Club 520 Podcast — Episode: "520 in the Morning"

Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, Mook, Bishop B Henn
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This episode is a fast-paced, humorous breakdown of the latest in NBA and college hoops, centered around Luka Doncic’s monster game in a Mavericks win over the Lakers, the Magic’s blowout of the 76ers, surprising NBA trends, and more. The crew mixes real basketball analysis with wild jokes, debates, and listener questions, all in their signature unfiltered style.

1. Luka Doncic’s Monster Game & Lakers/Clippers Recap

[04:46–10:49]

• Luka Doncic went off for 43 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists against the Lakers, dropping 32 in the first half.
  • “Luka, 43, 13, 9, 32 in the first half… he getting 40 every game, bro.” — DJ Wells [06:07]
  • “He might get MVP this year.” — Jeff Teague [06:02]
• LeBron had 25-6-6, supporting a solid Lakers win, but the episode’s crew is focused on Luka’s insane offensive arsenal.
• Clippers’ performances discussed:
  • Kawhi Leonard: “Showed up to work yesterday... He had 19.” — Jeff Teague [06:24]
  • James Harden: 29 points (praised for playing well despite the Clippers’ issues).
• The guys clown on the supporting cast, noting discrepancies in NBA contracts.
  • “If your best player is making $60 million and your next man is making $400,000, it’s really not the same.” — Ty Lue via Jeff Teague [11:13]
• Mini-debate on whether to “believe in the Lakers.”
  • “Should we believe in the Lakers?” — Jeff Teague [09:34]

2. NBA Superstars & Team Chemistry Talk

[10:49–16:04]

• Big-picture frustration with Clippers: Too old, not enough chemistry or luck.
  • “Blow it up, bro.” — DJ Wells [13:38]
• Sympathy for James Harden:
  • “James Harden don't deserve this, bro... Send him to the Rockets.” — DJ Wells [13:41]
  • “He just got bad luck. Everybody get hurt and he still be hooping.” — Jeff Teague [13:57]
• The panel reminisces about past NBA vets lingering for “locker room presence,” comparing Chris Paul to Haslem and Howard.

3. Magic Blowout Sixers, Wizards Surprise Win, & NBA Catch-Up

[16:04–19:56]

• Magic destroyed the Sixers; Anthony Black scored 31, impressively stepping in.
  • “Anthony Black been balling. He had 31 yesterday. He had 27 the first half.” — Jeff Teague [38:26]
• Wizards snapped a month-long losing streak by beating the Hawks, leading to some listener grief.
  • “Their first win since October 24th...” — Jeff Teague [16:23]
• Discussion about teams needing to “sit down” key players after such upsets [16:33].
• Praise for CJ McCollum’s hot shooting for the Wizards.
• Brief talk about player movement, age perceptions (Chris Middleton), and the trauma of being traded to bad teams.

4. Listener Questions: Draymond's Toughness & NBA “Fake Tough Guys”

[19:56–22:21]

• Live chat questions pop up:
  • Is Draymond Green “fake tough”? The hosts loudly disagree.
    • “I seen him throw a punch.” — DJ Wells [19:24]
    • “Yeah, we've seen Draymond get active.” — Jeff Teague [19:25]

5. NBA Prospects, Thunder Rebuild, & College Hoops

[20:39–27:00]

• OKC Thunder’s lottery picks and rebuilding strategy:
  • “Sam Presti the real one.” — Jeff Teague [20:58]
  • Debates about draft targets and what young talent fits OKC’s system.
• Eric Gordon gets a shoutout for his NBA longevity.
• College prospects: The guys highlight rising college stars and discuss draft positioning impacts (i.e., “Where would Michael Brown Jr. go if he was at a different school?”) [58:03]

6. Wild Topics & Classic Club 520 Segments

[22:21–27:00]

• Side discussion about MPJ's appearance on Lonzo’s podcast, involving old high school stories and the humor/surprise around player transitions.
• Casual roasts and tangents, e.g., “market smart year” meme, Netflix’s “Starting Five” canceled, why NBA reality TV doesn’t hit the same now that social media and podcasts grant more access.
  • “You get too much access to people now for somebody to care about something like that.” — DJ Wells [43:36]

7. Sports Documentaries & The GOAT Debate:

[43:36–48:44]

• The guys discuss why “The Last Dance” hit differently compared to newer NBA documentaries.
• Dwyane Wade’s take on the Jordan vs LeBron debate stirs laughs:
  • “Michael Jordan is the greatest player I’ve ever watched. LeBron James is the greatest player I’ve ever seen” — Dwyane Wade via DJ Wells [46:52]
  • “He thought he cooked with that, too.” — Mook [47:49]
  • They compare “watching” vs “seeing” to watching old school vs new school adult film stars, keeping it classic Club 520.

8. NBA & Music Crossover Debates

[32:24–34:16]

• Fun “versus” debate: Who’d win, Soulja Boy or Chief Keef?
  • “Chief Sosa, baby. Stop playing!” — DJ Wells [32:40]
  • “Soulja Boy hits might be bigger.” — Jeff Teague [33:10]

9. College Hoops Deep-Dive: Standouts & Upsets

[60:17–66:49]

• Breakdown of Tennessee’s upset over Houston, standout freshmen, and shifting college power rankings.
  • “Shout out to Tennessee, man. Quality, quality dub yesterday beat number one team in the nation.” — Jeff Teague [61:48]
• Highlights and controversy from Seton Hall vs. USC (“replay rules should be like NBA — can’t miss a call like that”) [65:00]
• NIL in college sports: How lacking a football program helps hoops schools pay top talent.
  • “Schools like Seton Hall… better chance to get some of these players because they got the money.” — DJ Wells [66:43]

10. NFL and CFB Picks & Thanksgiving Vibes

[66:49–70:09]

• Panel goes through NFL Thanksgiving matchup picks — heavy on the banter and rivalries.
• College football rivalry week gets quick picks, especially for Ohio State vs Michigan (“might be the biggest rivalry this week”).

11. Verified Buckets, Betting Picks, & Crash Out Parlay

[70:26–71:49]

• Each host picks their “Verified Bucket” for top basketball performer:
  • DJ: “C.J. McCollum!”
  • Mook: “MVP of the league, Luka Doncic. 43, 13, and 9!” [70:34]
  • Jeff: “Sophomore star, Sar, 27, 11, and 2 blocks!” [70:42]
• Mook’s “Crash Out Parlay” picks for NBA/thanksgiving betting — big parlay payout predictions if the Kings win.

Notable Quotables & Classic Moments

• “If your best player’s making $60 million and your next is $400,000, it’s really not the same.” — Ty Lue via Jeff Teague [11:13].
• “James Harden don’t deserve this, bro... send him to the Rockets.” — DJ Wells [13:41].
• “You get too much access to people now for somebody to care about [reality shows].” — DJ Wells [43:36].
• Dwyane Wade GOAT compromise: “Jordan is the greatest player I’ve ever watched; LeBron is the greatest I’ve ever seen.” [46:52]

Episode Tone & Style

The crew keeps it unfiltered and hilarious while dropping honest basketball takes and plenty of real-life NBA/player perspective. Listener interaction fuels debates and tangents, with all banter delivered in the panel’s natural Midwest-urban vernacular—full of holds-no-punches jokes.

“Man, schools like Seton Hall… got a better chance to get some of these players because they got the money.” — DJ Wells [66:43]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Luka/Clippers/Lakers main discussion: 04:46–10:49
• Ty Lue “next man up” quote and team chemistry: 11:13–12:51
• Magic/Sixers, Wizards/Hawks Results: 16:04–19:56
• “Draymond not fake tough!” debate: 19:24–19:56
• Music “Versus” (Soulja Boy vs Chief Keef): 32:24–34:16
• NBA GOAT: “Watched” vs “Seen” (Wade’s take): 46:36–48:44
• College hoops upsets (Tennessee, Seton Hall): 60:27–66:49
• Verified Buckets/Betting picks: 70:26–71:49

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode:

Expect high-energy basketball talk with viral moments, deep NCAA analysis, and the usual Club 520 hilarity—making for a perfect pre-Thanksgiving rundown blending sports insight, meme-worthy banter, and cultural commentary.