I think they might be done when they're done. I think they might be done. I really do think the way they lost this and the fact that the Celtics, like I know that they're their shot-making... what the Celtics can rely on and what they do better than anyone else is, they locked down on defense.
They also took a long look at Draymond Green's offensive utility, or lack thereof. PFT noted that the version of Draymond who could once drop 30 in a Game 7 seems to have been replaced by a guy who is genuinely afraid of the rim.
PFT CommenterDraymond Green's offensive game has completely disappeared compared to the 2016 era
Has there been a solid offensive player that has gone downhill as much as Draymond Green? ... Back in 2015, 2016, he was a good third option for the Warriors. ... Now it just looks like he's allergic to the ball.
Richard Jefferson on the X-Factors
Our good friend Richard Jefferson joined the show from San Francisco to preview the series. RJ offered a fascinating perspective on why Brad Stevens stepped away from coaching to move into the front office, suggesting it was a selfless move to give the core a fresh voice.
Richard JeffersonBrad Stevens moved to the front office because he knew the Celtics needed a different voice to reach the next level
I want somebody that I believe can take these guys to the next level. ... It doesn't mean that Brad couldn't win a championship as an NBA head coach. ... It just means that this, he just wanted to be in a, in a different space. So he, but he's still there in a day to day.
Looking at the actual matchup, Jefferson thinks the series will come down to whether Grant Williams can punish the Warriors for their small-ball lineups. He believes that if Williams shoots like he did against Milwaukee, Boston becomes an impossible cover.
Richard JeffersonGrant Williams is the key X-factor for the Celtics if the Warriors go small
I would say the two people... I mentioned Grant Williams, I think Grant Williams... he's going to be key because the Warriors just force everyone to play small... If he plays well, like he did in the Milwaukee series where he hit eight threes, 93, whatever it was, then, you know, Boston's going to be a problem.
Naturally, the conversation turned to legacy. PFT is ready to jump to some massive conclusions if Steph adds another ring and a Finals MVP to his trophy case, even suggesting it might settle the LeBron debate for good.
PFT CommenterIf Steph Curry wins Finals MVP, he is a better basketball player than LeBron James
If Steph Curry wins an NBA finals MVP this year, I'm ready to be the first person to [say] that he's better than LeBron James purely at basketball.
Meatball Molly’s Scouser Spirit
Colleague and UFC standout Meatball Molly stopped by the studio to talk about her career and the unique culture of Liverpool. She gave us a terrifying look into the mind of a Scouser fighter, explaining that tapping out simply isn't an option, even when consciousness is slipping away.
Meatball MollyScousers never tap out in a fight
Bitches. Scousers don't tap... I'm like a fucking salmon going upstream. [I blacked out] and I look up [at] me coach and I staff coming rounds. And I go, I didn't get the top. I didn't stop. I didn't stop. I promise you it didn't stop.
Beyond the Octagon, Molly is already planning her next move. She has her sights set on the boxing world once she finishes her business in the UFC, citing her amateur background and the potential to sell out massive arenas in England.
Meatball MollyI will transition from MMA to professional boxing after my UFC career
And I was just saying today on the bay when I move over to box and after I finish MMA... A hundred percent. Yeah. I've just always had it in me. I would always come back... if I ever have [achieved what I can in MMA], I'm ready for boxing.
The Match and Fyre Fest
Before letting the guests go, Big Cat and PFT broke down "The Match," which mostly served as a platform for Aaron Rodgers to be surly and for Josh Allen to almost kill spectators with errant drives. Big Cat wasn't shocked by the reports that Rodgers was a tough hang on the course, noting that the Packers QB seemed to be there strictly for the check.
Big CatAaron Rodgers is absolutely miserable to be around
I did have multiple tweets from unbiased people saying that Aaron Rodgers is absolutely miserable to be around because he, he was the least talking above the group. He was surly. He was Aaron Rodgers... Aaron Rodgers is just, he just went for a paycheck, fucking shark.
We wrapped up with Fyre Fest of the week, where Hank lamented the social suicide of sneezing in public post-COVID. PFT also took a shot at Clay Travis for his bizarre behavior at a youth baseball game, which is really saying something coming from a man who has a totally real 11-year-old son in the travel ball circuit.
PFT CommenterClay Travis is a loser for bragging about getting kicked out of his son's Little League game
I don't care who these boys' daddies are... He just sat and bragged about getting kicked out of a little league game and thought that everyone would be like, 'Oh my God, you're right, that umpire sucks.' This is just as basic as it gets. You just sat and bragged about getting kicked out of a little league game.
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