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Ryan Whitney and Dennis Rodman on NHL Trades, Bulls Dynasty, and LeBron
LeBron James has been carrying the sports world on his back this February, but not for the reasons he’d probably like. Big Cat and PFT walk through the absolute chaos of the Lakers' last two weeks, from the failed Anthony Davis pursuit to LeBron’s bizarre Instagram posts claiming he has "literally no words" while following up with thirty or forty very specific words. PFT is trying his best to stay in LeBron’s corner, mostly because the drama is just top-tier entertainment.
PFT CommenterLeBron James is the best basketball player of his generation and his antics are hilarious
[LeBron] is absolutely the best player of his generation. ... My problem with LeBron lies mostly in the fact that you guys fail to see how hilarious he is. ... without LeBron James in the NBA, there would be so much less laughter.
The dynamic in Los Angeles seems toxic, and Big Cat points out that even LeBron’s old reliable "Banana Boat" crew seems to be keeping their distance while he drinks wine with 2 Chainz and films Space Jam 2.
PFT CommenterLeBron James has no friends left and even Carmelo Anthony is ducking his calls
He's such an unusual individual that he's lost all of his friends. ... Even Melo, it's gotten to the point where Carmelo Anthony is ducking LeBron James' calls because that's a toxic friendship.
With Lonzo Ball out of the lineup, the Lakers have looked lost, giving more credence to the idea that the Ball family might actually have the answers to the franchise's problems.
Big CatLeVar Ball is right: LeBron James will never win a championship with the Lakers without Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball is actually the most correct of anyone because he said that LeBron will never win without him... or sorry, LeVar Ball, said that LeBron will never win without Lonzo, and the Lakers are not as good of a team when Lonzo's out.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Antarctica is on the hot seat after an iceberg twice the size of New York City threatened to break off. While scientists are worried about sea levels, Big Cat and Hank are more concerned with the existential reality that we are living in the end times.
Big CatThe world will be completely over in 150 years
I am 100% one of those people now that thinks the world's going to be done in 150 years. ... People who are saying we'll figure it out, it's too late. We have not figured it out.
HankThe world will be over in 15 years
I think take away the zero [from 150 years]. Oh, 15. ... [The world's] done.
On a more serious note for the internet, PFT officially declared that the word "thick" is dead and buried. When the mainstream sports media starts trying to use the slang, it's time to pack it up and move on to the next one.
PFT CommenterThe word 'thick' is officially cancelled because Trey Wingo used it
My hot seat this week is thick. ... I'm actually canceling thick. Because Trey Wingo, he caught wind of it. ... the fact that Trey used a double C, it was like watching Darren Rovell kill 69 jokes in real time.
Ryan Whitney
Barstool’s own Ryan Whitney joined to recap an NHL trade deadline that actually had some juice this year. He breaks down why the Blue Jackets were the biggest winners for refusing to play it safe, even if they risk losing stars for nothing in the summer.
Ryan WhitneyThe Columbus Blue Jackets are the winners of the trade deadline for going all-in
Columbus is a winner for me. They went out and made a bunch of good moves. ... They're trying to win one, and they never even won a playoff series. ... I think the fans kind of deserve it.
While the guys checked in on the Capitals' chances to go back-to-back, Ryan Whitney gave them a realistic—if slightly somber—projection for PFT’s squad.
Ryan WhitneyThe Washington Capitals have a 20% chance of repeating as Stanley Cup champions
Pittsburgh did it for the first time in like 20 years... I'm going to say 20%. They're a good team, right? ... I just think that it's tough because guys are exhausted and they've ripped it up extra hard.
The conversation shifted to the hardwood, where Ryan Whitney didn't hold back on the current state of LeBron James. Coming from a sport where you'd likely get a glove to the face for acting like a diva, he had some choice words for the Lakers' superstar.
Ryan WhitneyLeBron James is a piece of shit teammate and a bad look for the sport of basketball
Big Cat, I know you love hoops, but what he's doing right now... It's actually pathetic. It's just so embarrassing. He's the worst role model I've ever seen. ... He is just a shitbag. He's such a shitty teammate.
Dennis Rodman
The Worm himself, Dennis Rodman, stopped by the studio to talk about his new podcast "On The Rebound" and some of the most iconic moments of his career. He gave a fascinating look into the Bulls dynasty, explaining that while he, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen were the most dominant trio in history, they barely spoke to each other off the court. He also defended his relationship with Kim Jong Un, suggesting the North Korean leader is just a product of what he inherited.
Dennis RodmanPhil Jackson was more of a friend and mentor than a strict coach during my time with the Bulls
Phil just came at the tail end of the fact that my career was on a down slope... and he just wanted, like, 'okay, Dennis, we're going to finish this shit off right.' And he gave me an opportunity to go out there and just try to finish my career off... He's more of a friend, too, anything.
Rodman also weighed in on the GOAT debate, and he didn't exactly side with the kid from Akron. For a guy who lived for defense and rebounding, seeing the modern NBA turn into a "fashion show" where defense is optional clearly rubs him the wrong way.
Dennis RodmanMichael Jordan never took days off or missed games whereas LeBron James does
Michael, no matter what, he compete, no matter what. LeBron, you can see LeBron, what he's doing. He don't even play defense anymore. He don't give a fuck. Michael played every fucking day, every day, every game. LeBron's taking days off.
Before heading out, Rodman gave some financial advice that might interest the crypto-heads and the green-friendly listeners alike, predicting a massive surge for his preferred digital currency.
Dennis RodmanPot Coin will take off in the next six to twelve months
My guys that came up with this idea of PotCoin back in Canada... It's going to take off. I mean, yeah, it's going to take off. I think in the next, say in the next six to 12 months, it should be popping off.
Big Cat and PFT wrapped things up with a deep realization about the passage of time and how much technology has changed the world in just two decades. If you weren't around for the iPhone, you might as well be from the Stone Age.
PFT CommenterIf you died before the year 2000, you are essentially a caveman compared to people today
Essentially as much has changed in the world in the last 20 years. Correct. Where if you died prior to the year 2000, you're basically a caveman if we were to bring you back. ... Zero clout. They're fucking idiots.
Hopefully, Robert Kraft finds a way to keep his name out of the "We Read An Affidavit" segment next time.
