Club Shay Shay - Episode 520 In The Morning

Release Date: January 7, 2025
Host: D.J. Wells, Bishop Hendous, and T. Fellas
Guests: Jeff Teague
Description: In this episode, the hosts delve into recent basketball games, player performances, coaching changes, and the evolving dynamics of the NBA. They also touch upon the resurgence of wrestling on Netflix and discuss notable moments from various sports events.

1. Introduction and Wrestling on Netflix

• Wrestling Revival on Netflix:
  • The hosts express excitement about the new wrestling season streaming on Netflix.
  • Bishop Hendous ([02:53]): "Netflix did y’all thing last night. That was one of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time."
  • Discussion covers the return of key figures like Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Rock, and the controversial inclusion of Hulk Hogan, who received boos from the audience.
  • D.J. Wells ([03:42]): "I looked at my timeline last night, and I seen a whole bunch of people just like, I ain’t fuck with wrestling in a long time, but I’m locked back in."

2. NBA Game Highlights and Player Performances

• Sacramento Kings vs. Miami Heat:

  • D.J. Wells ([04:49]): "Great basketball took place yesterday with a double OT thriller. DeMar Rose scored 30 points and took the team home."
  • Key performances:
    • DeMar Rose: 30 points, 4 rebounds.
    • Malik Monk: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists.
    • Domantas Sabonis: 21 points, 18 rebounds, 11 assists.
    • Tyler Herro: 26 points, 7 rebounds.
    • Bam Adebayo: 18 points, 12 rebounds.

• Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs:

  • Listener 1 ([05:36]): "A good win for DeMar DeRozan."
  • D.J. Wells ([05:48]): "DeRozan had one of the best performances of all time, taking the last two shots to secure the win."

• Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers:

  • D.J. Wells ([06:03]): "The Mavericks came back from a 19-point deficit to beat the Clippers 108-106."
  • Notable players:
    • Anthony Edwards: 37 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists.
    • James Harden: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists.

• Phoenix Suns vs. Philadelphia 76ers:

  • D.J. Wells ([22:44]): "The Suns defeated the 76ers with Kevin Durant scoring 23 points and Bradley Beal adding 25 off the bench."

3. Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics

• Sacramento Kings' Coaching Shift:

  • Bishop Hendous ([06:03]): "They bought into Doug Christie's coaching philosophy, indicating a larger issue within the locker room beyond De'Aaron Fox."
  • Discussion on the positive impact of the new coaching strategy and the potential future of De'Aaron Fox considering free agency.
  • D.J. Wells ([08:50]): "If De'Aaron Fox resigns, he might want to ensure Doug Christie remains as coach, which would be ideal for the team."

• Detroit Pistons' Turnaround:

  • Bishop Hendous ([31:58]): "The Pistons are having a remarkable turnaround season, and Coach JB Bigger deserves recognition for his efforts."
  • D.J. Wells ([32:33]): "A four-game win streak and significant improvement from last year warrant respect for the coaching staff."

4. Player Trades and Free Agency Speculations

• Zach LaVine Trade Speculations:

  • Listener 1 ([19:14]): "Loving the idea of Zach LaVine joining the Denver Nuggets."
  • D.J. Wells ([19:18]): "Anyone acquiring Zach LaVine has won."

• Bradley Beal's Future:

  • Listener 1 ([09:50]): "Would love to see Bradley Beal team up with Bam Adebayo."
  • Bishop Hendous ([10:05]): "Bradley Beal has a no-trade clause, making his potential moves uncertain."

• Spencer Dinwiddie's Role:

  • D.J. Wells ([36:53]): "Spencer Dinwiddie needs to step up for the Brooklyn Nets."
  • Bishop Hendous ([36:47]): "The Nets might fall in the playoff race without his contributions."

5. Notable Moments and Highlights

• Kobe White's Dunks:

  • Listener 1 ([39:43]): "Kobe White had an impressive dunk that closed out the game."
  • D.J. Wells ([40:05]): Praises Kobe's confidence despite potential travel issues ([39:58]).

• Kawhi Leonard's Incident:

  • D.J. Wells ([40:25]): "Kawhi was caught during a game and needs to rehabilitate his knee."
  • Bishop Hendous ([40:55]): "Hope Kawhi tests out his knee soon."

6. Audience Interaction and Betting Tips

• DraftKings Promotion:

  • Hosts encourage listeners to participate in sports betting through DraftKings, offering promo codes for bonuses.
  • D.J. Wells ([43:56]): "Use promo code Club520 for bonus bets and start your week with some money."

• Betting Predictions:

  • Listener 1 shares his picks for upcoming college games, predicting wins for Baylor, Oklahoma State, Marquette, and others.
  • Hosts discuss various NBA game predictions, emphasizing key players to watch and potential game outcomes.

7. Closing Remarks and Upcoming Topics

• Shout Outs:

  • Hosts give shout outs to fans, team players, and notable personalities within the sports community.
  • Bishop Hendous ([44:25]): "Shout out to Shannon, bruh."

• Future Discussions:

  • Plans to discuss the John Lucas III interview in the next episode.
  • D.J. Wells ([44:48]): "We’ll talk a little bit more about this Bulls game later."

Notable Quotes

• Bishop Hendous:

  • "[02:53] Netflix did y’all thing last night. That was one of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time."

• D.J. Wells:

  • "[04:49] Great basketball took place yesterday with a double OT thriller."

• Listener 1:

  • "[19:14] Loving the idea of Zach LaVine joining the Denver Nuggets."

Conclusion

In this episode, the hosts provide an in-depth analysis of recent basketball performances, team dynamics, and potential trades that could shape the upcoming NBA season. They also highlight the resurgence of wrestling on Netflix, bringing a fresh excitement to fans. The discussion is enriched with audience interaction, betting tips, and sincere shout outs, making it a comprehensive and engaging listen for sports enthusiasts.

Tune in next week for more insights, discussions, and all things sports on Club Shay Shay!