520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Lakers win streak, Hawks 2 OT win vs. 76ers, Celtics beat Cavaliers - Club 520 Podcast

Club 520 Podcast – "520 in the Morning"

December 1, 2025

Hosts: Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, Bishop B Hen, Mook
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A lively and unfiltered morning recap of the weekend’s NBA action, notable sports moments, and entertaining banter about basketball, football, and culture. The hosts break down standout NBA games (including the Lakers’ win streak, a double-overtime Hawks thriller, and the Celtics outlasting the Cavs), debate player legacies, and riff on trending sports storylines, all with Club 520’s signature candor and humor.

Episode Overview

NBA Game Recaps: Focus on Hawks-76ers double OT thriller, Lakers surge, Celtics’ sneaky wins, plus discussions of Timberwolves, Bucks, and more.
Player Spotlights: Deep dives on Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey, Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić, and fiery debates about NBA legacies.
Debates & Hot Takes: Spirited discussions comparing Giannis, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Garnett, plus MVP races.
College Football Talk: Heated reactions to Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU, implications for Ole Miss players, and coaching culture.
Culture, Humor & Wild Stories: Everything from failed highlight plays, TV announcer beefs, to cautionary tales of gambling gone wrong, and wild women's basketball feats.

Key Segments & Insights

Hawks vs. 76ers – Double Overtime Thriller

[05:35 - 12:26]

The crew goes in on Atlanta’s wild 2OT win over the Sixers. Jalen Johnson and Walker Alexander shine; Johnson posts a career-high 41/14/7.
- Jeff Teague: "He the only kid that left Duke like, 'I ain't with this. I'm out.'" [07:08]
- Discussion about Johnson's draft slide due to leaving Duke and his emergence as an All-Star-level player.
- "That's probably the best pick the Hawks since me." – Teague [07:47]
Tyrese Maxey explodes for 44 points in defeat; both teams praised for effort and drama.
The guys debate the Hawks’ form without Trae Young and whether he naturally reintegrates:
- “He ain't got no choice but to fit back in… but they are playing well right now.” – Teague [10:55]
- “In the playoffs, you gonna need a Trae Young, bro. All this is fine and dandy, but when it really matter, you gonna need that All-Star.” – Mook [12:09]

Lakers Win Streak – “The Best Backcourt”

[12:26 - 16:08]

Discussion on Lakers beating the Pelicans for their seventh straight win (133–121).
- Focus on Luka’s dominance, but also big nights from Austin Reaves and Jalen Duren.
- “Definitely the best backcourt in the league... Both going for 30 a night every game.” – Mook & B Hen [12:44 / 12:57]
- LeBron sat out, emphasizing the strength of Laker depth.
Playful "receipts" about old debates, i.e. Austin Reaves vs. Aaron Gordon.
- “That Aaron Gordon take was terrible.” – B Hen [13:41]
High praise for Austin Reaves and his upcoming max contract, showing how “betting on yourself” pays off.

Celtics Outpace Cavaliers – Depth Stepping Up

[19:19 - 22:22]

Celtics edge the Cavs 117–115, with Payton Pritchard leading the charge (42 points, six threes).
- “That boy nice, P2.” – H [19:27]
- Jalen Brown triple-doubles (19/12/11).
- Boston’s depth gets recognition, especially as stars rotate in/out.
Talk about standings:
- “Nobody expects the Cavs to be 12–9. The Magic at 12–8… but [Celtics] looking decent so far.” – B Hen [20:58]
- Speculation on whether Jayson Tatum should return midseason or rest up.
  - “Just wait, bro. The East is wide open. There’s no team in the East you feel like they couldn’t beat at full strength.” [22:27]

Around the NBA: Standouts, Slumps, and MVP Races

[16:12 - 19:09, 23:46 - 26:11]

Luka’s MVP case:
- “Luka averaging 35/9/9 is crazy… he’s gonna get MVP if it goes like this.” – B Hen [16:08]
- “How can he get it if they’re gonna be the fourth seed?” – Mook [16:23]
Bucks (“Milwaukee been getting tortured”), Bulls, and Wizards get roasted for poor play.
Early shout outs for other NBA standouts:
- Anthony Edwards sets franchise record for most 30-point games (102).
- “And he did that quick… KG was there for 15 years!” – H [23:48]
- “He the best to ever do it in that [T-Wolves] uniform, bro.” – Mook [25:29]
OKC’s dominance, team construction, and potential to break the Warriors’ 73–9 record discussed.

Player Debates: Giannis vs. Duncan, Dirk, KG

[33:05 - 39:13 & 46:36 - 48:33]

Spirited debates on player legacies:
- “Would y’all want Giannis to play at… Golden State? The Knicks? San Antonio?”
- “That’d be the best NBA Jam team of all time, bro.” [33:44]
- Extensive comparison between Giannis and Tim Duncan:
  - “Tim Duncan’s the guy, relax.” – H [34:18]
  - “He got two MVPs, bro. And a chip.” – I [36:00]
  - “Tim Duncan was 40 when he got to the league and got to it. Did four years college, got to it, y’all.” – Mook [36:14]
- Arguments for and against Giannis over KG and Dirk.
- “That’s a weak-ass award—most improved—it’s like a Good Samaritan award.” – Mook [36:43]
- “Dirk got the best run ever.” – H [77:03]

College Football: Lane Kiffin’s Move, Player Perspectives

[63:10 - 68:05]

Lane Kiffin’s jump to LSU is dissected:
- “Hey, for my offensive staff, if you want to come to LSU, your ass better be there Monday morning.” – B Hen [63:39]
- "They was holding up middle fingers at the airport, hilarious." – Mook [64:30]
- Insight into how abrupt coaching changes impact players in the portal era.
  - “If he recruited me, I’m going with coach… it’s lit, we all going to LSU.” – Multiple hosts [78:01]
Cultural differences (where would you want to live as a coach – Florida, Mississippi, Baton Rouge?).

Verified Buckets & Superlatives

[75:33 - 76:20]

Hosts give “Verified Buckets” props:
- Zach Edey (32 & 17; “No assists, man, no assist. Verified Buckets but we here for it.” – B Hen [75:37])
- Audi Crooks (47 points in women’s hoops; “She Shaq for real.” – H [75:41])
- Peyton Pritchard, Payton II, Deni Avdija recognized for big individual nights.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Jalen Johnson’s progression:
"He the only kid that left Duke. Like, 'I ain't with this. I'm out.'” – Jeff Teague [07:08]
On the Hawks’ recent surge without Trae Young:
"He ain't got no choice but to fit back in… but they are playing well right now." – Jeff Teague [10:55]
On Lakers’ backcourt:
“That’s the best backcourt in the league... Both going for 30 a night every game.” – Mook [12:44, 12:57]
Giannis vs. Duncan Debate:
“He got two MVPs, bro. And a chip.” – I [36:00]
“Tim Duncan was 40 when he got to the league…” – Mook [36:14]
On Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss:
“Hey, for my offensive staff, if you want to come to LSU, your ass better be there Monday morning.” – B Hen [63:39]
On Zach Edey’s big night:
“He ran to the post and turned around, jumped hood way out of pocket.” – H [41:56]
On gambling horror stories:
“In one year he lost 850 million… you gotta sue the casino, cuz they played on you, bro.” – H [50:09]

Funniest & Most Out-of-Pocket Moments

Team Announcers Arguing Mid-Broadcast:
“They just start arguing over a trivia question about Cooper Flag… for three minutes.” [42:47]
Wrestling Behavior in Real Life:
“You can’t push kids, bro. Bro, get off me, bro!” – I [73:01]
On Paul Heyman: “He’s never out of character, bro.” – Mook [72:51]

Highlighted Timestamps

Hawks-76ers double OT breakdown: 05:35–12:26
Lakers’ streak/Backcourt debate: 12:26–16:08
Celtics edge Cavs: 19:19–22:22
MVP and elite-player talk: 16:08–19:09, 33:05–39:13
Giannis vs Duncan/KG/Dirk debates: 33:05–39:13, 46:36–48:33
Lane Kiffin/college football segment: 63:10–68:05
Verified Buckets: 75:33–76:20

Vibe & Closing Thoughts

This Club 520 episode is a classic blend of hilarious storytelling, hot takes, and loose, high-level NBA analysis. The hosts bounce from celebrating on-court standouts to roasting teams, reliving their own career moments, and debating NBA and college sports legacies with genuine insight and relentless wit.

If you missed the episode, you get a full flavor of both the sports action and the camaraderie that makes Club 520 uniquely compelling for fans of hoops and unfiltered sports culture talk.

Club 520 Podcast – "520 in the Morning"

December 1, 2025

Episode Overview

NBA Game Recaps: Focus on Hawks-76ers double OT thriller, Lakers surge, Celtics’ sneaky wins, plus discussions of Timberwolves, Bucks, and more.
Player Spotlights: Deep dives on Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey, Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić, and fiery debates about NBA legacies.
Debates & Hot Takes: Spirited discussions comparing Giannis, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Garnett, plus MVP races.
College Football Talk: Heated reactions to Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU, implications for Ole Miss players, and coaching culture.
Culture, Humor & Wild Stories: Everything from failed highlight plays, TV announcer beefs, to cautionary tales of gambling gone wrong, and wild women's basketball feats.

Key Segments & Insights

Hawks vs. 76ers – Double Overtime Thriller

[05:35 - 12:26]

The crew goes in on Atlanta’s wild 2OT win over the Sixers. Jalen Johnson and Walker Alexander shine; Johnson posts a career-high 41/14/7.
- Jeff Teague: "He the only kid that left Duke like, 'I ain't with this. I'm out.'" [07:08]
- Discussion about Johnson's draft slide due to leaving Duke and his emergence as an All-Star-level player.
- "That's probably the best pick the Hawks since me." – Teague [07:47]
Tyrese Maxey explodes for 44 points in defeat; both teams praised for effort and drama.
The guys debate the Hawks’ form without Trae Young and whether he naturally reintegrates:
- “He ain't got no choice but to fit back in… but they are playing well right now.” – Teague [10:55]
- “In the playoffs, you gonna need a Trae Young, bro. All this is fine and dandy, but when it really matter, you gonna need that All-Star.” – Mook [12:09]

Lakers Win Streak – “The Best Backcourt”

[12:26 - 16:08]

Discussion on Lakers beating the Pelicans for their seventh straight win (133–121).
- Focus on Luka’s dominance, but also big nights from Austin Reaves and Jalen Duren.
- “Definitely the best backcourt in the league... Both going for 30 a night every game.” – Mook & B Hen [12:44 / 12:57]
- LeBron sat out, emphasizing the strength of Laker depth.
Playful "receipts" about old debates, i.e. Austin Reaves vs. Aaron Gordon.
- “That Aaron Gordon take was terrible.” – B Hen [13:41]
High praise for Austin Reaves and his upcoming max contract, showing how “betting on yourself” pays off.

Celtics Outpace Cavaliers – Depth Stepping Up

[19:19 - 22:22]

Celtics edge the Cavs 117–115, with Payton Pritchard leading the charge (42 points, six threes).
- “That boy nice, P2.” – H [19:27]
- Jalen Brown triple-doubles (19/12/11).
- Boston’s depth gets recognition, especially as stars rotate in/out.
Talk about standings:
- “Nobody expects the Cavs to be 12–9. The Magic at 12–8… but [Celtics] looking decent so far.” – B Hen [20:58]
- Speculation on whether Jayson Tatum should return midseason or rest up.
  - “Just wait, bro. The East is wide open. There’s no team in the East you feel like they couldn’t beat at full strength.” [22:27]

Around the NBA: Standouts, Slumps, and MVP Races

[16:12 - 19:09, 23:46 - 26:11]

Luka’s MVP case:
- “Luka averaging 35/9/9 is crazy… he’s gonna get MVP if it goes like this.” – B Hen [16:08]
- “How can he get it if they’re gonna be the fourth seed?” – Mook [16:23]
Bucks (“Milwaukee been getting tortured”), Bulls, and Wizards get roasted for poor play.
Early shout outs for other NBA standouts:
- Anthony Edwards sets franchise record for most 30-point games (102).
- “And he did that quick… KG was there for 15 years!” – H [23:48]
- “He the best to ever do it in that [T-Wolves] uniform, bro.” – Mook [25:29]
OKC’s dominance, team construction, and potential to break the Warriors’ 73–9 record discussed.

Player Debates: Giannis vs. Duncan, Dirk, KG

[33:05 - 39:13 & 46:36 - 48:33]

Spirited debates on player legacies:
- “Would y’all want Giannis to play at… Golden State? The Knicks? San Antonio?”
- “That’d be the best NBA Jam team of all time, bro.” [33:44]
- Extensive comparison between Giannis and Tim Duncan:
  - “Tim Duncan’s the guy, relax.” – H [34:18]
  - “He got two MVPs, bro. And a chip.” – I [36:00]
  - “Tim Duncan was 40 when he got to the league and got to it. Did four years college, got to it, y’all.” – Mook [36:14]
- Arguments for and against Giannis over KG and Dirk.
- “That’s a weak-ass award—most improved—it’s like a Good Samaritan award.” – Mook [36:43]
- “Dirk got the best run ever.” – H [77:03]

College Football: Lane Kiffin’s Move, Player Perspectives

[63:10 - 68:05]

Lane Kiffin’s jump to LSU is dissected:
- “Hey, for my offensive staff, if you want to come to LSU, your ass better be there Monday morning.” – B Hen [63:39]
- "They was holding up middle fingers at the airport, hilarious." – Mook [64:30]
- Insight into how abrupt coaching changes impact players in the portal era.
  - “If he recruited me, I’m going with coach… it’s lit, we all going to LSU.” – Multiple hosts [78:01]
Cultural differences (where would you want to live as a coach – Florida, Mississippi, Baton Rouge?).

Verified Buckets & Superlatives

[75:33 - 76:20]

Hosts give “Verified Buckets” props:
- Zach Edey (32 & 17; “No assists, man, no assist. Verified Buckets but we here for it.” – B Hen [75:37])
- Audi Crooks (47 points in women’s hoops; “She Shaq for real.” – H [75:41])
- Peyton Pritchard, Payton II, Deni Avdija recognized for big individual nights.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Jalen Johnson’s progression:
"He the only kid that left Duke. Like, 'I ain't with this. I'm out.'” – Jeff Teague [07:08]
On the Hawks’ recent surge without Trae Young:
"He ain't got no choice but to fit back in… but they are playing well right now." – Jeff Teague [10:55]
On Lakers’ backcourt:
“That’s the best backcourt in the league... Both going for 30 a night every game.” – Mook [12:44, 12:57]
Giannis vs. Duncan Debate:
“He got two MVPs, bro. And a chip.” – I [36:00]
“Tim Duncan was 40 when he got to the league…” – Mook [36:14]
On Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss:
“Hey, for my offensive staff, if you want to come to LSU, your ass better be there Monday morning.” – B Hen [63:39]
On Zach Edey’s big night:
“He ran to the post and turned around, jumped hood way out of pocket.” – H [41:56]
On gambling horror stories:
“In one year he lost 850 million… you gotta sue the casino, cuz they played on you, bro.” – H [50:09]

Funniest & Most Out-of-Pocket Moments

Team Announcers Arguing Mid-Broadcast:
“They just start arguing over a trivia question about Cooper Flag… for three minutes.” [42:47]
Wrestling Behavior in Real Life:
“You can’t push kids, bro. Bro, get off me, bro!” – I [73:01]
On Paul Heyman: “He’s never out of character, bro.” – Mook [72:51]

Highlighted Timestamps

Hawks-76ers double OT breakdown: 05:35–12:26
Lakers’ streak/Backcourt debate: 12:26–16:08
Celtics edge Cavs: 19:19–22:22
MVP and elite-player talk: 16:08–19:09, 33:05–39:13
Giannis vs Duncan/KG/Dirk debates: 33:05–39:13, 46:36–48:33
Lane Kiffin/college football segment: 63:10–68:05
Verified Buckets: 75:33–76:20

Vibe & Closing Thoughts

If you missed the episode, you get a full flavor of both the sports action and the camaraderie that makes Club 520 uniquely compelling for fans of hoops and unfiltered sports culture talk.

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Summary

Club 520 Podcast – "520 in the Morning"

December 1, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Segments & Insights

Hawks vs. 76ers – Double Overtime Thriller

Lakers Win Streak – “The Best Backcourt”

Celtics Outpace Cavaliers – Depth Stepping Up

Around the NBA: Standouts, Slumps, and MVP Races

Player Debates: Giannis vs. Duncan, Dirk, KG

College Football: Lane Kiffin’s Move, Player Perspectives

Verified Buckets & Superlatives

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Funniest & Most Out-of-Pocket Moments

Highlighted Timestamps

Vibe & Closing Thoughts

Summary

Club 520 Podcast – "520 in the Morning"

December 1, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Segments & Insights

Hawks vs. 76ers – Double Overtime Thriller

Lakers Win Streak – “The Best Backcourt”

Celtics Outpace Cavaliers – Depth Stepping Up

Around the NBA: Standouts, Slumps, and MVP Races

Player Debates: Giannis vs. Duncan, Dirk, KG

College Football: Lane Kiffin’s Move, Player Perspectives

Verified Buckets & Superlatives

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Funniest & Most Out-of-Pocket Moments

Highlighted Timestamps

Vibe & Closing Thoughts