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D.J. Wells
The volume.
Bishop Hendous
Good morning. Happy Wednesday. It's 5:20 in the morning, your favorite sports show here to keep you up to date and everything sports world related. I'm your host, My name is D.J. wells, joined this wonderful morning by my two brothers to my left, Bishop Hendous to my right, my brother T. Fellas, good morning. How y'all doing?
D.J. Wells
What's up, my boy?
T
We back.
D.J. Wells
We. Y'all, we sorry, man. I don't know if y'all saw the graphic or not, you know, we had to take a business trip to ATL to handle some business, man. So we gonna make up for it on the next couple days, though.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, for sure. We will be back in here on Friday to make up for the two days we missed, man. A lot of basketball took place, man. Let's get straight to it, man. Revenge game last night, man. Dallas Lakers. Lakers got the Dub yesterday. 107, 99, man. Luka got to beat his old team before we even get into that type of the statistics and stuff. T, what's it like to play a former team, man?
T
It's always a good energy. You probably be a little nervous. You don't know what to expect. My first time going back to Atlanta, it was a little emotional, I guess, but it was fun. We got a win. Glenn Robinson hit the game, winning shot.
Bishop Hendous
GR3. The homie got a G dub for you.
T
Yeah, he hit the game when the shot was turned.
Bishop Hendous
Hey, did they give you a tribute video?
T
Yeah, they tried to make me cry, but I was gangster. I held it in.
Bishop Hendous
I think it's fire, you know what I'm saying? When players get acknowledged, but I always feel bad for the people. Like them third or fourth dudes in the trade, they come back to that team and they don't get no tribute. Like, hey, I was here too. Don't. Don't play with me like that.
D.J. Wells
You didn't do enough.
T
I was solo, so I was one.
Bishop Hendous
Of one talking for sure. Listen, man, really, really good game yesterday. Brian had 27, 12 and three went crazy. Took him home in the four for 16. Luca with the triple dub, 19, 15 and 12. Him, LeBron and Russell Westbrook are the only players in NBA history to have triple doubles against every NBA team.
T
He did that pretty. He did that pretty quick, didn't he? Yeah, year six or something.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, I think this might be year six, year seven for Luka. And we talking about LeBron, you know, been in the league, what, 30,000 years and Russell Westbrook is like year 13, 14.
T
Nah, Westbrook like 17.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, I was going to say, yo. Yeah, I'm underselling on that too. That's crazy though, that Luka got that many triple doubles with seven Eight years in the league already for sure. Hey, man, Kyrie was hooping as well with 35 and 7. Clay was looking like old Clay yesterday, man. 22 and 8. And Austin Reeves with 25, man. Please tell me y'all saw this game yesterday.
D.J. Wells
No, it was a good game. Austin Reeves is special, though.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, hooping, that.
D.J. Wells
That Best third option in the league. You don't really hear people talk about like that a lot, but, yeah, he. He one of them ones, bro.
T
Yeah, he raw.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, he's definitely a consideration for it, for sure. I don't know if I remember we had that conversation. I don't know if he's number one, but he's damn sure worthy of the conversation. Man, he had a hell of a black history month. Austin Reeves is killing in February.
T
People kept saying I was out of pocket when I kept saying he like a star. But like I said, he baby Luca, they like, yeah, right. Then you watch him play. He is.
D.J. Wells
You threw that name out there. And people got tight.
T
They got tight.
Bishop Hendous
They was not fucking with that take at all.
T
Like I said, he a star. He not an all star. He not a superstar. He a star, though, and that's definitely a star. I mean, see how he played the game, how he fit in with Luka and LeBron. I didn't think it was going to be that easy of a transition for him, but, man, he looked great, for sure, man.
Bishop Hendous
The Lakers have been playing very, very well, especially since the trade. They are 4:2, man. I know we got a lot of Laker hate up here on the podcast, but you think it's a team that could do something in the playoffs? Could they at least get to the conference finals?
D.J. Wells
I don't know. They. It's early, bro. I don't like putting that y'all did that to the warriors this year at the beginning of the year, you know what I'm saying? Not to put that type of karma on the Lakers, but, I mean, they got to be healthy, bro.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, we're gonna talk about them, too.
D.J. Wells
Before Jimmy got there, you know, got a little rocky, so.
T
Respect.
D.J. Wells
It's still early, so I ain't gonna lie.
T
The Lakers ain't a team you wanna play in the playoffs, though, like with Luka and Bron.
D.J. Wells
That's right, man.
T
Them two dudes can win a series on they own, like, by themselves.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
T
So, like, to see them in a playoff and you got, like, LeBron doing what he did last night, just taking over in the fourth quarter.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, that's why I don't wanna See OKC play them.
Bishop Hendous
Nah, that's a bad look for them.
T
Yeah, that's a tough matchup.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, they're at the fourth spot right now, man.
D.J. Wells
That'd be a bad battle.
T
Like the Rockets. That's not a good matchup for them.
Bishop Hendous
No, no.
T
All them young guys against them seasoned vets.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
T
And they know how to, like, pick apart defenses. Like, everybody talk about Luka and Bron passing skills, but if y'all start watching the game, that boy Luka special, man.
Bishop Hendous
That pass he did the other day, ar, bro. Come on, bro. Dropping some lane over his shoulder.
T
Come on.
Bishop Hendous
That's ridiculous, bro.
T
I don't say shit just for no reason.
D.J. Wells
That's in his bag.
T
I don't make this shit.
D.J. Wells
That's in this bag. See? See?
Bishop Hendous
Come on, it's Wednesday. We missed a couple episodes lobbing this up today.
T
Brian can. Brian got all that skill set. And they. Everybody sent me a bunch of highlights of Brian doing all these passes. And I'm like, he's gifted as a passer. He definitely is. But that boy Luca, man, even Brian said I'm a wide receiver. Naturally, he a quarterback. That should tell you a lot for sure.
Bishop Hendous
I'm looking at this. This is very, very interesting. Cause like you said, the Rockets definitely don't want to see the Lakers first round. I definitely wouldn't want to fall to six and see Denver either. You got to pick your poison between them two.
T
I don't want. I'd rather see Denver than the Lakers.
Bishop Hendous
For that Rockets team, the Yoke is.
T
The best player in basketball. I get that. But y'all got the number 2 and 3 on the same team.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. Damn. If Jamal Murray and Luka and the help is better.
Bishop Hendous
And Jamal Murray is back.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. I like Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter over to help over there. Lakers more dependable.
T
I got two. Who.
D.J. Wells
Who are they healthy? Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. It's like better role players than the Lakers. Role players.
T
Yeah, but you don't understand. You don't. You got two of the most dynamic players to ever touch a basketball on the same team. And you got Austin reaves, who the third option can go off for 20, 30 points any given night. But you got the two most dynamic players in the league right now besides Jokic. It's Luka and LeBron like they on.
Bishop Hendous
The same team, which is crazy to see.
D.J. Wells
Still, they are on the same team, bro, by aisle.
T
See, look.
D.J. Wells
This is how to come correct.
T
This is how crazy it is. If bronze sit out, Luka could still win a Series by himself.
D.J. Wells
Look, I respect everything you say, bro. When it comes to pro sports, bro. I swear to God I do. But if that LeBron James sit out, then we're gonna beat the out of them.
T
I'm not saying. I'm not saying they was playing different. I'm saying they could win a series. I'm saying against whoever it is if.
Bishop Hendous
They play the Rockets. Basically.
D.J. Wells
Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. Aaron Gordon is better help than the Lakers bottom four.
T
The only reason I'm saying is. Cause I seen this. I seen Luka do this before Kyrie even got to the Mavs. He ain't have much help we had. Jalen Brunson was hooping, but it was a young JB. He was only averaging 18, 16, you know what I mean? It was a Austin Reeves type of moment.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
T
And I seen him go in there and win series and destroy the Clippers when they had all them dudes pg, Lou Kawhi.
D.J. Wells
Luka do his big shit for sure.
T
Yeah. So I'm saying you got the dude with that capability on your team, and right now he look like the second option. What the fuck?
Bishop Hendous
Like what? Yeah, they look a little crazy like you said that. West. You can't duck nobody at this point. Cause I'm looking at. We'll get to it. The Timberwolves. I was looking at where they at right now. I know they've been up and down for sure. But I'm not mad at them staying at seven. Cause like you said, I don't think that they scared of Memphis.
T
That was my young boy.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah. Not with ae, but I damn sure would want to see the Nuggets. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Rob might get on that island, might get lonely. Shout out to Rob, but that's dropping.
T
We ain't ducking no Red. Ducking over it.
D.J. Wells
And Anthony Edwards is not gonna let him duck.
T
But we're not ducking no red.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah. I much rather see John rant to go see yoga. Luca.
D.J. Wells
I love Minnesota. I just don't think they ready for John. Them for sure.
Bishop Hendous
All right, well, let's not get too ahead of ourselves. For sure. Sorry, I just mean throw that out there. But yeah, the west, like you said, it's crazy right now, but that whole scenario with the team like Nico looking at Luca warm up yesterday. That was funny, man.
D.J. Wells
That's it is what it is, man. I'm glad to see Kyrie in good spirits.
Bishop Hendous
Kyrie was doggy yesterday.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Bishop Hendous
35 piece for sure.
D.J. Wells
He's. Yeah, he's raw.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, man. I hope they get Anthony Davis and lobby back, man.
T
I hope so, man.
Bishop Hendous
That'd be fire for sure. Facts is that super chat question? John Carter said jet, what's your code? Is Carmelo Anthony memory? He's my favorite player, man.
T
What kind of question is that? We talking about Luca and the Lakers. He pulled Carmelo out of nowhere. I ain't think. You gotta give me some time. I wasn't thinking about Carmelo Anthony, bro.
D.J. Wells
That's the curse. Story time with T. Yeah, bro, I just.
Bishop Hendous
No refunds either.
D.J. Wells
You paid $10 that tell a story.
Bishop Hendous
Every day on YouTube, don't he?
T
I wouldn't think about no Carmelo Anthony, bro. I'm sorry. Like that was just random as hell.
Bishop Hendous
You know how wild that is. But they.
T
I think people think the stories are like we playing talking about a story.
Bishop Hendous
They really do.
D.J. Wells
This is the example y'all that just.
T
Be flowing just randomly just make up stuff in my head it'd be just natural stuff this Mr. Rogers. But like I'm like.
Bishop Hendous
I think it just slide you a test. Hey, tell me your story is crazy. Yeah, like that's why I don't know that one, man. Shout out to the super chat. We love y'all.
D.J. Wells
Irritated me.
T
It was just random.
D.J. Wells
Like I'm like, oh man, y'all are hilarious.
Bishop Hendous
Carnival for the show, man. Shout out to you with your $10. Dr. Ubar voice. Make it 20 next time. The warriors crushed the Hornets yesterday. Built an ass situation. 128, 92. Hey man, they 61 since Jimmy been a Warrior man. And what's crazy is I was watching the game before last and I didn't realize that he joined that team and they was on a five game road trip. Yeah, that's got to be annoying as hell. If you to join a new team, live in a new city and you ain't even pull up to the new city for like three weeks a day on a road trip. That's crazy.
D.J. Wells
Glad to see him getting to the team, getting straight to work and they're working out for him. So that's dope that they six one for sure.
Bishop Hendous
T, what's been the biggest difference you've seen between the warriors before and the warriors now with Jimmy?
T
Well, naturally Jimmy is like a glue guy. Like if you know Jimmy Butler, he got. He's a star. We know that. You know he can take over games but naturally he a glue guy. From his days in Chicago with D. Rose and all those guys. He was a defensive minded player, did all the hustle things and that's what the warriors needed, another guy who could guard also. Jimmy can score, but he do all the little things like Draymond. And they needed another Swiss army knife type player and got that kind of Persona. Like, he just bring that kind of energy. You expect to play hard. When you see Jimmy Butler, and I think he raised the level of play for everybody. You see, like, bp, the white kid on their team. The lefty.
Bishop Hendous
Yep. Brzezinski. Yep.
T
He playing harder. You got guys coming off the bench. The energy just a little different. And I think it was good to have another voice. I mean, I know people hear Draymond all day, but, like, they probably was tired of hearing you. You know how some people you can kind of mute out. Like, man, he always talking shit, and you hear him talk about being a champion and shit, and you respect it. But you be like, man, you had eight last night.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
T
You know what I mean? But then you see Jimmy coming here, and he got that same energy and a new voice, but he got 17 and 10. You know what I mean? You like, oh, shit, the energy different.
Bishop Hendous
And they looked at him like, yeah, all right, Dre, we know you've been a part of Dynasty, but I seen Jimmy take two teams to the finals. So, like you said, the buy in that situation, like you said, the culture that he brings, you know, when Jim want to get paid, he gonna get paid.
T
Yeah.
Bishop Hendous
But you can tell the whole energy around that team is different. For sure.
T
It's just different. And, I mean, I'm not saying, like, Draymond ain't value. Draymond definitely value. But you just. If you've been around somebody long enough. Yeah, you know how to ignore them or stop hearing them.
D.J. Wells
That's true.
T
Sometimes you need some different kind of love. So Jim, Paul, Jimmy will come in and, you know, and he do well with young guys. Like, he always take young guys under his wing and, like, get real cool with them. Like, if you go look at all the teams, when Tyler Herro first came to Miami, that was his guy, all them young dudes. And when we was on Minnesota, he took Tyus Jones and all them. Them with his guys. They was all young. They all rocked with Jimmy. He took care of them and everything. So I'm pretty sure he probably doing that with BP and the rest of them young dudes on the wood.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah. I was gonna say, very interesting to see what they do with young Kaminga under his tutelage, too. Cause he might. He might teach him some tools to really get him paid for show. Rbm man, they're right behind the Clippers, man. Can the warriors make a move?
D.J. Wells
The warriors are. Are better than Clippers.
Bishop Hendous
Oh, with Jimmy?
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Bishop Hendous
Okay, now you. You was hot on the Clippers all year, man.
D.J. Wells
I know I'm still my guys, but I'm a realist though, okay? Just. I don't know. Jimmy and Steph is. Is a scary duo as well, and they gelling already, so I see them. If they play the Clippers, it's probably unrealistic, but I think they get them up out of here quick.
Bishop Hendous
Dang, for sure. Mike, could you pull up that warriors roster? I forgot the bigs, man. Me and you told. Yeah, I don't want to fuck up his name. Hey, he's been a crazy addition for them. Like as far as contributing wise. I know he's been on the team, but that's.
D.J. Wells
He would struggle with Zubek, but I mean, that's zoo.
Bishop Hendous
You know. He gonna get 20, 20 for sure. Keep scrolling.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, I just like they roster.
Bishop Hendous
There we go. Quinn post. Hey, respect.
T
Yeah. He been knocking down shots.
Bishop Hendous
He been playing very, very well for that team.
T
He took my guy Trace minutes.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
T
It's pretty much over for Trace right now. I mean, keep your head down footer, though. Keep your head down and keep working. But for sure.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah.
T
Been minutes and dried up over there.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, for sure. Little bit different than Golden State right now. Man, Shout out to the warriors, man. We'll see what they do as the season continues. Man, Sons lose again in OT to the Grizzlies, man. 151, 148. Crazy, crazy game yesterday. John Morant went inside yesterday with 29. Close it out in the fourth with a smooth 15. Triple J went crazy as well yesterday with 28. And your magic number six rebounds for him. Andrew Wiggins gonna get 20 points. Triple J go get six rebounds.
D.J. Wells
That's crazy, bro. But now that's just a wild game. To score 151 points is. Is crazy.
Bishop Hendous
You know, it's OT, but still like high scores. D band had 25, 9, KD 26, 8 and 7. Book had 28 and 10. Bill had 24 and 11. Man, games like this may expect the Sons to try to win, but they two and a half games out to play in. Is it just. It's just vibes right now to Cancun.
D.J. Wells
It is, but I wish you was still getting the same type of production throughout the season, like from everybody. You gonna lose some. Of course, but they need to be clicking like this and I don't think it's gonna be consistent enough for them.
T
To make some noise that ain't even clicking. They were just playing open jam.
D.J. Wells
But I'm saying it just seemed like they was just more comfortable though, bro. Like I don't know what nobody in each other way. It's kind of like nigga, just go hoop.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah. It's all about stats right now. Everybody's trying to figure out what the vacation spot gonna be.
T
Yeah. I'm just not a fan of the team.
Bishop Hendous
You were early on that.
T
Yeah, I'm not a fan. It's too many of the same players. Like book is a 6,5 KD.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. Everybody is two guards.
T
Yeah.
D.J. Wells
High level. Two guards too.
T
Yeah.
D.J. Wells
They not. None of them is like James Harden who can go to the point guard.
T
Nah, that ain't that be efficient.
D.J. Wells
So. Yeah, you right.
Bishop Hendous
All right. So I gotta ask y'all this question. Who's the only person that's gonna stay in Phoenix? Obviously them three two gotta go.
D.J. Wells
I wish everybody would go.
Bishop Hendous
Devin Booker too.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. I wish everybody was. Leave Bud alone.
Bishop Hendous
Book gonna be the franchise.
T
Book gonna stay. I think they gonna trade kd. I mean. Cause the way the contract set up KD do for what? A supermax. Another one that's wrong. I don't think nobody gonna. I mean somebody will pay Kevin Durant obviously, but I don't think they wanna pay him that much. And they team is like that.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, hell.
T
Cause Bill got the no trade clause.
Bishop Hendous
So know what time it is.
T
Yeah. He said he like it there.
Bishop Hendous
Love the Phoenix weather.
T
So the only person you can get rid of is kd. And obviously his contract is up for extension. If they sign him back. I would be very surprised because that team just underperforming, man. I would be damned if I'm gonna be in a tax and we barely making the playoffs.
Bishop Hendous
I was gonna say no. That's the worth it. That's the point right there. That people missing and they got nothing to do about what they care about that product next year because they gonna sell all them jerseys. Owners ain't paying that tax, bro. Somebody gotta go.
T
That's a fact.
Bishop Hendous
For sure. John Ray, man. Been up and down the season. A little bit of injuries, but man, listen. Is he still that one that you got to fear?
D.J. Wells
Be healthy. Yeah, bro.
T
Yeah.
D.J. Wells
That's why I like them. Over the over Minnesota if that ever came across.
Bishop Hendous
Now they 27 matchup for sure.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Bishop Hendous
And shout out to John Moran, man. I know he got some unfortunate news about some family situations that took place Right before the game yesterday. For him to come out and still play at a high level. On top of the things he's been going through personally this last year. I mean feel how you feel about it. But like we just talked about his home getting broken into, stuff like that, like that does weigh on people, man.
D.J. Wells
And he been injured too.
Bishop Hendous
That on top of it. So mentally and physically. He's had an up and down year for sure, man. I know Memphis has still been playing good when he's there or not, but still, man. Yeah, you talking about those. How many times he shot yesterday? Yeah, it's John Ran, man. He went set for 25 yesterday. Most importantly, he hooped out in the fourth quarter. Shoot as much as you want to, as long as you get the dub.
D.J. Wells
They just need him on the floor, bro. It's okay for John Ran to have bad game, bro.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, bro, he's a franchise for sure. Hey, Triple J, man, he might get this dpoi. That means he gonna be eligible for the supermax.
T
He won't be getting that.
Bishop Hendous
They gonna trade it before they give him that five year 345.
T
They ain't gonna trade him. They're just not gonna offer him the super max. Like it'll sound. It'll look crazy for them to offer him 345. And Luca already set the blueprint. Well, Dallas Mavericks did. They was willing to trade Luca just cuz they didn't want to pay him that much money. They not gonna do that with Triple J.
D.J. Wells
Well, what y'all doing with 345?
T
Nobody's getting it. Whatever his four year max is gonna be from a different team. They just gonna offer him that or like a little more than the four year max. They're not gonna max him out a superman. No. If they do, I'll be very surprised. I mean that'll be. I hope you get it. Shit. And ain't my money, but I'll be surprised if he get 345.
Bishop Hendous
That would be interesting. So that is kind of. I ain't gonna say it's a smart play, but a business minded play. All right. I'm only gonna offer you three or five. And the other team only offer you. What is it? Four year what? Probably maybe 55, 60 each year.
T
Yeah, I'm gonna offer you. If I can only offer you 55 or 60, I'm gonna offer you 61. And then you can't be unhappy because you only can get 60 from that team.
Bishop Hendous
Yep.
T
Yeah, I gave you more.
D.J. Wells
You, you being petty giving Me a.
T
Dollar, bro, That's a million.
D.J. Wells
I'm saying that's how you looking at it, though. That's from a business of you. Like, I'm gonna get this extra dollar.
Bishop Hendous
You said, don't treat me like the price is right.
D.J. Wells
You probably said, they obviously 61 just.
T
Because I can't give Jaren Jackson 345 million. You being the highest paid player in the NBA and you average six rebounds.
Bishop Hendous
I was gonna say the six rebounds they gonna be. You already mad now?
D.J. Wells
I love Triple J, though.
T
And if John Morant don't play, you probably not going to play. Like, you know what I mean? Like, no. And I'm not hating, bro.
D.J. Wells
It's just what happens.
T
That's what the. I'm an owner. That's what I'm looking at like, man, I'm not about to get it, man. What?
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, he get 61 million and six rebounds. There go say so much hate on him.
D.J. Wells
Nah, he.
T
And then talking to friends that's in the, you know, in the front office and stuff, they was like that y'all not going to see them kind of deals no more. You getting paid off your production from now on watch. And I was like, dang, you think so? He's like, you ain't gonna see them outlandish deals for, like, guys averaging 10 points. He's like, they ain't gonna do it no more.
Bishop Hendous
Damn.
T
That's what he was telling me.
Bishop Hendous
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Bishop Hendous
Rockets took care of the Bucks yesterday, 100 to 97. Really, really close game yesterday. Jayla Green went off for 25 yesterday. Giannis hooped out 27, 10, 6. Dame had 22. Shay Gun went crazy yesterday with 23, 11. Man. Hey, that Rockets team, man, them young boys, they can hoop, man. They are very entertaining basketball right now, like across the board, like with a young team, you see a lot of rookie mistakes sometimes and it's clutch situations. But they play a really good brand of basketball, man.
T
Yeah, they remind me of OKC last year. We was fans of okc.
Bishop Hendous
I like that.
T
We liked them. They was exciting for the year. Playoff time. They just didn't have that experience. And I think that's gonna be the same thing for the Rockets. Yeah, but they a good team though, for sure, man.
D.J. Wells
Great future team, man.
Bishop Hendous
Who would you say is the best player on this Rockets team?
D.J. Wells
Jalen Green.
Bishop Hendous
Okay.
T
I think they just gotta. I think they collab well. Like, I think Thompson twin is special. Jalen Green is the probably the highlight player. He probably the most explosive player they got offensively. But the best players, obviously. I don't even know how to say his name. I ain't gonna butcher it. The center.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah.
T
Yeah. He makes a lot happen for that team. Yeah, but Jalen Green's the most explosive player for sure.
Bishop Hendous
I only ask that question. Cause I wonder next year how that answer will go. Cause if Thompson takes another leap like he did this year.
D.J. Wells
No, they just gotta keep. They just gotta get that experience, bro. They gonna be okay. Houston is in good hands if they can find a way to keep those players together. They build like OKC like, bro said they glad to see teams like that, bro.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah. What do you think they do with Van Fleet next year? Do they want to go?
T
Yeah, I don't think they trust Reed Shepherd. Yeah, he probably gonna be one of them guys to get a chance next year, get a little more minutes. I think they gonna give him that same Peyton Pritchard type of treatment, which is good. Yeah, he gonna play a little bit second year, third year, get a play. Keeping for a low number of 4 years, 32.
D.J. Wells
You can just trust Fred more.
Bishop Hendous
For sure.
T
Yeah.
Bishop Hendous
I wanna ask how I felt about this play yesterday. Thompson got ejected for this. Y'all feel like this is a flag or two?
T
Yeah, he wild that he's out.
D.J. Wells
I kinda ain't say that. Blow it up. My foul.
T
Yeah, you can't grab around nobody neck, bro. You wilding.
D.J. Wells
What'd he do? Ah, he did that Tiana, so it's cool playing. He's playing hard, boy. Too much. That ATL in you, boy.
T
N. That's a hard foul.
D.J. Wells
Yanis must have said something to him.
Bishop Hendous
It was two hands around the neck, too. I think that's what got him ejected.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, like old boy from the Pistons.
Bishop Hendous
Isaiah Stewart.
T
Yeah, he out of there.
Bishop Hendous
They was just like, oh, oh, look at there.
D.J. Wells
Look at this V. Neck, hairline. I hate that mustache.
T
I hate him.
D.J. Wells
Oh, we know you hate. Oh, I hate that, brother.
Bishop Hendous
Team building. We got Jump Tony brothers. That's tough, man.
D.J. Wells
Young dude, though, man.
Bishop Hendous
That's tough. But a lot of people are just like that. Shouldn't have been flagra, too. It's like the 90s. It had been a playoff. Well, not the 90s.
D.J. Wells
You can't do that. But I love his energy, though, bro. He got. He got a lot of dog in him, man. That team is in good hands. For sure.
Bishop Hendous
For sure, man. Last but least about this, man. The Bucks, obviously, if they don't get to conference finals, it's time to blow it up, right? Everybody gotta go.
D.J. Wells
Oh, yeah, I'll let y'all talk about that. I don't like all this blowing teams up. I don't be knowing, bro.
T
Yeah, it just don't make sense.
D.J. Wells
I think everybody just rock out.
T
It's a waste. Yeah, you gotta. If you can't make it to the conference finals or the championship, it's time to go in a different direction.
D.J. Wells
Who you getting rid of first?
T
Obviously, Dame gotta go. You gotta trade. Dane, you gotta get younger.
D.J. Wells
Okay. Yeah.
T
Giannis might want to explore something different, so. Lord Jesus, they won in 2021.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah.
T
And then 2025, y'all ain't really. But they ain't made the conference final since, huh?
Bishop Hendous
No, because last year, you know what I'm saying? We got him up out of there. And the year before that, my. No, they didn't get to compromise in 23. Yeah. So. Yeah, I don't think so.
T
So they went a different direction. Already traded Drew.
D.J. Wells
That was the biggest Herd today. Franchise right there.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah. Choices were made.
D.J. Wells
So you got name?
T
No, they got Dame. Dame is cold. And they. They got a chance to make it. I mean, it ain't like the east is weak, but just like, man, we gonna be in this middle of the pack.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, that ain't gonna be a good.
D.J. Wells
We spending too much money.
T
Yeah.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah. First round. Yeah, that's ugly.
T
Yeah. Especially if they lose in the first round.
D.J. Wells
Ooh, now that's. Yeah, now I give it to y'all. Then they losing first round.
T
That 3, 4 matchup.
Bishop Hendous
You know who that played the first round, right? Now let us be Milwaukee again.
T
I mean, four or five matchup and they lose.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Bishop Hendous
If we beat the Bucks again, they gonna break that team up for sure.
T
Yeah. If they losing that four or five.
D.J. Wells
Matchup, Bucks need to move to Vegas.
Bishop Hendous
If we beat them, that's crazy.
T
But if they fall to six and they get linked up with the Knicks and they lose that 3, 6 matchup, that's gonna be tough. They gonna have to leave.
Bishop Hendous
You know what? If that ends up happening, that's gonna say a lot for both teams. Because if the Bucs beat the Knicks at that three spot, it's up. But if the Knicks lose the three seat to the Bucks. Yeah, it's gonna get ugly. I know they decided all them people, but it's gonna be some conversations about this season if they lose in the first round. For sure. Speaking of the Knicks, man, are they really contenders? Because we look at all the top teams that they played so far. They haven't beat the Cavs, they haven't beat the Celtics, and they have not beat the Thunder. Is that just coincidence or.
T
I don't think they play well against quality teams.
D.J. Wells
They come across the Thunder, it's boy spanking.
T
It doesn't look like they really trying.
Bishop Hendous
Because I'll tell you right now, bro.
D.J. Wells
Cause they. The Knicks, they playing well. It's them matchups, bro. It's different, bro. The Celtics, I told y'all. Celtics are going to sweep them same. Look how they look right now. It's gonna happen in the playoffs.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah. After that cash belt ass situation.
D.J. Wells
Don't have no bench.
Bishop Hendous
I said, woof.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, bro.
T
I've never been sold on the Knicks. I think they had the best duo at a time. Jalen, Brunson and Cat were playing well. But to win this playoff series, I think they got the formula to be a good team. Like with all those wings, they be able to switch One through four, whatever it is. But the thing that Boston do well, they play two bigs. And like Cornette and them, they just punish people on the offensive glass. They protect the rim. Well, you don't. You don't think much about, like, Luke Cornett or Al Horford. You don't think about them like that. But they play a significant role for that team.
Bishop Hendous
Yes, sir.
T
And they can guard on the perimeter better than what they get credit for. Luke Cornett is a really good player.
Bishop Hendous
Contributes at a high level for that team.
T
It's pretty weird. Cause he was in the G League and going back and forth to. And if you watch him play, he's pretty good for them.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, like you said, they trust him a lot, too. Yeah, they trust him a lot, man. Listen, I believe that the Knicks had full strength, could do something. But when you look at these type of numbers, bro, y'all have not beat nobody of contention. For real. For real. That's nasty work, bro.
T
The NBA going back to two bigs, though.
Bishop Hendous
Real power forwards.
T
If y'all watch. Nah, I ain't say real power forwards. I ain't talking about Charles Oakley and them.
D.J. Wells
Oh, yeah, that's long gone.
T
Yeah, but if you start watching it, it's gonna be too, like. Just look at the Cavs. A lot of the successful teams play two bigs. Even the. The Celtics start two bigs at times. Yeah, Cavs. Thunder gonna start. You know, they got Hardenstein, even though they, you know, don't start all the way, all the time together. But they just got.
D.J. Wells
That's the move, though.
T
Yeah, you can. And Gordon.
D.J. Wells
Yo, so the league is going. What, you're saying the league is going back to big wings and post play?
T
No, I ain't say post play.
D.J. Wells
No, I'm saying, like, post play.
T
Bigger. They got more. They got bigger guys who play power four that capable of doing more. So if you even look at, like, Anthony Davis moving to the four.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
T
And you got lively of five. He's still a young, athletic five when he gets healthy or whatever. Young, athletic five who can run and get up and down with Anthony Davis. Who athletic who run and give a damn. But they too tall forwards.
D.J. Wells
I got what you're saying.
T
That's just how the game is about to start going. Because you can't have these little six. That's why the. If you watched when the Dallas Mavericks and the warriors played the other day, it was zero rim protection. And it would look like. Look like open gym. They always just run into the basket, laying it up, back cutting And Dallas needed rim protection, and they could have won that game.
D.J. Wells
It's over for players like Kenneth Fareed.
T
Nah. Cause he got a motor. People like him, like Draymond, they got motor. They play bigger than what they are. Like, Draymond Green can guard Evan Mobley without a problem. Yeah, but you need post to play. Like, post has to play, too. You know what I mean?
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
T
Like, it's no more draymond at the 5. And it's like, easy. He needs another player with him. Like, even like Miami, they start Bam and Khalil Weir. Yeah, you see what I mean?
Bishop Hendous
Like, it's going back that way for sure, man. Listen, I made a Knicks take that. I would like to walk back a little bit because after I seen Top Tippeto sub being catching in that Boston game and they was getting their ass kicked and he was limping for no reason. Hey, bro, Tibbs, you got to chill, bro.
T
I got called my guy.
Bishop Hendous
They was getting smacked, bro. He put Cat back in the game. I was like, all right, Tibbs. Like, we get it, bro, but this is ridiculous, bro.
D.J. Wells
He don't care, bro.
T
Nah.
D.J. Wells
You got a jersey on, bro. You on my bench, bro. You getting in the game, bro.
T
Tell you trying to make he be trying to make sure people get they all NBAs and stuff.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, bro. He almost had him out for the season, bro. Cat was limping on the court. I said, bro, what are we doing right now? I don't even like rufing Knicks right now.
D.J. Wells
Do you want this money or not? What you want to do?
Bishop Hendous
I already have it, bro.
D.J. Wells
The league is in your hands at this point. Your. Your journey is in your hands now.
Bishop Hendous
Time tip it away. Your journey's in my hand.
D.J. Wells
Tighten them ankles up, my boy.
Bishop Hendous
Get well soon, man. A couple of games took place last night. Celtics beat the rappers yesterday, 111 to 1 01. JB had 24 and 5. JT had 19, 11 and 6. RJ Bear had 22. Scotty Barnes had 22 as well. Cavs beat the sleeves off the Magic yesterday. Built an ass situation for sure. 122 to 82. We know we got 90 point rule, but T82 points.
T
Magic's ass.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, you should call up yesterday.
D.J. Wells
It's a 40 point game.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, man, call off work.
T
Calves are really good.
Bishop Hendous
Very, very good for sure. Pelicans beat dispersion today. 109, 2103. Trey Murph dog went crazy yesterday with 24. Freaky Z had 18 as well. A couple games tonight. See how y'all feel, man. Celtics at Pistons.
D.J. Wells
Celts.
Bishop Hendous
You going Celts.
T
Yeah, I'll take the Celtics.
Bishop Hendous
Okay. I'm gonna go with the Celtics as well. We will be on playback live for this game today. Tap in for sure. We'll do a live commentary for the Celtics at Pistons tonight, man. Should be fun. We'll send y'all some information for sure. Sounded like a surprise, y'all.
T
Boys, I don't get no dudes off.
Bishop Hendous
No PTO here at 520, baby. Raptors at paces.
D.J. Wells
Raptors.
Bishop Hendous
I don't like the way you said that, but we 22 and 8 in the last 30, so you know what I'm saying? We going to cover for sure. 76ers at Knicks.
D.J. Wells
Knicks.
Bishop Hendous
I agree. I don't even know why we say the 76ers anymore.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, yeah. I'm trying not to cuss respects.
Bishop Hendous
Blazers at Wizards.
D.J. Wells
Blazers.
T
Blazers.
Bishop Hendous
Thunder at net.
T
Thunder, bro.
Bishop Hendous
Hawks at heat.
T
Hawks. We just took care of the Heat.
D.J. Wells
Nah, he gonna get this one free.
Bishop Hendous
Andrew Wiggins, man. We watched that game. Clippers at Bulls.
D.J. Wells
Clips for sure.
Bishop Hendous
Kings at Jazz.
D.J. Wells
I'll take the Kings.
T
Kings.
Bishop Hendous
Spurs at Rockets.
T
Rockets.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Bishop Hendous
All right. Yeah. Get well soon, man. Shout out to Coach Popovich, too, man. It's uncertain what's going on with him, but we just hope he's healthy, man. We don't care about you coaching no more, man. You did enough, man. Please. Get well soon for sure, man. Legendary coach, man. For sure. Very five buckets be here. Who's been getting to it?
D.J. Wells
Diana Taurasi, man. I just wanna shame in getting to nothing. Chilling, but she one of the goats for sure, man.
Bishop Hendous
Diana Tarazzi definitely announced her retirement, man. Shout out to the goat. One of the best women's basketball players of all time, for sure, man.
D.J. Wells
See where they line her up as so far as UConn players, her rank.
Bishop Hendous
Number one over Maya.
T
Yeah, she like, cracked this off. I mean, Rebecca Lobo. Rebecca Lobo cracked it off.
D.J. Wells
But like, for us to pay attention.
T
Though, Deonna Tarazzi made it, like, cool her and Sue Bird, she wear like.
D.J. Wells
Three too, and she was swaggy.
Bishop Hendous
That's a hell of a conversation, though. I ain't mad at it either.
T
Brianna Stewart got the most decorated, but yeah, she.
Bishop Hendous
That's ridiculous.
D.J. Wells
Damn, they got turn on whoever, whatever, like, source this is, have her 10.
Bishop Hendous
That's just lean. That's my points. That's just my points.
D.J. Wells
Oh, I didn't know. I thought that was the rank, but.
T
They team was so much better than, like, everybody. It wouldn't even. They didn't get to play.
Bishop Hendous
They were so elite that it didn't matter.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, that's a hell of a lineage. I just.
Bishop Hendous
That was random now, I'm sure. Man, shout out to dt Man, One of the coaches ever do a salute? For sure. I'm gonna go Kyrie, man, 35 yesterday. I know they ain't get the dub, but 35, my boy was getting to it yesterday for sure.
T
Yeah. I'm gonna go with John Morant. Fifteen in the fourth, get a big win, beat the Suns. Shout out to John, man, For sure, man.
Bishop Hendous
And last, but certainly least, man, we weren't in here, but, man, I know you know what I'm saying. The game decided block, but SJ went crazy with 39 and 10. Eight, bro. Like, yeah, MVP for sure, man. MVP for sure. All right, Behead. Give us some. Who need some encouragement this wonderful Wednesday morning.
D.J. Wells
Brad Bill, man. Ja Cook my boy blow that up on the screen.
Bishop Hendous
Got wicked. Hey. Yeah. It got ugly for Brad yesterday in the clutch, too. Wow. Stumble into Hezzy. That's tough. Yeah. John Marie really like that. For sure, man. Mikey will soon go to PJ Washington. Big donut yesterday. Didn't score yesterday. 0 for 9, 3 turnovers. Looked off Kyrie. Looked off Clay to shoot some Carlton yesterday. Normally, my boy been hooping, but yesterday was not a good effort for pj, Man. Get well soon for sure.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. We also have to throw Jonathan Isaac up.
Bishop Hendous
Okay.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
T
Why his shoes?
Bishop Hendous
That's. That's part two. Yeah. Okay, I got it.
D.J. Wells
This is. This highlight factor.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah. Evan Moby disrespect this, man. First to block. Hey.
D.J. Wells
I know people be dreading that when you get ducked on you like, man, please, bro, I can't fall. Got too late for my boy.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, it got wicked.
D.J. Wells
Hey, having what was cold, man.
Bishop Hendous
He fell into that like, it ain't even his fault. Too bad. Teague, who you got, man?
T
Shit, whoever else is left, get well soon.
Bishop Hendous
Oh, this for Monday night for sure, man. Sga. Get well soon, man. Shout out to ae. Hey, for game.
T
It's a hell of a block.
Bishop Hendous
Hell, yeah. How y'all feel about Chris Finch talking about the Shay rules say, okay, CB hacking. But you can't tell Shay it's part of it, bro.
D.J. Wells
Quit. Hey, I earned that. I earned that, bro. I earned that this year.
Bishop Hendous
I asked you that because, you know, because. Hey, does he feel like, hey, you don't get that whistle?
T
I used to a lot of threes, though.
Bishop Hendous
Yeah, he does.
T
So he don't shoot that many threes. He at you the whole game.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. So it's different. It's different.
Bishop Hendous
Which one all makes sense. RB him. People trying to make some money, man. What you got for him today?
D.J. Wells
RJ Barrett 20, Chris Middleton 15 points. Jason Tatum 25, Carl Anthony Towns 20. Bam. 15, Shay 25, Deer Fox 25. 250 wins you 5k today.
Bishop Hendous
250. When you 5k today? Yeah.
T
All right.
Bishop Hendous
Shout out to DraftKings. Man, first time you use that promo code. Club 520. Get you a little extra, get you some bread for show. Listen, we appreciate y'all, man. We miss being in the studio. We'll be back same time tomorrow. 5:20 in the morning.
D.J. Wells
The volume.
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Podcast Summary: Club Shay Shay - Episode 520: Jeff Teague on Luka Doncic’s REVENGE on Mavericks after Lakers Trade
Podcast Information:
The episode kicks off with hosts D.J. Wells, Bishop Hendous, and T Fellas welcoming listeners to their morning sports show. They briefly mention their recent business trip to Atlanta, promising to make up for missed episodes in the coming days.
The discussion centers around the highly anticipated revenge game where Luka Doncic led the Mavericks against his former team, the Lakers.
Bishop Hendous [03:31]: "Revenge game last night, man. Dallas Lakers. Lakers got the Dub yesterday. 107, 99, man. Luka got to beat his old team before we even get into that type of the statistics and stuff."
T Fellas [04:15]: "Really, really good game yesterday. Brian had 27, 12 and three went crazy. Took him home in the four for 16. Luca with the triple dub, 19, 15 and 12."
The hosts analyze Luka's emotional return and his performance metrics, noting his ability to secure a triple-double against every NBA team, placing him alongside legends like LeBron James and Russell Westbrook.
The conversation delves into individual performances and team strategies:
Jalen Brunson and Austin Reaves: They highlight Austin Reaves' exceptional play, arguing his merit as a star player despite initial skepticism.
T Fellas [05:17]: "He is a star, though, and that's definitely a star."
Bishop Hendous [05:28]: "Austin Reeves is killing in February."
Luka Doncic: Praised for his passing skills and ability to lead the team despite minimal support.
The hosts debate the Lakers' potential in the upcoming playoffs, considering their current 4-2 record and the synergy between LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Bishop Hendous [05:59]: "The Lakers have been playing very, very well, especially since the trade. They are 4:2, man."
T Fellas [06:32]: "The Lakers ain't a team you wanna play in the playoffs, though, like with Luka and Bron."
They discuss the Lakers' strengths, including their ability to win series independently through their star players, while also acknowledging the challenges posed by other teams like the Rockets and Nuggets.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to analyzing the Golden State Warriors' acquisition of Jimmy Butler and the Houston Rockets' emerging young talent.
Warriors' Addition of Jimmy Butler:
T Fellas [13:35]: "Jimmy can score, but he does all the little things like Draymond."
Bishop Hendous [14:16]: "Jimmy will come in and he got that same energy and a new voice."
Houston Rockets’ Young Talent:
The hosts express optimism about the Rockets' future, praising their young players like Jalen Green and discussing potential roster moves to strengthen the team.
The discussion shifts to the New York Knicks, scrutinizing their performance against quality teams and their viability as playoff contenders.
Bishop Hendous [32:12]: "If we beat them, that's crazy."
T Fellas [35:03]: "The NBA is going back to two bigs, though."
The hosts debate the Knicks' defensive strategies and their struggles against top-tier teams like the Celtics and Thunder, ultimately questioning their readiness for deep playoff runs.
The conversation covers the complexities of NBA contracts, free agency, and the strategic decisions teams must make to build competitive rosters.
Discussion on Kevin Durant’s Contract:
Impact of Contracts on Team Performance:
The hosts emphasize the delicate balance teams must maintain between retaining star players and managing salary caps, highlighting potential trades and contract negotiations.
In a notable departure from the primary NBA focus, the hosts commend Diana Taurasi's illustrious career in women's basketball.
They celebrate Taurasi's legacy, comparing her to other legends like Rebecca Lobo and Sue Bird, and discuss her impact on the sport.
The episode is interspersed with recollections of specific game moments and player anecdotes, providing listeners with engaging highlights.
T Fellas [37:15]: "Yeah, he got called my guy."
Bishop Hendous [41:39]: "We watching that game. Clippers at Bulls."
These segments offer a deeper dive into memorable plays, player interactions, and the overall excitement of the NBA season.
The hosts wrap up the episode by previewing upcoming games and encouraging listener engagement.
Bishop Hendous [39:08]: "We'll be on playback live for this game today. Tap in for sure."
D.J. Wells [44:27]: "Shout out to DraftKings. Man, first time you use that promo code. Club 520."
They tease future discussions, including live commentary and continued analysis of ongoing NBA developments.
Notable Quotes:
Bishop Hendous [03:31]: "Luka got to beat his old team before we even get into that type of the statistics and stuff."
T Fellas [04:15]: "Luka with the triple dub, 19, 15 and 12."
T Fellas [07:37]: "Luka could still win a Series by himself."
Bishop Hendous [14:16]: "Jimmy can score, but he does all the little things like Draymond."
Bishop Hendous [40:25]: "Diana Taurasi definitely announced her retirement, man. Shout out to the goat."
Conclusion: Episode 520 of "Club Shay Shay" offers an in-depth analysis of the current NBA season, focusing on pivotal games, standout player performances, and strategic team dynamics. Hosts D.J. Wells, Bishop Hendous, and T Fellas provide expert commentary on the Lakers' playoff potential, the Warriors' recent acquisitions, the Rockets' promising young roster, and the Knicks' struggles against top teams. Additionally, the episode honors women's basketball legend Diana Taurasi, highlighting her significant contributions to the sport. Packed with insightful discussions, memorable quotes, and engaging anecdotes, this episode serves as a comprehensive guide for NBA enthusiasts looking to stay updated on the latest developments.