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520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Bill Belichick & UNC's EMBARRASSING loss to TCU, Russell Westbrook's MVP

Club 520 Podcast

Published: Tue Sep 02 2025

Summary

Club 520 Podcast — Episode Summary

Episode: 520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Bill Belichick & UNC's EMBARRASSING loss to TCU, Russell Westbrook's MVP
Date: September 2, 2025
Hosts: Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, Mook, Bishop

Overview

This lively episode has the Club 520 crew—Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, Mook, and Bishop—riffing on everything from legendary grill skills (or the lack thereof) and NBA throwback stories to college football blowouts and the economics of the NIL era. The show radiates the group’s signature blend of basketball insight, locker-room storytelling, quick-witted banter, and behind-the-scenes tales from pro sports.

Key Topics & Highlights

1. Labor Day Culture Shift & Grill Confessions

[02:16–03:32]

  • The group laments lost "uncle" grilling traditions—realizing, hilariously, that they themselves are now the uncles.
    • "We the uncles, and we don't know it. We the ones supposed to be barbecuing." — Bishop [02:52]
    • Jeff admits he’s “damn near 40” and never manned a grill.

2. Russell Westbrook’s Iconic 2017 MVP Game

[05:12–10:01]

  • Diving into Russ’ 50-point, 16-rebound, 10-assist game.
  • Discussion of his relentless playing style and what it’s like to try guarding Westbrook.
    • "He one of the most relentless players I ever seen. He just… don’t stop." — Jeff [07:16]
    • "Guarding him good is making him have bad field goal percentage." — Bishop [06:02]
  • NBA "usage rates" and how even good pros get humbled by true stars.
    • "Them dudes... if you go in the gym with a player like me, we gonna give you 50. Them? They going to get 120, bro." — Jeff [09:30]

3. NBA Pickup Legends and Elite Talents

[10:01–12:45]

  • Jeff describes witnessing Lou Williams (“Lou Will”) casually drop 60 in summer runs.
    • "When I seen him play with his homeboys… when I say he went for like 60 on Jarrett Jack, bro..." — Jeff [11:59]
  • The difference between NBA starters, bench players, and what happens in unstructured settings.

4. Bill Belichick & UNC’s Humiliating Loss

[12:56–17:19]

  • Hilarious skewering of Bill Belichick’s "elder abuse" at UNC, referencing their blowout loss to TCU.
  • Comedic critique of MJ's questionable hat and sideline antics.
    • "The vibes were so high, you know what I’m saying? And then after that, it was belt to ass, boy. TCU beat the sleeves off them yesterday." — Mook [14:37]
  • The generational gap between older coaches and younger athletes in the NIL era.
    • "If I’m 18, bro, I can’t relate to Bill Belichick." — Jeff [17:00]
    • "It’s the NIL era. There’s so much young that you just missed out on because you was with time." — DJ Wells [16:54]

5. NIL, College Football Spending, and Coach Drama

[24:20–31:16]

  • Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy complains Oregon spends $40 million on football; Oregon coach Dan Lanning responds.
    • "If you want to be a top 10 team in college football you better be invested in winning… we spend to win." — Dan Lanning (quoted) [28:02]
    • "Stay outta my pockets, I don't like that" — Mook [30:01]
  • Debates about how NIL money flows to players, the fairness of college football arms races.

6. Audience Q&A, Sports Banter & Family Stories

[32:48–47:08]

  • The crew reads superchat questions, riffing on who would win one-on-one: Marbury or Iverson, favorite signature NBA moves, and odd family stories.
  • Jeff tells the story of Lou Will’s high school dominance and about childhood memories with Mook.
    • "Mark was my first son. I take him everywhere. No, Mook was my first youngest." — Jeff [36:11]
  • Canelo vs. Bud: Big fight predictions on the upcoming Vegas weekend.
    • "I want Bud to win. But for some reason, Canelo just box." — Jeff [37:53]

7. NBA Blowouts and "Shut It Down" Mentality

[19:12–24:13]

  • War stories about worst blowouts suffered in high school/college/NBA.
  • Seeing how NBA players check out during third-quarter blowouts—literally planning DoorDash orders midgame!
    • "When you getting blown out, boys walk to the back... People start planning their night." — Jeff [22:46]

8. NFL Rankings, Contracts & MVP Predictions

[49:57–59:09]

  • Top 10 NFL player list debates, running back contract drama, and MVP picks for the new season.
    • "Lamar Jackson the best quarterback in the NFL." — Jeff [54:31]
    • "Pat Mahomes is... starting to turn to Tom Brady." — Jeff [54:50]

9. Hoops, Twitch Battles, and Signature Moves

[44:16–46:27]

  • Twitch gaming exploits—Jeff admits getting “21-0’d” by Malcolm.
  • Favorite signature basketball moves debated: Melo’s jab, Harden’s step-back, TMac’s hesitation, Bron’s look-down three.

10. NBA Free Agency & Money Moves

[81:13–85:32]

  • Where will Ben Simmons, Al Horford, Russ, Cam Thomas, Quentin Grimes, and Jonathan Kuminga play next?
  • Qualifying offers vs. locking in that life-changing first contract.
    • "That qualify offer, boy... get this money." — Jeff [84:25]

11. Wild Style—Old School NBA Fits

[61:02–65:28]

  • Hilarious nostalgia about giant jeans, oversized shirts, and infamous NBA fashion faux pas (Carlos Boozer's painted scalp!).
    • "That look... shining. That's what made it crazy." — Jeff [61:31]

Noteworthy Quotes & Moments

  • On Westbrook's Mindset:
    "If I miss six in a row, it's probably time for me to pass... He miss six in a row, it's like, nah, if I get six more, I'm probably gonna make them." — Jeff [08:16]

  • On NFL Priorities:
    "Every game don’t matter in the NBA, bro. But overseas, every game matters." — Bishop [23:53]

  • On NIL and Program Wealth:
    "If you want to be a top 10 team in college football, you better be invested in winning." — (quoted) Oregon HC Dan Lanning [28:02]

  • On Coaching Kids vs. Pros:
    "Playing and coaching is totally different. When you coach, you gotta take yourself out of it." — Jeff [18:21]

  • On Dwyane Wade's "Tier":
    "He's better than T-Mac." — DJ Wells [71:07]
    "Wait already had one (ring)." — Mook [72:48]

  • On the Old NBA Fashion:
    "If I ain't pick my shirt up before I sat down, it wasn't big enough." — Jeff [67:44]

Timestamps for Key Segments

  • Opening Banter & Grill Talk: [02:16–03:32]
  • Westbrook 2017 MVP Game: [05:12–10:01]
  • NBA Pickup Lore & Lou Williams: [10:01–12:45]
  • Belichick at UNC & College Football Embarrassment: [12:56–17:19]
  • NIL Money & Oregon/Oklahoma State Coach Drama: [24:20–31:16]
  • NBA Blowout Stories: [19:12–24:13]
  • Audience Q&A (Marbury v. AI, signature moves, etc.): [32:48–47:08]
  • NFL MVP & Top 10 Player Debates: [49:57–59:09]
  • NBA Free Agency Chatter: [81:13–85:32]
  • Old School NBA Fashion Stories: [61:02–65:28]

Final Thoughts

The episode is signature Club 520—fluid, irreverent, real. Whether you want basketball wisdom, wild sports lore, or just camaraderie among athletes who know how to keep it real, this one's a can’t-miss. The group covers everything from grinding in the NBA to the behind-the-scenes realities of coaching, contracts, and generational shifts in sports—and manages to make you laugh along the way.

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