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Trailblazers CJ McCollum And Mt Rushmore Of Worst Mondays

Monday, July 9, 201811 takes

We're back from Vacation and recapping all the things we missed. Lebron to LA, Paul George has been brainwashed, Boogie ruined the NBA by making the Warriors the favorite to win the title, ( - ) and we still have World Cup fever ( - ). Mt Rushmore of worst Mondays to go back to work and a bonus Mt Rushmore of Darren Rovell's 40 rules for turning 40 ( - ). Who's back of the week including Jay Z getting roasted ( - ). Portland Trailblazer CJ McCollum joins the show to talk about NBA free agency, what its like always being in trade rumors, being an NBA player from the Patriot League, and how we have to stop calling Kevin Durant a baby back bitch ( - ). Segments include Thoughts and Prayers to the Croatian player that dissed Russia, trouble in paradise for Dwight Howard's relationship with every NBA team, Stay Classy Phil Mickelson, and Hank hot in the streets for Bieber getting engaged.

Recap

Void
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

Kobe Bryant secretly hates that LeBron James joined the Lakers

LeBron's going to be a Laker and now Kobe is silently stewing and he's going to pretend to like this, but you know he hates it.

Subjective opinion on Kobe's internal feelings, though Kobe publicly welcomed LeBron.
Push
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

LeBron James will fake an injury and tank his first season with the Lakers to wait for Kawhi Leonard

I think LeBron, this is going to be a year... and then LeBron is going to do his first year where he fakes an injury. Pretty much broken hand. tanks, and then comes back. Saves it all up. That's why they signed Lance Stevenson... he just stacked the team with a bunch of guys who aren't really going to do anything, and LeBron can sit out for a year.

LeBron did miss a significant portion of the season with a groin injury (not faked) and the Lakers missed the playoffs. Kawhi signed with the Clippers instead.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Phil Jackson will return to coach the Lakers after LeBron's first year

Phil wouldn't come back this year, but maybe once they add another piece or two and LeBron gets his one year of a fake injury out of the way, that is a prime Phil Jackson move to swoop in on an already established, really good team.

Phil Jackson did not return to coach the Lakers; Frank Vogel was hired in 2019.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Adding any player to the Warriors decreases their chances of winning a title due to chemistry

Honestly, at this point with the Warriors, any addition that they make probably decreases their chances on winning another title. Because it's like they're a perfect team. So no matter who you add, there's always a small chance of it fucking up the chemistry.

The Warriors won the 2018-19 regular season West but lost in the Finals to the Raptors, so technically their win-rate decreased from the prior year and they didn't win the title.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

The Rockets losing Trevor Ariza and gaining Carmelo Anthony has a bigger impact on the NBA title than Boogie Cousins joining the Warriors

I actually have a hot take. I think the Rockets letting Ariza go and somehow making it Michael Carter Williams or Carmelo Anthony has more of an impact on the title than Boogie Cousins.

Melo was cut after 10 games and Houston regressed, while Boogie was a solid contributor when healthy. The Rockets' move was indeed more impactful, but negatively.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The 2022 World Cup will be the 'fall of sports' due to the overlap with the NFL season

I'm calling it right now. It's going to be the fall of sports. It's going to be nonstop sports all the time.

The 2022 World Cup did take place in Nov/Dec, creating a massive sports calendar overlap.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018
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LeBron James will beat up Skip Bayless at some point this year

There's a good chance that LeBron beats up Skip Bayless at some point this year.

PredictionBasketballHotSarcastic
LeBron James did not beat up Skip Bayless.

Mount Rushmore

Void
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018·Mt. Rushmore
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HankHank

Playing mini-golf more than 10 times a year makes you a psychopath

If you play mini golf more than 10 times a year, you're probably a psychopath. Mini golf is fun on vacation, but you realize after 10 holes, you're like, I've had enough mini golf.

This is a subjective character judgment.

Who Is Back

Loss
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018·Who's Back
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HankHank

Loneliness is healthier if you smoke 15 cigarettes a day to make friends

loneliness has the same effect on morality as smoking 15 cigarettes a day... so if you're lonely, just smoke a bunch of cigarettes and you'll actually be healthier [because you'll make friends outside].

Hot TakeLifeScorchingSarcastic
Medically, smoking is never healthier, but the take is satirical.

Interview

Win
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018
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CJ McCollumCJ McCollum

The 2018 Cleveland Browns will win 6 to 8 games and potentially make the playoffs

I'm calling it right now six to eight wins. We may be able to go nine and seven and sneak in as a wild card.

The 2018 Browns went 7-8-1, falling exactly in his predicted 6-8 win range, though they missed the playoffs.

Trouble In Paradise

Win
Take Slip·Jul 9, 2018·Trouble in Paradise
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Big CatBig Cat

Dwight Howard's career will end with him dominating in China

This is just one step closer to Dwight Howard's perfect ending of his career, and that's just dominating in China... Dwight Howard will go to China and be like yeah everyone loves me no one has told me to fuck off in English.

Dwight Howard did eventually play for the Taoyuan Leopards in Taiwan starting in 2022, dominating the league.