520 In The Morning - Jeff Teague on Thunder BEATING Celtics, Lakers lose to Rockets, Wemby vs. Jokic

Summary

Club Shay Shay: Episode 520 Summary

Title: In The Morning - Jeff Teague on Thunder BEATING Celtics, Lakers lose to Rockets, Wemby vs. Jokic
Release Date: January 6, 2025
Hosts: DJ Wells and Severance Show Character
Podcast Information:
NFL legend Shannon Sharpe—3x Super Bowl champion and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame—sits down with the biggest athletes, celebrities, and influencers to discuss their accomplishments, challenges, and everything in-between.

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1. Introduction and Weekend Highlights [02:16 - 02:34]

The episode kicks off with DJ Wells greeting listeners and setting the stage for a recap of the weekend's exciting sports events. He introduces his co-host, Severance Show Character, and acknowledges the efforts of essential workers who braved harsh weather conditions to keep the community safe.

DJ Wells:
"[02:16] Good Morning, Man. Happy Monday. It's been a hell of a weekend in the sports world. We're here to keep you up to date."

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2. Thunder's Dominant Victory Over the Celtics [02:34 - 04:50]

The hosts delve into the Boston Celtics' surprising loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They highlight the Thunder's impressive second-half performance, securing a 105-92 victory and setting a franchise record with 15 straight wins. SGA (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) is lauded for his outstanding play, earning MVP considerations.

DJ Wells:
"[02:38] The Thunder took care of the Celtics yesterday. Dominated them in the second half with a 105-92 victory. Franchise record 15 straight wins."

Severance Show Character:
"[04:50] I don't really trust they bench the Thunder. You know what I mean? They got Caruso, obviously he out, but that's really the only person."

The discussion emphasizes the Celtics' defensive struggles in the second half and commends the Thunder's young roster showing championship potential.

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3. Lakers vs. Rockets: A Close Contest [07:10 - 08:55]

Transitioning to the Los Angeles Lakers' narrow loss to the Houston Rockets, the hosts analyze key performances. Anthony Davis (AD) shines with 30 points and 13 rebounds, while Rockets' Jalen Green posts 33 points. The conversation touches on the Rockets' improved defense and the Lakers' strategic adjustments.

DJ Wells:
"[08:00] The Rockets young team got some really good closers on that roster. Jalen Green, crazy yesterday. 33, 6 and 4."

Severance Show Character:
"[08:54] He's been close to a double-double damn near every game since then."

They debate the Lakers' potential upgrades and whether key players like Derrick White or A.R. (presumably another player) should remain on the bench, ultimately favoring the Thunder as rising contenders.

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4. Evaluating Team Completions and Trades [09:00 - 14:17]

The hosts compare the Celtics and Thunder's team completeness, noting the Celtics' championship pedigree. They discuss potential trades, particularly the acquisition of Cam Johnson by the Thunder, to bolster their defensive chemistry. The conversation extends to the impact of seasoned players and the importance of playoff experience.

Severance Show Character:
"[14:17] I love the way they play, but without any key additions, they're one player away from really being contenders in the Western side."

DJ Wells:
"[14:22] Rockets got a young, talented team, man. I think they're one of the people that's a player away from really a real contender in the Western side."

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5. Cavaliers and Eastern Conference Dynamics [22:17 - 27:10]

Shifting focus to the Eastern Conference, the hosts evaluate the Cleveland Cavaliers' impressive 10-game win streak. They discuss the team's key players, including Jalen Johnson and Darius Garland, and their potential to challenge traditional powerhouses like the Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

Severance Show Character:
"[23:22] I love the Cavs, bro. I love both teams, though. As a basketball head, I love to see them two in the finals."

DJ Wells:
"[27:10] The Cavaliers are on a hot streak, making them a formidable force heading into the playoffs."

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6. Wemby vs. Jokic: Emerging Rivalries [30:07 - 32:37]

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to comparing Victor Wembanyama (Wemby) and Nikola Jokic (Jokic). The hosts debate whether Wemby can surpass Jokic's legendary statistics and impact on the game, ultimately conceding that while Wemby shows immense potential, Jokic's all-around excellence remains unparalleled.

DJ Wells:
"[30:24] But, yeah, I'm rolling for sure. Listen, this weekend it was a crazy back-to-back the Spurs and the Nuggets. Jokic went crazy averaging 43, 13, and 9 in that series. Wemby was going crazy too, 27 and 20 rebounds."

Severance Show Character:
"[32:37] I agree too. And that's one thing I think about the Rockets. While they're a very interesting team, who in the playoffs do you feel like can go just win a game?"

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7. Playoff Predictions and Team Prospects [33:01 - 45:07]

The conversation broadens to include playoff predictions, focusing on potential matchups and the influence of veteran players like Chris Paul on young teams such as the San Antonio Spurs. They also touch on the resilience of teams like the Denver Nuggets and the impact of injuries on playoff outcomes.

DJ Wells:
"[34:29] I see people starting to play a little bit. I feel like Chris Paul is the best at that. Cause that's what he did for that Spurs roster."

Severance Show Character:
"[35:17] Yeah, the Spurs are playing a whole lot better than I thought. The Timberwolves had high expectations, but they're playing just as good or even better."

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8. Concluding Remarks and Future Topics [56:00 - 57:54]

In the concluding segment, the hosts address ongoing controversies and player-coach interactions, particularly focusing on Jimmy Butler's suspension and potential trades. They emphasize the importance of team chemistry and strategic decisions in navigating the playoffs.

Severance Show Character:
"[38:14] He didn't say anything wrong. He just said he didn't want to be there. But when he was doing his job, he was shooting all one leg."

DJ Wells:
"[57:07] That's crazy, man. Hey, there's Brayan tweeted. He said 1.5 for the beat is crazy."

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Notable Quotes:

• DJ Wells [02:38]: "The Thunder took care of the Celtics yesterday. Dominated them in the second half with a 105-92 victory."

• Severance Show Character [04:50]: "I don't really trust they bench the Thunder. You know what I mean?"

• DJ Wells [08:00]: "The Rockets young team got some really good closers on that roster. Jalen Green, crazy yesterday. 33, 6 and 4."

• Severance Show Character [16:59]: "I know they gonna probably..."

• DJ Wells [30:16]: "He definitely contributed for that team. For sure. That's why he got paid that money."

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Conclusion:

Episode 520 of "Club Shay Shay" offers an in-depth analysis of the recent NBA games, focusing on the Thunder's impressive win over the Celtics, the Lakers' close contest with the Rockets, and the emerging rivalry between Wemby and Jokic. Hosts DJ Wells and Severance Show Character provide insightful commentary on team performances, player statistics, and playoff prospects, enriched with personal anecdotes and spirited debates. Key takeaways include the Thunder's rising status as championship contenders, the strategic dynamics within the Lakers' roster, and the evolving landscape of the Eastern Conference with teams like the Cavaliers gaining momentum.

This episode is a must-listen for sports enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive and engaging discussion on current NBA developments and future playoff predictions.

Transcript

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[Severance Show Character]

The volume.

[DJ Wells]

Good Morning, Man. Happy Monday. It's been a hell of a weekend in the sports world. We're here to keep you up to date. Everything 5:20 in the morning. I'm your host. My name is DJ Wells. Joined this morning. Cold One of my brothers. To my left, Bishop Hendrix. To my right, my brother T. Fellas, how y'all doing this morning?

[Severance Show Character]

Bros is bad cold Snow hey, we here.

Yeah, you city Workers is out of fucking pocket.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, man, we. We got to. You know what I'm saying? Appreciate y'all, the essential workers who had to go out in these elements to make sure everything was safe. Man, Midwest times is real spooky, especially in that cold as hell. But listen, we still go get to work for y'all, man. We got to wrap up everything that's happened in the sports world. A lot of crazy stuff going on. But let's get to some great games from yesterday, man. The Thunder took care of the Celtics yesterday. Dominated them in the second half with a 10592 victory. Franchise record 15 straight wins. SGA went crazy yesterday. 3311 to 6, MVP. Talk about it. VP, talk a fucking about it. JT had 26 and 10 and JB had 21, even though he went scoreless in the second half. Listen, as much as we normally talking about the Celtics, you know how they can lack off some games because they're defending champs. We gotta show love to the Thunder, man. They really did some championship shit yesterday.

[Severance Show Character]

Nah, man, that's a hell of a team, bro. They still figuring it out too.

[DJ Wells]

So.

[Severance Show Character]

That's a scary team. It's a scary matchup for the Celtics, I think. I still think the Celtics could dominate them in the series if it came down to it.

[DJ Wells]

Most definitely. But listen, man, from what we seen from yesterday's game, man, the Celtics go into the second half with basically a double digit lead and they got held to 27 points, you know what I'm saying? In the second half, like 20% shooting. Thunder defense really went crazy yesterday, man. And we gotta show some respect to that, man. They're looking like a championship contender for sure. I know we said that they're young and experienced, but they ain't playing like it. Especially the way they played yesterday.

[Severance Show Character]

My boys, man, they got enough athletes to compete with, you know, Boston, they got enough wings and enough athletes. But getting Caruso and those guys, that's also helping build that defensive chemistry. When Shaq get back, they got enough pieces to compete with the Celtics on a day like on a night to night basis. I still think the Celtics are the better team, obviously. Obviously they got the championship pedigree, but the Thunder, man, it's a fun team to watch. And SGA is arguably playing the best basketball of anybody in the NBA besides Jokic. They're going back and forth for MVP right now. But sga, he different.

[DJ Wells]

Like you said, man, killing right now. Best record in the NBA. Listen, they're still missing shred, obviously, but with him. Do y'all feel like they're the most complete team in the NBA?

[Severance Show Character]

Celtics are, bro.

[DJ Wells]

Celtics are still.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah.

I mean, Drew just better than everybody, bro. Drew is better than everybody on the Thunder.

I don't really trust they bench the Thunder. You know what I mean? I mean, like I said, they got Caruso, obviously he out, but that's really the only person, you know, like Kayson Wallace comes off the bench sometimes. You know, they start different. Isaiah, Joe, they all got capable moments. Yeah. Wiggins comes in play. Well, they all got moments where they could be great. We just haven't seen it in the playoffs yet. Right. These dudes are playoff tested and had real big moments in the playoffs. So that's the only thing that I'm scared about. We know what the Celtics can do. All these guys been through it, so maybe they just waiting to get to the, you know, the championship rounds and really picking it up.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, for sure.

[Severance Show Character]

I don't know them not scoring like that in the second half is out of pocket, though.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah. I was gonna say Gibson. I mean, they definitely didn't play their best. Obviously. We've seen Boston play very, very well, but also Gibson crash at Thunder defense, man, like you said, they was really getting to it yesterday. It was bothering them. I know they normally miss. They. You know what I'm saying, Miss shots they normally hit. But the Thunder was doing what they were supposed to do, man.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, my God. It's just crazy for them not to score like that in the second half and still only lose by seven.

It's more surprising Jaylen Brown, like, him.

[DJ Wells]

Not scoring in the first half. Yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, no, they lost more than that.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, I was gonna say.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, they didn't.

[DJ Wells]

I looked at the score. He got wicked.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, it got wicked.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah. But like you said, the wicked part about it is it was a close game, but then, you know, overcoming the double digit halftime lead and dominating them like that, that's crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

Shout out to my sleeper.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, your sleeper. You. You know what I'm saying? You've been on the bandwagon, man.

[Severance Show Character]

I with that, though.

[DJ Wells]

That's good.

[Severance Show Character]

You got to give it to him off the strength, man.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, he has to get mvp. Has to.

[Severance Show Character]

I don't think the Celtics. I don't think Drew Holiday will play that bad.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

Him and Peyton Pritchard not gonna both play that bad.

Yeah.

You know what I mean? That's one of those games where you.

Like got heel in the name.

Yeah. Throw it away.

[DJ Wells]

But now I want to say this too. Your Point about it, like the role players that they have on that team that they're going to be relying upon. The best thing about them is they probably going to have home court advantage. So in that situation, you know, on the road, it get iffy. But at least if your young players will play good at home in the playoffs, you may not have to make the moves. But Cam Johnson, you know, they are high in talks to trying to acquire him.

[Severance Show Character]

They get my dog because they know I'm the number one pick for Cam Johnson. I give it up. They got so many picks that they can give away other, you know, defensive presence on the wing and a guy who's capable of scoring big, having big nights if you put him on a team.

[DJ Wells]

I definitely feel like you gotta give them to the finals for sure. And a lot of people are kind of feeling. I'm not saying they're gonna win, but you get Cam Johnson, bro. They're going to the finals.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, they get Cam Johnson. You got Lou Dorton, Cam Johnson on as your wing defenders, and you got Jalen Williams. You know how I feel about Jalen Williams. All star Jalen Williams. So I'm starting to be like Behenn. They get him. I'm an ultimate fan. But until they get Cam Johnson, I'm still riding with the Celtics for the championship for sure.

[DJ Wells]

Are they the best team in the NBA?

[Severance Show Character]

The Celtics? Yes. Okay, I'm gonna quit disrespecting the Cavs. The Cavs are playing really good basketball, and I think they're having a Hawks moment. You know what I mean? You know, Hawks, we had a good run. We were balling, we doing all that, and we were getting overlooked a little bit. Everybody felt like, ah, they having a good year. A little shocking. I think they're getting that kind of treatment, but they got some capable players over there. I could see them going to the Eastern Conference finals for sure and making it tough on Boston. I don't think they can beat them, but I think they can make it tough for sure.

[DJ Wells]

We'll talk about the Cavaliers a little bit later in the show here. Rockets hang on late. Take care of the Lakers. 119 to 115. Really, really good game yesterday, especially that fourth quarter. Lakers tried to, you know what I'm saying, get back into the game, but it just got iffy, man. The Rockets young team got some really good closers on that roster. Jalen Green, crazy yesterday. 33, 6 and 4. Amen Thompson, 23 and 16. AD was doing what he does best. 30 and 13. Braun had 21 13, 9 and AR had 21 10.

[Severance Show Character]

AR really been playing well at point.

[DJ Wells]

Man, he's been going crazy the last couple of weeks. Like, he's been going crazy. They were very confident with moving dlo. If they. If that's what was going to happen, they should have did this earlier.

[Severance Show Character]

He's been close to a double double damn near every game since then.

So, hey, tweaking that roster. Hey, if it worked, don't. I mean, don't break it.

[DJ Wells]

It.

[Severance Show Character]

Facts.

Keep it going.

And.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, and listen, they've been on our. They've been on our heels. In the comments, they'd be like, y'all be talking about the Lakers being bad. They were just top four in the west this weekend. Respect. And then y'all just turn around and lose.

[Severance Show Character]

I don't give a damn. I still said.

I ain't saying it was bad.

[DJ Wells]

I just, I did, you know, Laker friends want they. They glory.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah. Tell me where they at. Where they at in the west right now?

[DJ Wells]

I think they dropped the fifth after they lost maybe, or they still four. Let's see, after last night's loss. Okay.

[Severance Show Character]

I mean, they 2015, they not playing bad, bad basketball. I'm not saying anything bad about the Lakers. I think they starting to figure it out. Where ar at the point guard position. Anthony Davis, obviously, he's been balling. LeBron's playing at a high level, too. They got a team full of stars that can make a run. I mean, I think he's a star now. You call him a star?

[DJ Wells]

He's basically upper echelon. I ain't gonna say star. He's upper echelon for sure.

[Severance Show Character]

So they got three stars, three capable players. They get one more person on that team.

Damn, y'all saying he a star.

[DJ Wells]

Nah, I'm not.

[Severance Show Character]

I mean, he's above average in damn near. He damn near 18 and 10 a game right now. He playing at a star level. Shit, if you go out in the street, they gonna be like, austin Reeves, he damn near a star.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, he got a shoe, too, which is crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

And you start for the Lakers at point guard. They trade D'Angelo Russell, who made an All Star?

[DJ Wells]

You.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, you damn near a star.

That just took me back, but I respect it.

Damn it.

I ain't mad at you for that, bro.

I a say a superstar number. He damn near a star.

[DJ Wells]

All right, I'm going say above average all Star. I'm respect.

[Severance Show Character]

It's so many tears.

[DJ Wells]

He's not a superstar. He's not an all Star.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

So he's basically what, a C plus is what we're saying. He a B, B minus. I'm going give him B on 2K. He probably B minus 3.

[Ryan Seacrest]

He'll be.

[DJ Wells]

He'll be.

[Severance Show Character]

You a damn near a star. If you like a 85 on 2K. Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

And then all star 90 up and then superstar 95. Okay. If we go by those rankers in respect.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah.

You know, I'm saying If you a.

80 and below, you not a star. You like good player, solid. Now when you get to them 69.

[DJ Wells]

Are you boo Boo?

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

You ended the bench. But it's crazy because at one point, 81, if it was 8102K, you was dead. Marco, the offense, so you had something special.

[Severance Show Character]

Is Derek White a star?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, he a star. He ain't an All Star. He can be, but he a star for sure.

[DJ Wells]

If we're going by those measurements, I'm rolling that. If you can say that for ar, you can say for Derek.

[Severance Show Character]

When he walk on the street, niggas know Derrick White.

So who. Who y'all taking? Derrick White or ar?

[DJ Wells]

Oh, Derrick White.

[Severance Show Character]

Ooh.

[DJ Wells]

I'm taking Derrick White because Derrick White can give me the same offensive production, and he's gonna play way better defense.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, I'll take Derrick White, too.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, I can get 20 from Derrick White. He gonna get a quiet 19 and strap shit up. Ar, we. We said we geeking over him getting 21 and 10.

[Severance Show Character]

But you are for the Lakers, though, 21 and 10. Playing with. Bro, I ain't bad at.

[DJ Wells]

No, I'm not slighting it.

[Severance Show Character]

I ain't mad at.

[DJ Wells]

I ain't slighting it by no means, but the star.

[Severance Show Character]

Ar, I ain't bad at it, but.

[DJ Wells]

If the Lakers could make that trade, I'm sure they probably would fuck with Derrick White in rb. They would. They upgrade that.

[Severance Show Character]

Cause he. He damn near All Star, though. Derrick White.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, he just on the loaded team.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah. Yeah, he damn near all star. I wouldn't be surprised if he made the All Star team this year, I swear.

[DJ Wells]

Listen, they better not do that shit. We talk about them high seas getting random people in there. It's a lot of people in that scene who get off right now. 18, four.

[Severance Show Character]

Who's that? A six or eight?

That's six. Yeah, that's a star.

[DJ Wells]

That's a star.

[Severance Show Character]

Come on, y'all.

He ain't a star. I ain't say an All Star. A star.

[DJ Wells]

Okay, we'll let y'all talk about that in the comments. I wanna show some love to the Rockets, man. They have become a really, really solid team this year. And they got really good closers on this team as well. Man. I looked at the stat between their three stars and their team. They've only missed like two free throws in the clutch. This like they're going crazy, bro.

[Severance Show Character]

Who won in the series?

[DJ Wells]

The Rockets and Lakers.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

Oh, that's tough.

[Severance Show Character]

I would go with the Lakers just because experience. Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

Beating Bron four times.

[Severance Show Character]

I think that it'd be tough for them to guard Anthony Davis. Obviously Bron is who Bron is, but Anthony Davis is that. I don't think Sagan could guard him at all.

[DJ Wells]

You don't think even with like Steven Adam shadowing, they couldn't make a game plan? You know, the NBA could make a game plan for them?

[Severance Show Character]

No. Anthony Davis is way just too good for them. Like, I like, I love the Rockets. I love how they made coaches. I love the young guys, how well they play. But if Jabari Smith and how you say his name, Shagon, whatever his name, Shaygun, Shaygon, whatever, they gotta try to stop Anthony Davis. It's gonna be a long night.

[DJ Wells]

I agree too. And that's one thing I think about the Rockets. While they're a very interesting team, who in the playoffs do you feel like can go just win a game? And I don't look at anybody that roster and dolo and feel like they can just get me to the promised land alone. I know Fred Van Fleet can get me buckets. I know he's gonna be solid and you know, win the game. Jalen Green, we gotta see that first. So this will be his coming out party in that situation. I think they're just too young to beat them right now. But I still think the Rockets is cold. I like the way they play.

[Severance Show Character]

I think the Rockets are on the same thing that Boston Celtics were. I mean, I think Boston had a head start with Brad Stevens.

[DJ Wells]

Uh huh.

[Severance Show Character]

Stevenson. What's his name? Brad Stevenson.

Brad Stevens.

Man, I forgot my nigga name. Brad Stevens. I played for him. Brad Stevens. Stevenson. Brad Stevens gave him a head start, you know, with the teams they had with it and all them dudes and then Gordon Hayward and Kyrie and them, they had kind of a head start with their group. But I see them doing the same thing Boston doing, getting all these talented wings, step by step, getting some veteran point guards and then handing it over to all these talented wings to take them to the promised land. It's kind of the same recipe that the Houston Rockets are using right now.

[DJ Wells]

Like you said, man. Man, Thompson's coming into his own 23, 16 is nuts. Also, Cam Whitmore getting in this too, finally. Yeah, man.

[Severance Show Character]

Golly, they finally let my man play.

[DJ Wells]

Rockets got a young, talented team, man. I think they're the one of people that's a player away from really a real contender in the Western side.

[Severance Show Character]

I hate when people say that, though, like they one player away. Cause that's what we thought with Pacers, right? Y'all had that good team. We like.

[DJ Wells]

We get.

[Severance Show Character]

I ain't trying to hate, but y'all get Pascal, Y'all get these guys. I think y'all was a better team when y'all had Bruce Brown and y'all had Buddy Hill. And y'all was.

[DJ Wells]

I was in a good mood this morning, but we got Pascal Siakam and went to the Eastern Conference finals. We weren't going to see Eastern Conference final. Bruce Brown.

[Severance Show Character]

No, y'all, y'all was already gassed. Bruce Brown bought the gas, bro. Bruce Brown, he gave y'all the confidence.

Shitty.

He had Tyrese Halliburton playing out his body pulls like he gassed y'all. Buddy Hill gassed y'all. They gave y'all a fun burner basketball. They played well, so they became a trade value. You know what I mean?

[DJ Wells]

Hey, this is the.

[Severance Show Character]

If Bruce Browning wasn't hooping. If Bruce Browning them wasn't hooping, nobody would have traded for Bruce Brown. Giving up Pascal for Bruce Browning, them.

[DJ Wells]

Good take, T. No, it's not. It's a horrible take.

[Severance Show Character]

How is that a horrible take?

[DJ Wells]

We didn't need him. That's why we traded him. We were better when we traded him. We went to to the Eastern Conference finals with Pascal.

[Severance Show Character]

He was. I know, but y'all team was already gassed up. Like Tyrese Halliburn was already gassed. He was playing at a high level.

[DJ Wells]

Y'all got Pascal high.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah. Pascal came and joined the team, and it was a good high. But Tyrese was already out his body. Cause y'all played so fast. Everything was ran around him. He got to run around, shoot, pass it to them. Bruce Brown guarded everybody, hyped everybody up. Bruce Brown was playing out of control. Before he got traded, he was hooping. I was like, damn, Bruce Brown might really be nice.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah. And I thought he was nice enough to get out of town. And that's exactly what he always do that.

[Severance Show Character]

Cause when Bruce Brown was here, he.

[DJ Wells]

Was like, yeah, we can get Bruce.

[Severance Show Character]

On the show now. He out of town. Bruce Brown. He ain't doing shit no more.

[DJ Wells]

What Kendrick a whopping seven points we ever talked about. I don't care.

[Severance Show Character]

He did a lot. He did a lot for y'all, man. Then y'all got Pascal and the momentum was already there. Yeah, like everybody's playing out. They buy TJ McConnell was playing.

[DJ Wells]

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[Severance Show Character]

Nice.

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[Spectrum Business Representative]

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[Severance Show Character]

A lot of this meme stock stuff is, I think, embarrassing to the Sec.

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[DJ Wells]

Hey, listen now. Talk about it. If you want to change your season, come play the paces. What happened? We beat the Kings. They fire Mike Brown. We beat the Suns, they start benching people. Who else we got with about the paint? Now look at the heat. After we beat the Heat, Jimmy win the press conferences. I don't like Miami no more.

[Severance Show Character]

That's why we seasons, we lose to these man.

[DJ Wells]

We back up six of the last eight. Don't worry about it.

[Severance Show Character]

We good. Tyrese respect, but I'm just saying, Bruce Brown popped it off of y'all.

[DJ Wells]

No, I'm not giving Bruce Brown no credit. Anything to have br got the patience lit. He was there for four months. He can't do.

[Severance Show Character]

He had Y play. And I like Bruce.

[DJ Wells]

I don't like to be in this.

[Severance Show Character]

Position with confidence, bro. Then y'all brought JJ in. Cause y'all was getting punk. It was just like.

[DJ Wells]

No, we definitely needed jj. He was. Yeah, that's.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm back. The game ball situation, y'all going, bro. He was hooping at that time, bro. What he was averaging at that time.

[DJ Wells]

Bruce Brown season and the first.

[Severance Show Character]

What he was averaging right there. Yeah, come on, bro. He was going. He was hooping.

[DJ Wells]

I hate when we go to Pascal.

[Severance Show Character]

This year in the NBA.

I hate when did spread.

[DJ Wells]

I think, bro, he was hooping.

[Severance Show Character]

That's his best year in the NBA.

[DJ Wells]

How many games he played on the team? 33. Yeah, but he respect. Can we go to Pascal se. I can, please. And see what he did as a pa.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm not saying he was playing better in pass. I'm saying I like to see numbers.

[DJ Wells]

Next to each other.

[Severance Show Character]

Obviously, Pascal is a better player. That's why you on a max deal. But I'm saying Bruce Brown cracked it off.

[DJ Wells]

Shit.

[Severance Show Character]

I like to see numbers next to each other.

[DJ Wells]

Can we go to Pascal's averages as a Pacer?

[Severance Show Character]

19? No, no.

[DJ Wells]

Last year, please, when he came 16. Because he had the slow start this year. Since I just. There's just time frames, you know, since his last season.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm just saying he cracked it off. Pacers was hooping before y'all got Bruce Pascal. Y'all was playing good.

It ain't all about the numbers sometimes.

[DJ Wells]

I know it ain't. It's not. Oh, it is. When he getting 21. God damn it. It is about the.

[Severance Show Character]

I mean, when you get the ball.

[DJ Wells]

Of course we gave Bruce the ball. He would shoot whatever the hell he wanted to.

[Severance Show Character]

Jeff was saying he maximized his role for y'all.

Most definitely had him at a high.

Level before he not comparing him to pass.

He was able to be a trade target. Like, we could trade. We could put Bruce Brown in the trade because he was playing well. Like, if he wasn't hooping, if he.

Was averaging what he averaging this year.

It wouldn't have been what he did.

[DJ Wells]

For that Nuggets run.

[Severance Show Character]

For real.

[DJ Wells]

For real. Winning the championship. He definitely contributed for that team. For sure. That's why he got paid that money. For sure.

[Severance Show Character]

His high rolled over to the Pacers.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah. And it roll right on to Toronto and we got pass gakum this up.

[Severance Show Character]

See this why I, I, I played for the Pacers. I like the Pacers.

[DJ Wells]

But at this point, you. You. Every time I try to mend a relationship, you do this. Him.

[Severance Show Character]

Let's fuck him at this point. No, cuz. Cuz he be doing that, bro. Yeah, like it's cool with being a Pacer fan.

He does I.

It where the Hawks work at?

[DJ Wells]

This where the Hawks at.

[Severance Show Character]

So we get back, we seven. I hope we make a run. You know, we.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, $100 bet. Who has the better record in the season? The Hawks.

[Severance Show Character]

Man, fuck out of here.

Who got the better players?

The Hawks. Pacers ain't got no killers like that.

Damn. The Hawks got better players?

Nah, the Pacers. I actually like the Pacers, but he just love them so much, he make me hate them.

Yeah, he does a lot of the.

Pacers, but we do got better players. Jalen Johnson's better than Jaylon.

[DJ Wells]

Johnson's nice.

[Severance Show Character]

He better than Pascal.

[DJ Wells]

No, he's not. He will be, but not yet.

[Severance Show Character]

He's better than Pascal right now.

[DJ Wells]

Nah, go to stats. Go to the stats.

[Severance Show Character]

I like numbers next to each other. I like numbers next to each other. I like numbers next to each other.

Low, low key. Jalen Johnson. Damn.

[DJ Wells]

Jalen Johnson. Cold. His numbers this year, I think definitely are better.

[Severance Show Character]

I like numbers next to each other.

Cause he's playing with another 30 point a night.

I like numbers next to each other. We talking about, man.

[DJ Wells]

What?

[Severance Show Character]

19 to 10 and 5. Yeah, 19.

[DJ Wells]

10 and 5. That's respect. All right, go to Pascals. 19. I'm gonna say 20. Cause it's probably 20.

[Severance Show Character]

19, 7 and 3.

[DJ Wells]

Okay, respect.

[Severance Show Character]

Who numbers better this year?

[DJ Wells]

Jalen Johnson.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah. Now let's go to the. Let's go to the point guards. Go to the point guards. Three niggas go to the point guards.

Averaging damn near 20 on that Hawks.

Yeah, let's go to the point guards.

That's tough.

Tyrese Halabur. What are you averaging?

[DJ Wells]

We can go to the numbers. Trey gonna have better numbers this year.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, okay.

[DJ Wells]

No, I ain't gonna. Okay.

[Severance Show Character]

What is that?

Who? Trey. 2212.

Oh, yeah.

Tyrese.

[DJ Wells]

Tyrese might be 18.

[Severance Show Character]

Ah, let's not talk about it.

[DJ Wells]

Might be 18 and who they?

[Severance Show Character]

Third option.

[DJ Wells]

He's had games he didn't score.

[Severance Show Character]

Got me typing, boy.

Yeah, it's quiet. Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

Char's having a better year this year. Oh, for sure.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh. Who y'all?

[DJ Wells]

Third star, our bench. We don't have another go to TJ Picardo.

[Severance Show Character]

Go to DJ. Our bench is DeAndre Hooter Hunter.

2020 piece.

[DJ Wells]

We have to compare him with like, Miles numbers or something. Why are we putting up TJ Dash number?

[Severance Show Character]

Come on, man.

Get the tweaking in this bitch. So now. Damn. The Hawks have a better roster.

We got a better victory.

[DJ Wells]

Y'all better pray y'all don't see us in the playoffs, and then we gonna move on. But y'all better pray y'all don't see us in the playoffs.

[Severance Show Character]

Y'all having a. Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, listen, we're right next to each other. We ain't got too much room to talk on the Rockets. Oh, yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

We play the Rockets at home.

[DJ Wells]

Oh, yeah. Take that.

[Severance Show Character]

We about to go ahead and get them anyway. Let's keep.

[DJ Wells]

That was fun, man. Cavs is in that win streak to 10 games over the Hornets yesterday, 115 to 105. Jello had 24 and 4B. Miller had 24, Derris Garland 25. They doing their all star campaign. They say I got my man's messed up. Make sure he got Jello. Nah, that nigga said Jello. I didn't tell Jello.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm tight on that corner. I fucked up. He garland my ball game.

He called you Jello.

Got the streets of the headlock right now.

[DJ Wells]

You are for Gary.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm about to bring my 4x jersey back.

[DJ Wells]

That's crazy. Jared had 19 11.

[Severance Show Character]

We got talking about how they had the mat and going mad 2001 with the jello.

[DJ Wells]

You see what they had it with the Wire. Hey, if the Hornets don't play that.

[Severance Show Character]

Ah, shout out to them, dog.

[DJ Wells]

That was hilarious, man. Yeah, the Cavs. Thunder spine. Y'all think that's a possibility? Cavs and Thunder.

[Severance Show Character]

Nah, I ain't gonna disrespect the Bean like that.

[DJ Wells]

He said hoots. I do want to fold.

[Severance Show Character]

I ain't gonna like the bean like that.

[DJ Wells]

You don't think they can get out? I mean, listen, man, I swear to.

[Severance Show Character]

God, if the Cavs play the Thunder in the in the NBA Championship, bro, we are sweeping them, bro.

[DJ Wells]

Oh, you feel like that line is.

[Severance Show Character]

Going to be the least watched NBA finals ever? Cavs vs. Thunder Boys going to bed.

[DJ Wells]

Now we talk about the whole viewership situation. Y'all don't think too young, small market teams, quote, unquote, could help with that sleep?

[Severance Show Character]

I love the Cavs, bro.

I love both teams, though. As a basketball head, I love to see them two in the finals. Two young boys.

Donovan Mitchells too big for the Cavs.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Nah.

[Severance Show Character]

Jer Allen and Evan Moly, bro.

Quiet. Yeah, they could do ch. Get back, bro. Come on, man.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, Moby can't guard chat.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, no, definitely.

[DJ Wells]

Damn you nothing.

[Severance Show Character]

That's what he do well is play defense.

Oh, sham God, bro, he crazy.

Well, he do well is play defense.

He does.

He really just as good as him. It just don't look the same.

[DJ Wells]

You nothing be him.

[Severance Show Character]

Chet played. He kind of got handles and shit, but, like, that's crazy how effective the effectiveness they have on the game. Mobley game, bro. They is like the same, bro. Look at Chet numbers and go look at Evan Mobley numbers.

Even though Chet got a gray motor guard second jump is elite.

16 and 9. What Evan Mobley was doing. I like numbers next to each other. 18 and 8.

Everybody on my team can get a dub, bro.

I play with Donovan Mitchell to get a dub.

Sorry, I ain't. What's your fault?

Darius Garland get a dub.

It's spooky after that. Everybody else is get a dub off.

[DJ Wells]

The bench for sure.

[Severance Show Character]

Okay, so you obviously who getting the dubs on there?

Jay gonna play Run Run the six. I don't have to say no names. Jay and Shay, Everybody can get 20 on the every. Their first seven players can get 20 on the thunder.

That's Cap. Okay, who else can get 20?

All you gotta do is look at the roster and see who. That's 20 points this year, bro.

I mean, that's.

Gorgy plays valuable minutes. Gorgi we don't. If Gorgy hit a dub, you could put $1 on DraftKings and you don't win a million dollars.

What's my white boy off the bench for?

[DJ Wells]

The good cast.

[Severance Show Character]

Matt Strauss didn't have $20 str. He can get 20.

All right, bro. Well, when they.

[DJ Wells]

Jordan da.

[Severance Show Character]

They had 20 point games.

Shout out to minivan when they play. Let's just bet, bro.

All right, now. Now I'm a Cash fan again. Run it up, Cash.

[DJ Wells]

The jerseys are growing.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, Kenny shout out to you, gang.

Matter of fact, I told y'all, I talked to Jordan. I'm. Yeah, I'm pulling up. When y'all come here, I'm gonna come to the, you know, shoot around.

[DJ Wells]

All right, so y'all obviously feel opposite size upon that final as well. How many all Stars y'all think the Cavs gonna get this year?

[Severance Show Character]

Just one.

[DJ Wells]

Just one. Donovan Mitchell. I think if they get two, I think the second one might be Jared Allen. I don't think there's going to be Able to. Because the guards in the east is so crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

I hate that because I love DJ.

[DJ Wells]

And he's having an All Star year. Yeah, that's kind of fucked up.

[Severance Show Character]

Back into his bag.

And I mean, Jared Allen could make it in the fours. I wouldn't matter. Evan Mobley made it either. I mean, he had a hell of a year too.

Yeah, man, that's a crazy All Star.

I think Evan Mobley will make it though.

13 and 10.

Evan Mobley at 19, 8.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

And he was hard. He won the top.

[DJ Wells]

You know, Biggs that pass. If you ask him to double double on a good team, they don't be giving a fuck if you scoring 29.

[Severance Show Character]

I think Evan Mobley. I would take Mobley over Jerry Allen. I think Jerry Allen having a great year too, but. And I see what he. I know what he does for that team.

[DJ Wells]

But yeah, I'm rolling for sure. Listen, this weekend it was a crazy back to back the spurs in the Nuggets, man. Joker went crazy averaging 43, 13 and 9 in that series. Wimby was going crazy to 27 and 20 rebounds. And with me first 100 games, man, he has more points than Bron, more threes than Steph, more blocks than Hakeem, and more rebounds than Barkley. Does he have a chance to have like the greatest stat line in NBA history?

[Severance Show Character]

No.

[DJ Wells]

You don't think so?

[Severance Show Character]

No. LeBron gonna always have the greatest stat line.

Yeah. He gotta stay healthy.

I don't think nobody ever gonna play as long as Bron did at that high of a level. Yeah, like Wemby is cold and I think he gonna have like 13, 14 crazy years. But he too tall, bro. Like at some point it's like. Yeah, I mean, something gonna give. I don't wish that on nobody, but you know what I mean?

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

The nature of it.

Yeah.

Every great athlete goes down with an injury at some pointers that played 20 years. Yeah. Only LeBron. Kevin Willis and his arms was six, eight. So that just hit a growth spurt.

Grew.

Everything else stayed. He was a tall midget.

[DJ Wells]

Damn, that's crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

He got a bad batch that are little.

[DJ Wells]

Got the 50 is crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

Got a bad breath now. Hawks legend, bro. But you just think about all the stars like you can go through. Broke his foot.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

You know what I mean? Everybody had these. Only Bron. Only one. Never really missed significant time with an injury. And that's why he was able to do all the things he was able to do for sure. Every great player goes through something.

[DJ Wells]

I was Gonna ask you.

[Severance Show Character]

He wouldn't be better than Kevin Durant and what? Just talking about, like, his, you know, his first couple years.

Like, his first year was better than KD's. KD had a rough rookie year.

Like, do y'all see potentially being better? I'm not talking about right now. I'm just talking about is he on pace to be better than Kevin Durant?

I mean, defensively. Defensively, yes. He's on pace to being one of the greatest shot blockers ever. Yeah, probably the greatest shot blocker ever.

[DJ Wells]

If he averaged 20, which he's very capable of doing and dominates, like, defensively like that, bro. I think it's a different type of kill, but, yeah, it's gonna be. He won't have KD's score numbers, by no means, but he'll impact the game. Crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

That's the question that I had.

That's a good question, kd. I don't.

[DJ Wells]

That's just a tough person to put an extra pause because.

[Severance Show Character]

No smut on KD with the hype, though.

Listen, it's two people on here you can never talk. Three, Russ, four, D. Rose, Russell Westbrook, kd, and James Harden.

[DJ Wells]

Another name we can't say, too. Who Moving on D. Wade.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, yeah. It ain't never no smut on Dwayne.

[DJ Wells]

Who, but, yeah, that's crazy. Also, do y'all like this matchup as an upcoming rivalry situation? Who with? Yokesh and Wimby. I ain't saying his rivals, obviously, but like, a match, I'd be like to see each other. No, I know, but I'm just saying, like, I like them playing against each other.

[Severance Show Character]

Boy, if you watch that game. No, you did. Joker's out there playing around.

[DJ Wells]

I like seeing that.

[Severance Show Character]

Look like food, bro.

Spurs, boy. Something else.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, man, him and Russell Westbrook.

[Severance Show Character]

Hey, that look like food. That boy Jokic is crazy.

[DJ Wells]

But we got two stars matching up, though. We don't get too many bigs. It's both actually good. We get to see matchups.

[Severance Show Character]

Just keep that lit on Christmas.

Yeah, it look like food. Boy, you said the spurs gotta upgrade.

[DJ Wells]

Their roster before it becomes something.

[Severance Show Character]

Nah, the spurs actually playing good. I don't wanna. Quit disrespecting the Spurs. Cause cp I see what you're doing over there, boy. You starting to figure something out. And y'all ain't playing bad, man. You actually having a pretty good year. I had wrote y'all off, but y'all in the fight. They eighth in the West.

[DJ Wells]

They're harder than the Warriors. Harder than Timberwolves. Harder than the.

[Severance Show Character]

He putting up a good fight. And he got these young boys kind of playing at a high level, and he building a lot of confidence in them. I'm seeing, you know, Castle, he's starting to come out his shell a little bit. I see people starting to play a little bit.

I feel like Chris Paul is the best at that. Cause that's what he did for that Thunder roster. He didn't fuck with that Thunder roster at all.

[DJ Wells]

Nah, he. Everywhere he goes, he seen me go to, bro.

[Severance Show Character]

They become winners.

[DJ Wells]

Even with the Houston situation, too. I mean, they was already good, but everywhere he goes, he turned it up for sure. The Chris Paul effect is real. They might always get what I'm saying, get to the promised land, but he gonna make a team better.

[Severance Show Character]

He definitely do. I got. I wanna put a little more respect on that. Cause I swear, at the beginning of the year, we wrote them off.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah. We thought that was Gaga.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah. First.

Yeah. I mean, I'm still nothing. But they are playing a whole lot better than I thought.

I mean, to be eighth in the west, better than the warriors with this young group. You got a veteran team in the warriors and they ninth, and you playing better than them. It was crazy that we had high expectations for it. The Timberwolves, we had high expectations. The Suns, all these teams that we had these high expectations for. And they playing just as good or even better.

Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

And without Pop, too. Pop, you know what I'm saying? Went out with an injury. Well, injured himself, bro. You know what I'm saying? You doing this with Chris Paul is basically the facto leader. What's going on in the situation. So salute to the spurs, man. We gotta show some more respect. Couple games took place yesterday. Pelicans beat the Wizards yesterday, 110, 98. C.J. mcClellan had 25. He had 50 this weekend, too. He been hooping. Trey Murphy had 22.

[Severance Show Character]

He traded, boy.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

See what you doing, C.J.

[DJ Wells]

Audition, bro. Go crazy. Free that man doing, boy. Another audition situation. Ku said 28. Yep. They trying to know what I'm saying. Change locations.

[Severance Show Character]

I see what you're doing, boy.

[DJ Wells]

Jazz beat the magic 10592. Damn.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah. Bryce.

[DJ Wells]

Bryce. Since the ball were crazy at 27. College sexton had 20 as well. But, yeah, get well soon Magic. I don't know what.

[Severance Show Character]

That's all hurt, man. Jalen went out with back spasms. All type. They just down, man. There's just a lot of injuries over there on that Magic side.

[DJ Wells]

They are definitely guys stronger. Soldier down there in Orlando, they going through some crazy basketball shit for sure. Kings beat the words. They beat the sleeves off them. Hey, 30 ball.

[Severance Show Character]

A fresh. Hey, a fresh start for them guys. You know, Monks, Bonus Fox, all them getting Doug Christie at the helm. It's like, shit. They playing. I don't know if they on a high still or it just Mike, really.

[DJ Wells]

I ain't.

[Severance Show Character]

They ain't like Mike Brown. What is it?

[DJ Wells]

Everybody kept saying we wanted fireworks. Y'all playing like a goddamn Mugs is hooping.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

This is what y'all supposed to be doing all year.

[Severance Show Character]

It's a different energy with Christie. I don't shit. I'll be kind of upset.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, man. Yeah. Well, I know we was high on the words, but be hearing you looking like you right so far, man.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, y'all. Y'all do y'all. I don't speak too smart. I love Draymond. That's my guy. But, you know, let's get them outfits ready, bro.

Yeah, Cancun.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, you see Draymond get Detect for saying boom. And then the next game, he said boom. Every time he did something in the game. I love Dre, man.

[Severance Show Character]

Draymond.

[DJ Wells]

He don't give a fuck for sure. Some other crazy things that happened in sports. We talked about it. Jimmy Butler basically said, I will be happy anywhere but Miami. And Pat Riley said, you will be here for at least another month. Cause we suspended you for seven games.

[Severance Show Character]

I think seven games is excessive. Like, but this is Jimmy. When Jimmy's unhappy, Jimmy doesn't. When Jimmy doesn't get paid, he feel like he need to be paid. It's what he do. You know, he's going to go crazy. He's going to talk. He's going to make sure it's a media frenzy around him. He know how to get what he wants. I don't agree with the way he's going about it. I mean, he didn't say anything wrong. He just said he didn't want to be there. He still said, I was going to show up to work, I was going to still do my job. But when he was doing his job, he was shooting all one leg. Fade away. I know Jimmy. So I'm like, what I tell y'all? I'm like, they gotta trade him. When Jimmy unhappy, bro, he gon do what he say.

We was in the car, bro, going to hang time, and you was just speaking on this. And then that shit happened. That shit was crazy, bro.

Yeah, they gotta. I mean, I think seven games is way too much. I Know they gonna probably.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, that's crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

NBA gonna get some of that money back for him with a mvpa.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, they, they did put in a request, review the situation.

[Severance Show Character]

That's way too.

[DJ Wells]

Seven games is crazy. He lost like three M's from that.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, that's crazy.

[DJ Wells]

That's nice, bro. There's no final. I should lose $3 million, bro. I didn't say nothing crazy. I ain't hit nobody. I ain't saying that out of pocket. I just said I don't want to work here no more.

[Severance Show Character]

Shoot on in there, bro. Only, only Mellow can shoot them type of shots in the game.

[DJ Wells]

And one legs in the game is fire.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, that ain't part of your arsenal, bro. You kind of throwing the game.

Yeah. So now they gotta trade them. So it ain't even like just to get some value back from them. Like people gonna lowball them now.

[DJ Wells]

Also, I looked at a report this offseason. Allegedly the 76ers were trying to acquire him before Paul George and obviously deals didn't get done. So that's very interesting to see as well.

[Severance Show Character]

So do you trade Jimmy Butler for Paul George?

[DJ Wells]

If I'm not Miami Heat? Hell no.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, you don't want that contract, but shit.

[DJ Wells]

But if I'm.

[Severance Show Character]

The 76 have many options right now, like. Cause if you think about his trade value about to be at an all time low because everybody know he gonna opt out after this season even if he stay. Like, he ain't signing back with Miami. So if I'm Philly.

[DJ Wells]

Yes, I agree. If I'm Miami.

[Severance Show Character]

No, I mean, if I'm Miami. No, but I'm just saying, like, who's gonna really trade for Jimmy Butler right now? I mean, unless somebody like, yo, we on the brink of think we can win a championship. Like if the warriors trade for Jimmy Butler, do they get really better? Yes, like significantly better. You think so?

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[Severance Show Character]

A lot of this meme stock stuff is, I think, embarrassing to the sec.

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Amanda Mull, who writes our Business Week Buying Power column.

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[DJ Wells]

I think, I think the way you.

[Severance Show Character]

Gotta give up Wiggins and Kaminga, well.

[DJ Wells]

If you doing that then you might.

[Severance Show Character]

Have to throw trace in that hoe.

[DJ Wells]

Nah bro, if you said if it's like that then they can probably lowball the heat. And if I'm thinking lowball, I'm not thinking this wig and Kaminga maybe if it's Kaminga. Okay, cool. Cuz if it's not like I act like I wanna pay him anyway.

[Severance Show Character]

Okay, so then if that's the case.

[DJ Wells]

Then so be it.

[Severance Show Character]

If they can get the money, Ain't gonna add up. But if you can, I mean, a lot of stuff gotta go on with Kaminga and just Jimmy. But if I'm Philly, I'm like throwing a kitchen sink. Take Paul George.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, that's a win.

[Severance Show Character]

And we giving y'all something else for Jimmy. Like, I know y'all don't want the contract. We don't want it no more either. But, like, please, too bad. You know what I mean? Please. I don't know. I'll try to work that out, but for sure.

[DJ Wells]

Well, I'm expecting to see more updates from this story coming soon as well. Chris Haynes reported yesterday night that the Suns are officially moving Bill and Nurkish to the bench. Reports of locker room tension, uneasiness going on. Man, get well soon for Bud. Man, he walking to some shit.

[Severance Show Character]

I knew it. I told you. Bud.

You said.

I said, Bud don't coach a lot of superstars. Didn't I say? I said he do way better with less.

I said. You said that. But you also said, nah, Bud cool. Bud gonna get em together.

[DJ Wells]

He is cool.

[Severance Show Character]

Bud don't give a fuck. That's why Bill and Nurture is going to the bench. He's like, you know what? I'mma do what I do best. Cause if I get fired, I'm gonna do it fire my way. He don't. Y'all don't feel what I got going on, let's try something different. I want the Plumlee Tyus Jones. He probably gonna start the young rookie boy, right? Yeah, he probably like, yeah, I need more continuity. Like, this ain't really no continuity right here. So. So I already knew.

Get well soon.

He do a lot better with less. Trust me, I believe that.

[DJ Wells]

But yeah, it's looking real spooky over there in Phoenix, man. Get well soon for sure. Tyreek Hill hints at.

[Severance Show Character]

So do you trade Nurkic and Bill for Jimmy?

[DJ Wells]

Yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

Hell yeah.

Yeah, that's a good trade for Miami.

My soul.

[DJ Wells]

Well, we ain't think about Miami's best interest, but getting Brad Bill would definitely help them for the sun. That's a lick for them.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

Now your 1 through 3 is.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

1, 2, 3, 4.

[Severance Show Character]

I don't know how Bradley Bill and Tyler Herro gonna mesh, but I know Bradley Beal wanna be in Miami.

[DJ Wells]

You gonna have point hero and then Brad tattoo. Is that kind of similar to what D Buck and him situation is?

[Severance Show Character]

Jimmy.

Oh, that's a Fire 3.

[DJ Wells]

If they can figure that out if Phoenix get that. That's a nice starting roster, bro.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, Jimmy with KD is tough.

[DJ Wells]

Tyus book Jimmy. Kd, you just gotta get a big.

[Severance Show Character]

I got Plumlee, you gonna have to.

[DJ Wells]

Get another big in the west, but that's a solid at star lineup for sure.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, I'm just. I think that's just better for Miami.

[DJ Wells]

But yeah, if you go do point hero and let Bill walk after two, I'm something on that. We'll see for sure. Tariq Hill is basically hitting out. He's going to lead the Dolphins. I don't blame him.

[Severance Show Character]

Why? Cause the quarterback is two on his last leg, bro.

[DJ Wells]

He's on. He's on. He's gonna be on a documentary, bro, in about 10 years. And y'all gonna wonder why. I don't blame him, bro. He left Kansas City for this. He's like, yeah, I don't like this mediocre.

[Severance Show Character]

I mean, I don't want to see tour shaking.

I mean, where he gonna go now, though? I mean.

[DJ Wells]

Oh, he's.

[Severance Show Character]

How many years you got left on this deal?

[DJ Wells]

This is the secondary.

[Severance Show Character]

Football different, though. Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

It should be on toilet paper, but he's gonna. Yes, I think he's gonna year three of this deal.

[Severance Show Character]

Okay.

[DJ Wells]

He signed a folks, uh, let's see. I'm not sure.

[Severance Show Character]

It don't matter.

All right, just a bet, huh?

Tyreek.

[DJ Wells]

Tyreek, now Tua just got paid.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, it don't matter what Tua do.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, it's up.

[Severance Show Character]

Stay healthy, please.

He got. Oh, this is last year's deal.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

So it's going to his last year.

[DJ Wells]

Free to real. Go back to Kansas City. Fuck it.

[Severance Show Character]

Nah, you got paid.

[DJ Wells]

You got the rings. Go back.

[Severance Show Character]

You can't go back there.

[DJ Wells]

Why can't he?

[Severance Show Character]

Why everybody keep getting a chance to get. I mean, go to the motherfucker Chiefs, bro. Somebody got David Stern, man.

If he go back to the Chiefs, bro, that's hard. He go back to the Chiefs. That would be crazy.

[DJ Wells]

Go get paid. You already got a chip. He went down to Miami, had his three years, got paid, and went back to playing serious football. Turn up. That's hard. But we'll see. Three kills is definitely cold, for sure. And the Gerard Mail. Getting fired from the Patriots after one season is criminal, man.

[Severance Show Character]

That's wild.

[DJ Wells]

That's criminal.

[Severance Show Character]

That was wild. I seen that. He shouldn't have won that last game.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, I was gonna say him winning that game yesterday in the meanlease game that lost him the number one pick. I can imagine that.

[Severance Show Character]

That Was the final supposed to tank that one?

My boy, you blew the organization up. He probably knew something. That's probably why he knew something a.

[DJ Wells]

Lot of people were suggesting, like, hey, you know what I'm saying? He knew the fix was in, so he was like, middle finger on my way out.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, he knew something, bro.

I respect if it was like that. Like, they gonna fire me anyway, win the game for me.

Cause you usually in tune with your organization on the plan, you know what I'm saying? Especially when it's coming down. I had a chance to get the number one pick. So he like, oh, y'all finna fire me? Motherfuckers in there telling. He's like, oh, no, we finna goddamn.

Glory road this, bitch that remind me. When I was in Atlanta, they told us, like, they ain't tell us to tank, but they basically was telling us, like, we couldn't play. Like people had to sit out and shit. Kind of like, yo, you not playing this game? Or whatever. And Bud was like the complete opposite. He was like, man, fuck that. It was his first year. He was like, they was trying to basically get Giannis, so they didn't want to have a high enough pick. They want to, like, stay in the middle of the pack, like 14, so they could get Giannis. And Bud was like, fuck that. We're making the playoffs. He started playing us, and we ended up being the afc. That's when we played the Pacers or whatever. But they was trying to keep us out of the playoffs so we could get Giannis. And we basically fucked that up, Bud.

Fucked up. Generational money.

Oh, God. Hawks been fucked up since.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, it get tricky like that. Cause imagine number one pick. I mean, there's still two, but you know what I'm saying, it's different. If you could have got Travis Hunter, they can.

[Severance Show Character]

I think they still gonna get Travis Hunter because I think the number one.

[DJ Wells]

Pick is the Titans, right?

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah. I don't think they gonna take Travis. You think they gonna take Travis?

[DJ Wells]

Shit, you never know what that works.

[Severance Show Character]

They just drafted a quarterback.

[DJ Wells]

Well, Will Levis is cheeks. Yeah, but I'm getting Travis Hunter.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm getting the best player door or they gonna give Will a chance if I'm.

[DJ Wells]

If I'm them in their situation, I'm getting Travis Hunter. You're getting a generational player. I mean, obviously you can get a quarterback, but look at y'all track record with that. You can go get a serviceable one. You go get a Travis Hunter, I'm.

[Severance Show Character]

Gonna get Travis Hunter. And Try to get Sam Darnold. Why not spend some money?

[DJ Wells]

That's a hell of a stimulus.

[Severance Show Character]

Spend some money, man.

Yeah, that's a stimulus. Like a.

Or Trey for dude from last year from Minnesota.

Shador. Go right now with dejuan and no, man.

[DJ Wells]

Are you trying to see that boy to Cleveland?

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, my God, he go to Cleveland.

He want to go to New York, though.

Get well soon you go.

That's where he really want to go, though.

[DJ Wells]

He said, my boy to Cleveland. That's tough.

[Severance Show Character]

He want to go to the job, but yeah.

[DJ Wells]

Gerard Mayo, man, that's crazy. The lack of opportunity that, you know, I'm saying black head coaches having in the field for him to get dealt that hand is. That's crazy, bro.

[Severance Show Character]

You think if Cleveland tried to take Shadora, too, you think Deion steps in, it's like, nah, we ain't doing that.

Yeah, he might do a Manning, daddy.

That'd be fire if he did. You think he will, though?

[DJ Wells]

He should. I hope he does.

[Severance Show Character]

Just to get him to New York.

I mean, if you got the pool.

[DJ Wells]

If you can put your kids in.

[Severance Show Character]

The best position all the time.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah. If you can put your kid in the best position, you do it. Cause shit.

[Severance Show Character]

But do you draft him with Deshaun Watson making that much money y'all owe him?

[DJ Wells]

Yes. They don't give a fuck. They don't even.

[Severance Show Character]

Do you wave? Deshaun Watson, at this point, just, like, let him go.

[DJ Wells]

I think they was building up stuff last year to be able to do it, so we'll see.

[Severance Show Character]

She waved him physically for sure. Get the fuck out of here.

[DJ Wells]

He said physically wave. That's crazy. I'm gonna get y'all opinions about some games tonight.

[Severance Show Character]

And I fuck with Dwight, but that I'm talking about.

He was my favorite quarterback.

Nah, I loved it. We want you on the show, but we have plenty of stuff about from organization standpoint. They sick, ill, bro.

[DJ Wells]

We paid you the craziest contract with.

[Severance Show Character]

No.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, get the fuck out. Any way we can get from under this contract, we will do it.

[Severance Show Character]

Sometimes you got to take your Ls, bro. And you know what I mean?

They ain't never getting away from that contract. They going to pay all that.

That's what I'm saying.

[DJ Wells]

When they try to bring up the other stuff, you know, they trying to do a lot.

[Severance Show Character]

They try to do off the course, too.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, they try to get out of that. They don't care about what really happened, by the way.

[Severance Show Character]

Just take your L, bro. Pay my man his bread. And just bill for the future.

My on trips with his lady got the hermit sheets covers live these they owe.

They owe you some more money putting all that smud on your name. They ruined your image, bro. The NFL. Your image up. So fuck em.

[DJ Wells]

Fuck the crown. The Houston, Texas too. But yeah, yeah, we'll talk about that's a podcast topic for sure. There's a lot that goes to that. Tonight's game is trailblazers at Pistons. Who y'all got, boy?

[Severance Show Character]

I'm going bed. No disrespect. No disrespect.

[DJ Wells]

At least they in Detroit. They near Portland, boy.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm going bed, boy.

[DJ Wells]

DNP that one.

[Severance Show Character]

Both sides.

[DJ Wells]

Okay.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm gonna watch some Netflix on that one. That's the only game tonight.

[DJ Wells]

No, it's a couple.

[Severance Show Character]

Okay.

[DJ Wells]

Fresh. I'm g. Show you some love, man. Shout out to the Pistons and we'll see y'all got tonight, man. Suns at 76ers. Oh, this is a mid off, boy.

[Severance Show Character]

Two of the top worst teams I got.

I got the Sixers. The Sixers, the Bucks. I mean, the Suns are in more shambles than the Sixers.

Coldest, saddest teams in the league.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, man, I don't even. I'mma go Suns.

[Severance Show Character]

Damn, boy. The Sons were just here too. Bud had hit me up, man.

I got the Sixers, man.

He was out of town. Damn, dog. I had to talk to my dog, man.

[DJ Wells]

Send him to a church next time he come to the city. He needs all the prayers. Who you got, Teague?

[Severance Show Character]

I'm gonna go with. I don't care. I don't care.

[DJ Wells]

All right. Bucks at Raptors.

[Severance Show Character]

Books.

Yeah, I'm gonna take some books.

[DJ Wells]

Pacers at Nets.

[Severance Show Character]

Nets.

[DJ Wells]

Fuck you, Pacers.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm gonna take the Pacer.

[DJ Wells]

Money line. Magic at Knicks.

[Severance Show Character]

Knickerbox.

I got the Knicks, bro.

[DJ Wells]

Knicks are box.

[Severance Show Character]

They just came off getting their ass beat by the Bulls too. They about to show up.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, Cap. Spurs at Bulls.

[Severance Show Character]

Spurs.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah. Spurs.

[Severance Show Character]

Take the Bulls. Bulls on a high right now.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah. That Derek Rose up this weekend. Had him at an emotional high. It is back to regular business first. Mavs at Grizzlies.

[Severance Show Character]

I don't know how long dry out, but I'm gonna take the Mavs.

Yeah. All day, Mavs.

[DJ Wells]

All that Mavs. Clippers at T. Wolves turning up tonight.

[Severance Show Character]

Clippers.

That's us tonight.

Kawhi back.

[DJ Wells]

Kawhi back in peasy.

[Severance Show Character]

I love.

[DJ Wells]

I love Kawhi. Return this weekend.

[Severance Show Character]

I love Kawhi. We got this dub tonight.

[DJ Wells]

Oh, no, man, you Know a just went crazy with a 50 ball, but they lost to the Pistons, man. You think they're gonna bounce back tonight?

[Severance Show Character]

We gotta. We gotta come back to it, baby. We. All right.

[DJ Wells]

Respect. Last but not least, Heat at Kings.

[Severance Show Character]

Kings.

Kings ball. I got the Kings.

[DJ Wells]

Okay, let's go. Kings in as well verified. Buckets be hit. Who was getting to it over the weekend?

[Severance Show Character]

I'm gonna give it to ant 53 in the L. You know, I don't care about wins and losses in the NBA. So we killed. Fuck.

[DJ Wells]

53 is tough for sure, man. I'mma show some love, man. To joker, man. Averaging 43:13 and Denver:10 over a weekend, bro. That's crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, that's balling, bro. I was going to agree with you with Joker, but I also want to give love to Kat.

[DJ Wells]

Yes, sir.

[Severance Show Character]

You know, being his teammate and seeing what he's doing playing at this high level, bro, in front of that crowd in New York, with all the media crazies and stuff like that, for him to be killing like he been killing this year, I didn't expect it. I knew he was a great talent. I knew he was good, but I didn't know he was gonna step his game up like this. He been hooping this year.

Couldn't even put my parlay in. I hit the first half of that game.

[DJ Wells]

Damn it. Well, soon. Hey, man, I gotta show some love to K. Cunningham. I'm pushing an all star situation, man. 49. Yeah, bro. Get my boy in the game, man.

[Severance Show Character]

He who?

I ain't mad at that Elite station. I'm not mad at that at all.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, man, get well soon. Who needs some encouragement to start that week off?

[Severance Show Character]

Be him, probably Derrick White.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, man, he got wicked yesterday. Derrick White being a good defender, didn't pay out for him this time. Wrote a clip. The whole clip Is crazy though. That shit outta here. Start off with a block.

[Severance Show Character]

Damn, that was on Tater.

[DJ Wells]

Push that SGA with the block. Throw that bitch up.

[Severance Show Character]

Hey, man, you try to hurt me, nigga?

Fuck.

Look what you grabbing me for. Weird ass niggas.

They turned up though.

[DJ Wells]

Them black jersey is hard too.

[Severance Show Character]

I love a black jersey.

He should have fell forward.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, that's crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

Is crazy.

I love black jerseys for sure, man.

[DJ Wells]

I'm gonna give mine out to Devin Booker, man. Shout out to Miles Turner one time for the one time.

[Severance Show Character]

What Lego Miles do?

[DJ Wells]

Oh, man, he caught D book lacking that Impala, was in neutral. Hey.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, that was okay.

Nah, he punched that bitch.

[DJ Wells]

I dunked that bit.

[Severance Show Character]

He dunked it. But it ain't really on book like that.

[DJ Wells]

Get out the way, bro. We don't get to meet them highlights. We counting this guy.

[Severance Show Character]

That was a good play though. Shout out to motherfucker Miles.

Hey, yeah, my dog Miles, bruh.

Shout out to Miles.

He's still one of my favorite teammates. I fuck with Miles.

[DJ Wells]

Shout out to Miles, Man.520 alumni who you got to.

[Severance Show Character]

My get well soon is just for the Washington Wizards. Just get well shit. But Trey Murphy, man, attacking the rim like he did this past weekend, Punching on. I don't even know who under there. The Wizards got so many people. I don't know.

[DJ Wells]

But hey.

[Severance Show Character]

That boy got bounced.

[DJ Wells]

That was wicked. First she bit for the baby pump and got punched on. That's nasty.

[Severance Show Character]

But he failed. Look who fought like. Watch how he fought.

[DJ Wells]

Look, try to recover back. This looking crazy out there.

[Severance Show Character]

I think that's Bibbil Bubbly. What's his name?

[DJ Wells]

Who?

[Severance Show Character]

The young bull second year player from France.

[DJ Wells]

I forgot how to pronounce the name. But last but not least, I'm gonna give my get well soon to Dallas Cowboys. We sat players that had incentive based contracts yesterday. That is filthy work, bro.

[Severance Show Character]

Good job.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, y'all said that's crazy. Another get well soon Fox Sports. I don't know what the fuck y'all got going on over there. We probably ain't in the best position to be talking about it right now. But everybody involved, please get well soon because 1.5, bro. 1.5 is crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

What happened? 1.5 that, boys.

[DJ Wells]

Listen, bro, if Jeezy paying LeBron and paying Dwayne Wade, it's got to be cheaper than 1.5, my boy.

[Severance Show Character]

Hold on, what are you trying to pay for?

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, some solicit some services we.

[Severance Show Character]

We got.

[DJ Wells]

Oh, that's a podcast conference. We cannot do this on the Border show because it knows a lot coming out. But yeah, offer one.

[Severance Show Character]

Let's just get the full story, y'all.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, he offered a hairstylist that.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, yeah, she's got some.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, that's allegedly.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, she got a lot of alleged claims going on right now. That has got the Internet and frenzy. We will speak about it when we know more.

[Severance Show Character]

What is going on.

That. That's a crazy beard though.

[DJ Wells]

He said, I'm trying to get like.

[Severance Show Character]

I'm shitty if I'm skipped, like to put the 1.5 on me. And you say, no, it was 1500, not 1.5.

[DJ Wells]

Wrong count.

[Severance Show Character]

You read that wrong. He read that wrong.

Oh, well, flipping 1500 and 1.5.

Yeah, you read. You read that wrong. Baby. Baby, it was 1500 even. 15,000 something. Not 1.5.

[DJ Wells]

Take the whole. So, Sean, I ain't never come out.

[Severance Show Character]

Listen, 1.5 had a dream. Script was stretching some out. Cause that 100, that motherfucker gonna spit up like a newborn about two seconds.

The real crash out.

[DJ Wells]

Well, that was about to be skipped. Last hoops. That said it. I was high.

[Severance Show Character]

She read that wrong. 15,000.

[DJ Wells]

When you send the cash app, when she takes her phone and send it.

[Severance Show Character]

To herself some real like, y'all, we gonna figure out what happened when the story come out. But don't ever put 1.5 on my legacy.

Like, yeah, 1.5.

Cause now I want my next batch. I'm have to gonna be looking at.

Me like up the scope. 4.5 is crazy.

[DJ Wells]

This boy said one. Hey, there's Brian tweeted. He said 1.5 for the beat is crazy.

[Severance Show Character]

Nah, bro, it was 1500, bro. I'm Skip. I'mma defend you, bro, it was 15.

[DJ Wells]

Don't defend Skip right now.

[Severance Show Character]

I ain't saying that he didn't do it or he did. I'm just saying. I know it was a typo.

[DJ Wells]

It was 15.

[Severance Show Character]

15,000. But 1.5 is crazy, bro.

[DJ Wells]

That's crazy, man. Hey, also, last but not.

[Severance Show Character]

And that was like, a offer that wasn't like. That's what he.

[DJ Wells]

They didn't get the deal done, apparently, so.

[Severance Show Character]

Oh, okay. Allegedly, he offered that. Yeah, okay.

She said no.

Yeah. That's crazy.

[DJ Wells]

Yeah, man. Last but not least, man, shout out to Derrick Rose, man. D. Rose Day in Chicago. We were grateful to. You know what I'm saying? Be present in those moments, man. Please tell me how y'all feel. We'll talk about it one of the podcasts. But. But we wanna show some love to him, man. It was a crazy weekend in Chicago, man. We got to pull up the ceremony. Everything was a one, man. How'd y'all feel about that moment, man? It was special to be a part of for sure.

[Severance Show Character]

Nah, the moment was special. I just grateful that he rocked with us like that.

Yeah.

[DJ Wells]

Fact.

[Severance Show Character]

That's more important to me.

You know what I mean, man, he treated us like it was our event. He showed so much love. I think everybody there felt the love from him and, like, the events was crazy. Like that Simeon, I think that was probably the funnest thing we did. Him going back to his high school and playing and seeing him and his son on the court like that. Now I see how I feel. Like, with Bron doing that in the league. Cause I was, like, watching it was like, damn, that's kind of tight. But to have Bron do that in the league and just seeing him do it on a pickup game was even crazy.

[DJ Wells]

Most definitely, man. Shout out to Derrick Rose, man. Very deserved. Can't wait to see that jersey go up in the raffers next year.

[Severance Show Character]

For sure.

[DJ Wells]

One is immortalized at city of Chicago. He means so much to that city. And we saw it firsthand this weekend. It was dope, man. But we'll talk about a little bit more in the podcast on Thursday, man, the stories we can't talk about on here, but be hinted. You got something People ways people make some money on this snowy Monday.

[Severance Show Character]

Yeah, man, we got a good one today, guys. I'm confident in this one. Antif. 25 points. No, I had him for 20.

That's where I left.

[DJ Wells]

Okay, but we had to go back for 20.

[Severance Show Character]

20, okay.

Come on, bro. Stop fucking up my commercial. Okay, Anthony Simons, 20 points. Tyrese Maxey, 25. Jalen Brunson, 25. Damon Lillard, 25. Anthony Edwards, 25. Zach Levine, 20. Bam. 20 $500 wants you a grand total of no. 20 for 59,000, bro.

[DJ Wells]

Oh, you said how much again, brother?

[Severance Show Character]

$500 runs you a grand total of $59,000.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, draft king, the crown is yours. Use that promo code. Club 5 twenties for first users. We appreciate y'all. We be back tomorrow morning. Play my shit, okay. Oh, we exited out the tweakers.

[Severance Show Character]

Play my shit.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, man, play the slash real quick.

[Severance Show Character]

Play my shit.

[DJ Wells]

I got you, bro.

[Severance Show Character]

He is the biggest capper. He hates this song.

Play my shit. It.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, somebody put a T highlight mixtape together with the song in the background.

[Severance Show Character]

Y'all know I'm stuck in the 2000s.

[DJ Wells]

Put this on the low light.

[Severance Show Character]

Y'all know I'm stuck in the 2000.

We put this on his foul compilation.

[DJ Wells]

Hey, man, we'll be back Tomorrow morning, man. 5:20 in the morning.

[Severance Show Character]

The volume.

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[Severance Show Character]

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