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Mook
The Volume.
D.J. Wells
Good morning. Happy Mondays. 5:20 in the morning. Your favorite sports show. I'm your host. My name is D.J. wells. Full House this morning. We got Bishop in the building. Teague in the building. 5:20, Mook in the building. Fellas, good morning. How y'all doing?
Teague
What's happening?
Bishop
Chilling, bro. What's happening?
D.J. Wells
It's a good basketball weekend, man. But first man in Il situation. We talked about it on the pod dropping today at 12:00pm tap in. But Mooc, did you see former Tennessee QB, he held him out at practice, man, saying if y ain't got what I want, I need a little bit more. I'm about to do. So he is moving on from Tennessee. I wanted to ask both y'all this from both sides of you guys being players and also being coaches in the situation now, should we have more emphasis on the people or these agents out here? Because we see a lot of nil vultures now because this is a new avenue for them to get money. But making kids make bad decisions? I'm not going to say make but influencing them making bad decisions or quick money decisions. Should they be held more accountable in these situations?
Bishop
I mean, yeah, but what can you really do to them? It's up to the kid and the parents. I really don't see why they need an agent in the negotiation. In college. I mean you can make that choice on your own. You and your parents could work that out. I really don't see why they need an agent at that point. They just like you said, getting a cut for no reason. Really kind of in the league too. I mean sometimes the agent can help you in pro connect little dots. But I really don't see the point in college, bro.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, it's to the point. Now you got high school agencies for high school kids.
Bishop
Yeah. For what, bro? What you need agent for in high school, bro?
Mook
I mean, to me I just feel like you got whatever you feel like is good enough for you. Well, I think 2 million. I don't know this kid, but I'm pretty sure 2 million, it's pretty enough money for him to be comfortable in school. But your reps asked you for 4 million. Now you left out the dry, they moved on from you. I'm sure you're going to get another school. You're a quality quarterback. But at some point it's like, damn, do I enjoy playing the game? Am I having fun with my teammates? Do I like being here? Or is it really about the money?
Bishop
Yeah, because what if you do that? You try to get the 4 million, they try to give you 2. Now what if your your number get lowered now what are they like? Well, ain't nobody about to give you the money you want. We was going to give you two, but now since you ain't take that now we don't give you, we don't give you one now, you know what I'm saying? You might mess up your value if it don't work in your favor.
Teague
That's why I said last week, bro, all this is a joke, man. Doing too much and it's you up for the future. To me, it can.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Teague
These NFL teams going to look at you like, man, he's a diva.
Mook
Yeah.
Teague
Like we might not even want to deal with that.
Bishop
You gotta make sure you worth it if you gonna be doing all that. You better be Lebron James or whoever if you gonna be acting like that.
Teague
And these people, these reps, them people are not gonna be here if you don't get drafted either. They moving on to the next kid for sure. So.
D.J. Wells
Interesting counterpoint to that though. I've been seeing that, which is like, well, in this situation, you look at all the last recent hot picks in the draft, and especially ones in the pros, they all transferred. Look at the Joe Burrows or people like that, they all transferred. They was like, hey, it ain't wrong to move schools. But now you're in a situation, what if another school just hating on you and want to get you about that conference? Oh, yeah, we're gonna offer you this. All right, nevermind. Backdoor you now you ain't got nothing. Yeah, yeah. That is a hell of a situation, man. Hopefully it works out for the kid for sure.
Mook
I'm just like. To that point, I would rather just like if you comfortable at that school, like just make the most at that school. I think Joe Burrow and them, they wasn't playing.
Teague
Yeah, he moving for a different reason. Cause the coach ain't fucking with me or I don't like this, or it's.
Mook
A lot of competition in my position and I'm not being. I'm not moving up. Yeah, he was the guy.
Bishop
Yeah, you got to keep it about the sport, bro. Yeah, bro, it's about the sport. At the end of the day, they making too much decisions off the money.
Mook
And then you got to be so good where it ain't even a question if they wanna like, we can't lose this kid.
Bishop
Yeah.
Mook
Like, you must not been that good where they was like, okay, we're not gonna give you four. We'll try something else.
Teague
It's just looking like a money grab, bro. And they gonna forget about you.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, most definitely. Like you said, the loyalty on both sides ain't there no more.
Mook
Cause I guarantee you the wide receiver from Ohio State, when he walk in there and he's like, hey, coach, man, I think I might. I guarantee they gonna find that money. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
D.J. Wells
Like you said, keep the main Thing. The main thing for sure. But speaking of somebody who made a great business move in college, Paige Baker signed a three year deal with unrivaled the 3 on 3 league. They gave her some equity in the league as well.
Mook
Man.
D.J. Wells
She's going to make more money playing that league. She will. As the number one pick is slated for her to make about 80,000. As the number one pick potentially. She got equity and a nice bag, man. Shout out to her for making some smart moves. We talk about all the college kids all the time. She suffered a major injury in college and bounced back, won the chip. Now she got a little bit of money in the league, man. I think that's going to be the next thing for the W. Yeah.
Mook
I mean this is basically their summer league so they can play ball all year round in the states. So that's cool man. I'm glad. Who, who's the girls that put it together? Girls?
D.J. Wells
Brianna Stewart.
Mook
Yeah, Brianna Stewart and the other light skinned chick. My bad for not remembering your name. But they put that league together.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. Defensive colleague. There we go.
Mook
Yeah, they put that league together and that's a smart move by them. It's quality basketball. And now they getting some of the better players to play in it. All they need is Caitlin Clark. Now they can get her to play in it. That league going to be. It's going to be lit. It might be better than a W.
Bishop
I like, like I said, I watched it, bro. It was. Kept me, kept me tuned in, bro. They was hooping.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. And it sheds a different light to them. You get to see more of their personality and visual. They get to like show their marketing skills off the court as well. I like it man. That's dope. And for her to get equity in that now. Yeah.
Mook
And you get to see they bag though. Like.
Bishop
Yeah.
Mook
No offense to like the WNBA but like it's hard to watch girls cause they play so under control and so.
Bishop
Like they play the right way.
Mook
Yeah. And you throw it into the post to see Biggs get the ball. Biggs do they up and unders and stuff. And in the three on three league now the Biggs get to go out there, dribble show they handles a little bit. They gotta be able to beat their man one on one. They not just setting ball screens the whole time. And they get to see. You get to see like dang. All these girls can hoop.
Bishop
So they really hoop.
Mook
Yeah. Like when I seen Angel Reese bringing up the ball and doing moves, I'm like the hell I a. I thought you just shot layups or whatever. So like to get to see that whole game and expand that game in that three on three league is pretty cool.
Bishop
Yeah, it's more entertaining for sure.
Teague
They Putting that on TV or YouTube?
D.J. Wells
No, it's not TV. It's on TV.
Mook
Yeah, it's on. It was on TNT.
Teague
Damn.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, they allegedly, the first year they grossed about 30m from the situation, which is dope because like you said, some of their biggest names in the W haven't even tap in yet.
Mook
Yeah.
D.J. Wells
So this league can definitely grow. For sure, man. But shout out to her for getting that. Last but certain, not least, man, iron man team, all NBA. We got a couple guys who play all 82 games, which I think is crazy. We go through the list, man, you got Jared Allen, Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hill, Mel Bridges. He'll never take a day off. He ain't never missed a game. Nikhil Walker Alexander, Jaylen Green, Chris Paul, OG play all damn year, man. Turn up Malik Beasley, Bub Carrington, got Jay Champagne. Last but certain, not least, J.D. mcDaniels. Man, 82 games is crazy.
Teague
No, it's not. You get paid to play, bro.
D.J. Wells
Bro, use your pto, bro.
Teague
Oh, bro, I believe it.
D.J. Wells
Work, life balance, bro.
Teague
Bro, Bro, hell, you got a 82 game season. Play the 82 games, bro. I'm not celebrating these, bro.
D.J. Wells
Like n. Bro, I'm talk A for going to work.
Teague
Yeah, whoever made you can't celebrate a from made this list. You're a loser, bro.
Mook
I mean, it's tough to do though.
Teague
It is tough.
Bishop
Like staying healthy.
Teague
Healthy play.
Bishop
It's impressive, cuz you ain't get hurt or nothing.
Mook
That's what I'm more impressed with. Like they ain't roll an ankle or nothing. Like that's impressive. That's pretty.
Bishop
But if you can play.
Teague
Yeah, bro.
Mook
And some of these dudes are starters. And play Chris Paul.
Bishop
Playing that long is impressive.
D.J. Wells
That's crazy.
Mook
Like, damn, what's my boy from the Knicks, Mikhail Bridges. Like playing what, six, seven years straight?
Bishop
That's insane.
Mook
You never rolled an ankle, thigh, contusion, nothing, bro.
D.J. Wells
Take a day off, bro. You deserve it, bro. You pay on the Knicks, bro. T be running into the ground, bro.
Bishop
He gets paid a lot of money.
Mook
If I could play every game, I'll play every game. But it's just crazy that he never had an ankle sprain or nothing, man. Shout out to him how you feel.
D.J. Wells
About him subing in the game, starting off, getting the foul six seconds and then sub it out for the Rest of the game to keep it street going.
Bishop
Yes. Keep on streak alive, bro.
D.J. Wells
He acting like you play history. Remember how I did it? But they also did I did it.
Teague
That's crazy, man.
Bishop
Hey, keep my streak alive, bro.
D.J. Wells
That's fine. Listen, man. Crazy, crazy game yesterday. Clippers took care of the Warriors 124 to 119. The OT. They clinched the 5C, knocked the warriors down to the 7. Man, they will take care with the Grizzlies on Tuesday, but, man, this was a crazy game. Please tell me y'all watch this.
Teague
Yeah, I saw a little bit of it, for sure.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, man. Insane game for James Harden. Vintage 39, 10, 7. Kawhi looking like playoff. Kawhi again, man, with 33, 76. Big Zoo balled out with 22 and 17. Steph went crazy with 36 and 6, and Jimmy had 30 and 9 yesterday, man. Please run a clip of James Harden, man, what he did in OT at this game was crazy. But this, my boy was cooking yesterday, man.
Teague
Well, I was putting them boys in a blender, too.
D.J. Wells
Bow two threes in a row. OT going crazy. That's tough, man.
Teague
It's a hell of a shot, Mr.
D.J. Wells
Never missed the playoffs, man.
Mook
The thing about James Harden and this team, they got the blueprint to win the west. All right? The reason I say that is because Kawhi Leonard is really healthy. He's full strength again. And I seen him when he. He made a move yesterday, reverse pivot jab, went left and tried to dunk it and got fouled. And I said, oh, yeah, he back.
Teague
Oh, yeah, Niggas in the blender.
Mook
And I said, oh, yeah? Yeah, he's healthy, tired.
Bishop
He been resting really all year, bro.
Mook
He's Kawhi healthy, bro. He top five player in the NBA.
Teague
Yeah, easy.
Mook
Yesterday it showed. He was carrying the team.
Teague
Everybody, they put on him, bro. He torched him, bro.
D.J. Wells
It didn't matter.
Mook
He get to his spots, bro. It look like he playing against nobody. Yeah, like. Like he playing by himself, just doing drills. Like, he's so impressive defensively. He's so strong. He can guard one through four. Kawhi Leonard at his best is probably one of the best, like, top two, top three players in the league. And he looks like he had his best right now. So the Clippers got a chance. The only problem the Clippers might have is if James Harden start turning the ball over, that's the only thing that can make him lose.
D.J. Wells
He has successful day.
Mook
Yeah. Like, if he started doing the. I'm just saying, you Know the James Harden shit where he just start throwing it randomly in the playoffs and shit. If he keep playing like he played last night, I mean, I don't expect him to get 39 or whatever, but just keeping it kind of simple. Chris Dunn is like a solid player for him too. He kind of. He kind of slows them down. He chills them out. And I think they all respect him because when he talks to him, they kind of respond. But if they can keep James Harden turnovers down, I can see them coming out the west, man.
D.J. Wells
Shout out to Chris Dun probus finest. But listen, man, look at the minutes yesterday. Qua pay 47 minutes.
Bishop
Yeah, it's time.
Teague
You've been tough matchup, man.
D.J. Wells
They be hitting. I'll see his work life balance. He said, hey, just let me chew. I got y'all. When it matters. Has he earned the rights to use his pto? No, bro, he has talk to him.
Bishop
He get a little pto, bro. He didn't put in his dues, bro.
Teague
Relax.
Bishop
Get us there in the playoff.
D.J. Wells
Y'all know if I'm healthy, what time it is, bro. Just chill out.
Mook
I'm just glad to see he healthy for real.
Bishop
Me too. Shout out. Quiet, bro.
Mook
I think they the. We used to talk about duos. We so used to Kawhi being out him healthy and looking like he did yesterday. Where is this duo now? James Harden, Kawhi Leonard.
D.J. Wells
Is it better than the PG and Kawhi?
Mook
Oh, of course. Yeah.
D.J. Wells
Okay.
Bishop
Yeah, yeah, that's James Harden, bro. Definitely.
D.J. Wells
Okay.
Teague
All right.
Bishop
Now.
Teague
I don't know. I don't know.
D.J. Wells
Healthy. Oof. That's a tough combo.
Teague
That's a fire duo, though.
D.J. Wells
It's one of the best this playoff run gonna show.
Mook
I like that duo. I like that duo beating Bron and Luka.
D.J. Wells
Okay, you cooking this morning?
Mook
Nah, right now. Cause Bron50, he is. I ain't saying Kawhi can guard Luka.
Bishop
Like, I just wanna see James keep cooking in the playoffs.
Mook
Yeah, like James and Luka kind of cancel each other. Obviously Luka better cause he younger. He can do more. But like, they both gonna get you. They can get you similar stats on any given night. He gonna outdo Brown right now. Right now. I can see that right now.
Teague
I mean, I don't know what's really wrong with Kawhi. It's just injuries for me. Yeah, that'll have to.
Mook
But playoff everything, bro. Versus 40 year old Brian. I'm rolling. I'm rolling with Kawhi.
Bishop
He should be able to get that one done.
Mook
Yeah. Now.
Teague
I'm excited to see what my boy Jamal Murray do, though.
D.J. Wells
Ricky Mall. Shout out to the IG Story.
Teague
Yeah.
Mook
I'm not rolling with that duo no more.
D.J. Wells
I don't like that Memphis duo. I don't like that being that high.
Teague
Shout out to Chad. Hey, what are you down as you check?
D.J. Wells
Chatting, sj. Being that and not chatting. And J Dub is kind of crazy. Not gonna lie.
Teague
Chad is better than J Dub. Let's go, baby. Shout out to whoever made this list.
Bishop
I got he the weak link of the whole list.
D.J. Wells
Cat Chat or Triple J. I got Clippers coming out.
Teague
Oh, no. I thought you meant who better? Give me, give me.
Mook
Y'all don't got the Clippers coming out the West.
D.J. Wells
I mean, they know I would love to, bro.
Bishop
They definitely got a chance, but I just don't know if James Harden gonna.
Mook
I know it's all depends on big.
Teague
Country foreign on the other side, bro. Now, this is different, boy. Y is different.
D.J. Wells
Let's look ahead to this matchup. 4, 5. You got Clippers Nuggets, but see, they.
Teague
Got Zubat Clippers Nugget. I love guard Jokic at all, but.
Mook
Jokic can't guard him. They gonna put him in pick and roll. You know what they gonna do? They gonna pick and roll him to death, and then they gonna ISO. Can't none of them stay in front of James hard. I watch Gary Payton. I watched all these people try to stay in front of James Harden. He got that little hesitation still. Even though he older, he still get by his man. And that lob. Zubek is catching that lob every time or he hitting that little floater.
Teague
That is true.
Bishop
They gonna make Jokic play.
Mook
Jokic gon have to guard. He gonna be in a thousand pick and rolls.
Bishop
We know he gonna score, but you.
Mook
Know who else gonna be in them pick and rolls?
D.J. Wells
Mpj.
Mook
Mpj. You gonna get some switches, my boy. So Bron won't be on nothing. He won't be on. Who gonna guard Kawhi? Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon. Y'all gonna get a bunch of switches. MPJ will be seeing that island, so.
D.J. Wells
Get the boat ready.
Mook
Yeah, y'all might as well get read mpj. You are on that island.
Teague
Yeah, I mean, I I with your take, boy, but I don't know, bro. Jamal Murray, if he kill, bro with yus, bro, it's. It might get ugly, bro.
Mook
Chris dun a dog.
Bishop
They gonna kill. They gonna play well, but they have to guard, bro.
Mook
I think Chris Duncan Murray have to guard. I Think Chris Duncan x Jamal Murray out.
Bishop
He can slow him down. Yeah, he can't slow him down. Chris Dunn, he locks in.
Mook
Yeah, I like I see how he guard.
Bishop
He only out there to guard, bro.
Teague
My boy Norman pow. Is he got a clip?
D.J. Wells
If npc' plus a game he is gonna get.
Mook
He too open. You can't. You gotta double Kawhi. You gotta double James Harden. If you just let them play, they gonna shred you.
D.J. Wells
My only problem is I told y'all.
Teague
I think that might go seven.
Mook
And then I seen Ben Simmons come in giving quality minutes, offensive board and shit.
Bishop
This where he can make a little push right here.
D.J. Wells
Ben Simmons, if he get out here and kill, reassign him. Bogey, bogey.
Bishop
I see him got, he might kill.
D.J. Wells
I'm telling y'all, they got the squad.
Teague
If Ben Simmons killed, y all got to wear jerseys for a week straight.
D.J. Wells
Oh, if he get 10 in one of these games, I'm getting the business.
Teague
Wait till next year to see my boy rebounds.
Mook
I ain't talking about 10 points. He might get 10 rebounds 1 game n 5 points, 10 rebounds.
D.J. Wells
I don't know where we can find.
Teague
They wishy washy, man. I said give them to next year. I said hell no, it's over.
Bishop
Now I would just say if I.
Mook
Just seen him get some some quality offensive rebounds.
D.J. Wells
Awesome. See him pass up a wide up for a behind back pass too.
Bishop
My didn't came up this to do.
Teague
In 10 minutes, huh? What you expect to do in 10 minutes?
D.J. Wells
He got two points. Psych. Two fouls.
Mook
Yeah.
Bishop
Two offensive rebounds in 10 minutes, bro.
D.J. Wells
All right, moving on for the Clippers.
Teague
I'm in the passing lane.
Bishop
Three layups, bro.
Mook
Come on, man.
D.J. Wells
For the Warriors. Does it say anything about losing this game for them? Because Harrison Barnes, you know that game winner set them back. They was looking comfortable. Now they are in the play in.
Mook
Nah, I mean they probably gonna win the play in, but who they play first?
D.J. Wells
Rockets. They wouldn't play in. They'll be playing the Rockets.
Bishop
No, they played Memphis in the play in.
Mook
They play Memphis tomorrow.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, I think they gonna handle Memphis.
Bishop
That's bro, they should beat Memphis though.
Teague
I'm saying we both play. How is that? That's not fair.
D.J. Wells
But we have the same record.
Teague
That's why I hate to play in, bro.
D.J. Wells
Why you hate to play in?
Teague
The two saddest teams get to get a chance to play twice.
D.J. Wells
No, they don't get a chance to play twice.
Mook
No.
D.J. Wells
So if a loses, the Grizzlies will pay the Winner between the Kings and the Mavericks for the last spot. So they get a chance actually to upgrade the situation. Because if they win, then they go to seven. But if they lose, they get to play the winner between the Kings and Mavs and the one off.
Mook
Yeah, and I kind of like it though. Cause it make the last games of the regular season kind of matter. Like that last night was good basketball. It was like one of the best games of the year actually. But like you got a chance to watch basketball. I remember, you know, the teams that solidified their playoff spot don't play nobody. Yeah, we watched Bronny play last night. And nothing wrong with watching Bronny play, but it's just like. That's just a throwaway game, whatever. So it was good to at least see some quality basketball for the last game of the season.
Bishop
Just an early start to the playoffs, bro.
Teague
It is, man.
D.J. Wells
Can. Can the warriors put any fear hard in the Rockets? Yeah, yeah, for sure. Okay. All right, let's move on. Hey, man. Hey. He went crazy yesterday. Season finale 43p something slight took care of the jazz. 116 to 105 secured that succeed. I know they had a shaky season, my boy, but you know what I'm saying, they finished out top six. They did not finish in the play in shout out to AE have 43 yesterday, 18 in the third. And he got the record yesterday. Three point champ. How many you have? I think he had 312 or something crazy like that. Crazy, man.
Teague
Yeah, they locked in and got it together, man, towards the end of the season. But I still don't believe, man.
D.J. Wells
Still don't believe, man. All right, man. How would you rate his season? They say he's having one of the best seasons in Timberwolf history, man. Franchise record for most points in the season. He averaged 275 and 5 and hit over 300 threes. Man.
Teague
Color just keep getting better, man. Hopefully we can clean up all the shit that's, you know, outside news. But shit, he gonna be one of the best players in the league for a long time.
D.J. Wells
Did you see the child support chance? Yeah, after free throw line.
Teague
See, he was smiling. I already took care of that. I took care of that.
D.J. Wells
That's crazy. Listen, man, let's see where they are ranked with in the playoffs. Is it early go. Cause they got the Lakers. Is it quiet?
Bishop
Yeah, it's quiet.
D.J. Wells
They got a chance.
Teague
The Lakers.
Bishop
I like the Lakers.
Teague
Yeah, I like the Lakers in there.
Mook
Yeah, I take the Lakers.
D.J. Wells
Lakers in six or Lakers in seven.
Bishop
Lakers and six but they.
Teague
I mean, I don't know, though. I don't know.
D.J. Wells
Rudy been hooping the last two months.
Teague
Yeah. If Junior catch a gear, it could be a good series. I don't think they gonna sweep them.
Bishop
Nah.
Teague
But it could go six.
Mook
Okay.
Bishop
They gonna win.
Teague
It could go six.
D.J. Wells
For sure. Please load up the clip of the reporter asking AE about 2k after the game. That is absolutely hilarious. Are you playing strictly as yourself?
Bishop
No.
Mook
I ain't gonna lie. I'll be using the Celtics. And that's why you love him.
D.J. Wells
Because you expect it. Beside, of course I use myself on 2K. He said, Nah, I cheat. I use Celtics.
Bishop
Kept it real, man. Celtics, silly.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, that's. I hate people who play video games. Get the best teams. You're not really good if you do that, bro.
Bishop
I'm getting the best team, bro. They are on the game.
D.J. Wells
Mook, that's crazy, bro.
Bishop
No, it's not, bro.
D.J. Wells
It does not show skill if you go get the best team on the game, bro.
Bishop
I want to win the game, bro. Getting the best team, flat out. I'm here to win.
Teague
Speaking about the Celtics, is Jason Tatum and Brown a better duo than James Harden and Kawhi?
Bishop
Yeah, we the champs, bro.
Mook
They ain't old. Only reason I said they better than LeBron and Luca, because LeBron old Jason Tatum know they 26, then they prom.
Teague
I mean, Luka 25, but Braun.
Mook
That ain't Luka.
Bishop
It's Braun Bron 40.
Teague
I think y'all might have Bron up.
Bishop
Nah, we don't. Brian is Brian, bro. He the goat.
Mook
But just 40.
Bishop
Just old, bro.
Mook
And we. We compare him to. Hall of fame is at 40.
D.J. Wells
You're 22.
Mook
Like, James Harden is a Hall of Famer. Kawhi Leonard's a Hall of Famer. He just 40.
Bishop
Just 40. That's the only problem that he's 40. Everything else is Bron. He 2010 years ago.
Mook
Bron five years ago.
Bishop
Bron just 40, bro.
Mook
Three years ago.
Teague
He's still at the elite level, bro.
D.J. Wells
He's still LeBron.
Mook
He is.
Teague
I can't shut him down. Cause his age, bro, the nigga probably still averaged like 24 points a game. 23. Some shit like that.
Mook
Yeah, of course he Bron.
D.J. Wells
That's LeBron James. Yeah.
Mook
Average 24, 7 8.
Bishop
Still elite, but, like, hey, so it's fire.
Mook
So we never seen Brian pull his groin and be hurt. Just like. Just, oh, oh. Like he just went for a ball. Like, ah. That ain't never happened to him. Oh, shit.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Mook
This don't count for Kawhi, though.
D.J. Wells
Cause he played half a season, and he's still average 20. But if you put James Harden in Kawhi, they proms and duo. That's a different conversation.
Bishop
Yeah, that's crazy.
Teague
Yeah, well, they for sure not better than them, too, though.
Bishop
Nah, they ain't better than the young guns.
Teague
They ain't. No, I'm saying if James Harden and Kawhi.
Bishop
Luca better.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, but I'm taking them over JT and jb, though, in their proms. Harden and Kawhi.
Mook
Oh, yeah. That ain't fair.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Teague
If it works.
Mook
Yeah.
Bishop
I feel like if it work.
D.J. Wells
If you took Houston from that. I mean, Kawhi from that San Antonio team and put him straight with that. Houston, James Harden. Yeah, they. They the league up.
Bishop
That's a fact.
Teague
All right.
D.J. Wells
For sure. All right, man. Play in starts tomorrow. We'll go more in depth, but just a general conversation. Warriors or Grizzlies? Who y'all picking?
Teague
Warriors.
D.J. Wells
Thinking Warriors.
Bishop
Yeah.
D.J. Wells
All right.
Teague
Yeah, I'm gonna go Grizzlies.
D.J. Wells
It going with the Grizzlies. We don't play back with it. Live broadcast, please tap into playback. We will have a ball in there. Real basketball on the way. Also want to ask y'all preliminary question. Y'all still got time to change for tomorrow. Hawks and Magic. Magic taking the Magic. I'm assuming you're going atl.
Teague
Yeah, I only been to Orlando twice. Give me atl.
D.J. Wells
I know how one of times don't know about the other one. Winner this game we'll face the Celtics, so get well soon.
Mook
It don't matter.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Mook
Just if y'all want to extend your season a week longer, go vacation, man.
Teague
It's cool. They about to dust either one of y'all.
Bishop
Sweet.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. I don't even know if they gonna tell about some games. It's gonna be built to ass immediately, for sure. They probably gonna be on NBA tv for sure. Let's go ahead and just pull up the whole bracket, man. We got plenty of time, but this is just fun to go through offhand. What's the most intriguing matchup for y'all? Y'all see on there so far? Cause I think that Nuggets Clipper series is gonna be crazy. Um, I definitely think that Patriots buck series will be crazy as well. Um, I'm excited to see Knicks and Pistons, but I feel like the Knicks gonna put belt to ass at some point. But I would love to see Cade Cunningham coming out. Party.
Mook
Nah. The most intriguing series for Me right now is the Pacers versus Bucs.
Bishop
I like the Clippers and the Nuggets.
Mook
That's gonna be a fire series. But that Pacers vs. Bucs series is exciting because y'all beat them without a healthy Giannis. And Giannis is on a tear right now.
D.J. Wells
He is.
Teague
I'm not a first round guy. I'm more of a second round. That's when you get the best.
Bishop
Giannis could beat the Pacers by itself.
D.J. Wells
No.
Mook
That's why I'm intrigued. I want to see if he can.
Teague
I think so.
D.J. Wells
I think Giannis is going to average a 30 point triple double if he do that.
Bishop
They gonna win?
Teague
Oh, yeah, they gonna win.
D.J. Wells
The biggest problem is for me is Milwaukee gonna have to be super consistent because our bench is.
Bishop
Yeah.
D.J. Wells
And while Giannis is a superstar, one of the best players ever, we got two All Stars that can contribute to match his. It's going to be about everybody else. And if we're going based on bitches, I like our chances with ours. Our role players show up, especially at home. Us having home court advantage make a hell of a difference. If we didn't, I wouldn't feel as confident saying that. But Giannis is going to do historic shit to us.
Bishop
The Pacer should win, though.
D.J. Wells
Most definitely. I agree.
Mook
I'm excited to see what KPJ doing the playoffs. Yeah, there's been a lot of slander, like he not gonna do nothing in.
Teague
The playoffs, but he been hooping on the low.
Mook
Yeah, he been hooping.
D.J. Wells
Nah, he's been contributing for sure. I'd love to see how Bobby Porter's bounce back too.
Bishop
I would say Bobby Porter, they gotta. They gotta wet too, though.
Mook
And Giannis.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, they're not weak. By no means.
Mook
Gianna's been playing at a super, super high level. I'm excited to see that.
Bishop
That actually is gonna be a goodie.
Mook
Yeah.
Teague
Y'all see that going six.
D.J. Wells
I ain't gonna lie. I can see that going seven.
Bishop
I go seven, bro.
Mook
I can see six.
D.J. Wells
We got smoke and we be going back and forth, and we also play dumbass basketball whenever we play each other, so. I could see that going seven for sure, man. But it'd be a great series. Y'all just gonna hoop out.
Teague
That's too long. The Knicks, somebody need to win in five and five.
D.J. Wells
Nah, it's quiet for the five piece. It's quiet. That's dead Nixon. Oh, yeah. I wonder how that's gonna go, man. I want the Pistons just play out of body. They young and ain't got shit to lose, man. Make it a series.
Bishop
Knicks gotta win, bro. I don't see that.
D.J. Wells
I agree.
Teague
They lose.
Bishop
Some people losing their jobs, like they gotta smack them. Really?
Teague
Yeah, it's quiet for me, bro. With the Knicks Pistons. They got to hear about that.
Bishop
They probably need to get them out of there in five, bro.
Mook
The Lakers, Timberwolves matchup gonna be exciting too. Just. Cause ae we know that they not gonna win, but ae just an exciting player. So we might see him go for a 45, 50 point game.
Bishop
Oh, yeah.
Mook
Just to make it fun and exciting. We know. We all think the Lakers are gonna.
Teague
Win, but he gonna have to turn to Allen Iverson in 2000.
Mook
Yeah, it'd be good for TV, though.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. Game 3A at the crib. Yeah, he's gonna put up 50. It's gonna be.
Bishop
He's on the way.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, it's going up.
Teague
Oh, he got that in him for sure.
D.J. Wells
Even when the play against you know it's gonna be od. That King's Mavericks ain't gonna mess around and be good.
Mook
Hell no, bro.
D.J. Wells
Zach Levine, bro, is about to go off. He's about to wild out.
Mook
I have nobody.
Bishop
Yeah.
Mook
I ain't rolling with the Mavericks. They did.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, they mad. They gotta be in a play in. Yeah, for sure. All right, man. Some more games that took place last night. The Hawks took care of the Magic 117, 2, 105. The Celtics beat the Hornets 93 to 86. Peyton Pritchard balled out yesterday. 34, 7, 7. That's crazy. They role players just do whatever they want when they feel like it. The Knicks took care of the Nets 113 to 105. P.J. tucker had six points yesterday. Be here. Should have put him on the leg.
Teague
I know my boy only hit two threes yesterday. That's cool.
D.J. Wells
Playoff.
Teague
Just a warmup. Playoff. PJ on the way.
D.J. Wells
You know the vibe for sure. The patience. Took care of the CAVS in double OT yesterday. 126, 118. Amani Bates hooped out yesterday, man. Good to see him in action. He had 25. The Wizards beat the Heat yesterday, 119 and 118. The Bulls beat the 76ers. Belt to ass. 122 to 102. The Bucks beat the Pistons 140 to 133. Pat Connel had 43:11 yesterday.
Teague
Hold on. Who the hell is Jaques?
Bishop
43.3J.
D.J. Wells
Hot shout out to you.
Teague
We don't want to byass your 40, nasty. Who on the speak high of you on this one for my.
D.J. Wells
For. He hooped out.
Mook
They try to put some bad allegations on my boy.
D.J. Wells
Yeah.
Teague
On that's the real Triple J.
Bishop
And put some smut on his name.
D.J. Wells
Yeah. He stopped getting m too y. I'm.
Mook
Like, damn, what that boy do he look like?
Teague
I want to kill my. I want to kill.
D.J. Wells
Yeah, he. He was getting off his rebounds. Put it in light terms.
Teague
Damn.
Bishop
Damn.
Mook
Allegedly.
Bishop
I know he. There's no way he did.
Teague
Shout out to your 41, bro. I don't know you. I just see Jacques is like. We can't bypass 40 piece in the league.
D.J. Wells
Respect for sure. The Nuggets took care of the Rockets once. What he said? 126. Excuse me. To 111. Grizzlies beat the mass. Built to ass. 132 to 97. The Thunder took care of the Pelicans 115 to 100. The spurs beat the Raptors yesterday. 125, 118. Shout out to CP3. In this 20th season, playing all 82 games is crazy. Blazers took care of the Lakers. 109. 81. Shout out to your boy CH got an extension, man.
Mook
Got them boys playing well, man.
D.J. Wells
Hopefully they get him a good draft pick, man, so he can really run it up next year. And last but certainly not least, the Kings took care of the Suns. 109 to 98 verified buckets be here. Who was getting to it this weekend.
Teague
I'm gonna give it to my boy Ant. 43. 6 and 5. I'm rolling.
D.J. Wells
Light day at the office for sure.
Mook
Tig, who you got, homie? Hawkeye is 41. 10 and 7.
D.J. Wells
Yes, sir. Held it down. Mook. Who you got going?
Bishop
Kawhi, man. I like to see him back out there doing his thing. 33, 76 for sure.
D.J. Wells
James Hart hooped out yesterday as well with 39, 10 and 7. And last but certain. Not least, even though he lost. Steph went crazy with 36 yesterday. Get well soon will be here. Who needs some encouragement this morning?
Teague
Basically, Daniel Gafford, man. Let a named Lamar bang on you, bro.
D.J. Wells
Got wiki yesterday. Hey.
Teague
See if I duck them. You gotta fall. I'm pulling you down to the ground. I'm doing that. They followed up your hole.
D.J. Wells
You gonna duck a in pussy? Yeah, like Shaq did, old boy. That's nasty.
Mook
Hey, let's look. Let's look and see if anybody on their bench move.
D.J. Wells
Go back, see if the vibe is right.
Mook
They all stay silent.
D.J. Wells
Vibe check.
Mook
They all stay silent. They were solid.
D.J. Wells
All right, T. Who you Got whoever.
Mook
Else is up there.
D.J. Wells
Oh, Draymond. This is tough. End of the game.
Mook
Oh, he messed up.
Bishop
Try to get fouled.
D.J. Wells
Smoked it.
Teague
Yeah, bro. Go straight up. Draymond.
D.J. Wells
Where the left.
Teague
We going to train this summer, bro. That won't happen next year. We getting in the gym. Nasty.
D.J. Wells
Hey, did you see the interview he did with. He was like, paris come up to me like, my kid play like you. And he said, when I hear that, I think your kid sad.
Mook
He was like, why would your kid be running around setting screens at 14?
Teague
That is some garbage ass.
D.J. Wells
That shit was hilarious. All right, Mook, who you got, man?
Bishop
Whoever else up there.
D.J. Wells
Oh, okay. You can see the clips. I got you Derrick Jones Jr. Hey, Steph, your last out the way.
Mook
Told y'all. Look at Ben Simmons making plays.
D.J. Wells
Come on now. Dying.
Teague
How's it Derrick Jones? Boy, the whole guy.
Mook
Good. The best dunks in NBA history.
D.J. Wells
Boy, that oop, that. That transition play they got last year, from Kyrie to Luca to him. It's crazy as hell. But last but not least, David got forgot his get back on Jay Huff. Roll the tape.
Mook
Hey, he dunked on him like a real big man.
Teague
Yeah.
Mook
Damn.
Teague
Damn.
Mook
Like damn, bro.
D.J. Wells
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Mook
That's a lie. Y'all gotta watch basketball for real. Y'all might start pissing me off. When it's a good defender on them, we call a screen to get the weaker defender on you. So when you ever go watch Luka play, the first person that's guarding him is the best defender. He also, he always calls for a ball screen, get the switch and then he attacked them. So to give you an example, if I'm the best defender on the team, I'm guarding Luca. He probably will call b hen up for a switch so he can get behen and attack behin. There you go, basketball. One on one for you.
D.J. Wells
How was it when you got that screen, man?
Bishop
Trying to kill me, bro.
Teague
That's good. That's a good base. You try all that tricky. You thought she was alimo out there. Yeah, I had to cease that, man, for sure.
D.J. Wells
Growing hard 204s. I must forgot what Luca did to him and PG in the playoffs. Yeah, he did his thing for sure, but so did Kawhi Leonard. If you go back and watch that series by the way. Yeah, I think they lost that one by the way.
Teague
Come on, man, cut that off, bro.
Mook
They was in the bubble, bro.
D.J. Wells
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Bishop
Yeah, that's crazy.
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Mook
I'm excited for Jay, USO and Gunther. I'm excited for Jade Cargill and Naomi. I'm excited for the three Way Pulse. I'm excited for the triple the.
Teague
Gotta type that in.
Mook
Yeah. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Seal Punk.
Teague
Man.
Mook
It's a lot of. It's a good card, man.
Teague
Charlotte Flair.
Mook
Charlotte Flair. G John Cena, Cody Rhodes should be a good one. That's really it, man. AJ Styles and Logan Paul, I kind of like that matchup because they really both can wrestle. They got some high exciting. They can do exciting moves. So it should be good. But I'm excited for the whole thing. Wrestlemania should be.
D.J. Wells
Should be lit for sure, man. Tap in. We will be on the soil live at WrestleMania this weekend. Can't wait to see y'all. Listen, tomorrow's the 520 awards and tell y'all we got. We got to make two. Two teams. All 520. I want y'all. Do y'all research man. We're gonna go back and just highlight everybody this season before we start to play and officially tomorrow. We appreciate y'all. We'll be back same time tomorrow. 5:20 in the morning.
Mook
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Club Shay Shay Podcast Episode 520 Summary
Title: In The Morning - Jeff Teague reacts to Clippers EPIC win over Warriors, Anthony Edwards GOES OFF
Release Date: April 14, 2025
Hosts: D.J. Wells, Jeff Teague, Bishop, and Mook
Description: 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.
The episode kicks off at [02:02] with D.J. Wells greeting his co-hosts—Bishop, Jeff Teague, and Mook—marking the start of another lively sports discussion. Wells sets the tone by highlighting the excitement of the basketball weekend and teasing topics like the Il Situation, which he mentions will be discussed in detail in a midday podcast episode.
D.J. Wells initiates a critical conversation about the recent developments involving former Tennessee QB Il, who has opted out of practice, signaling his departure from Tennessee. Wells raises concerns about the increasing presence of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) agents influencing young athletes' decisions.
[02:56] D.J. Wells: "They see a lot of nil vultures now because this is a new avenue for them to get money. But making kids make bad decisions or quick money decisions. Should they be held more accountable in these situations?"
Bishop counters by questioning the necessity of agents for college athletes, emphasizing that decisions should primarily involve the athletes and their parents without external intermediaries.
[03:22] Bishop: "I really don't see why they need an agent in the negotiation. In college. I mean you can make that choice on your own."
The discussion delves into the implications of high school agencies and the potential pitfalls of seeking exorbitant amounts of money without considering long-term impacts. Mook elaborates on how inflated demands can backfire, diminishing an athlete's value if negotiations falter.
[03:59] Mook: "If you try to get the 4 million, they try to give you 2. Now what if your number gets lowered... you might mess up your value if it don't work in your favor."
The hosts collectively express skepticism about the current agent involvement in college sports, advocating for athletes to prioritize their passion for the game over financial gains.
Transitioning from discussions about college athletes, D.J. Wells introduces Paige Baker's impressive career move—signing a three-year deal with Unrivaled, a burgeoning 3-on-3 basketball league, granting her equity. He highlights her resilience, having overcome a major injury in college to win a championship and secure a lucrative and forward-thinking contract.
[06:08] D.J. Wells: "She's going to make more money playing that league. She will."
Mook praises the initiative, recognizing it as a platform for continuous play and exposure. He speculates on future star entrants like Caitlin Clark, anticipating that the league could surpass the traditional WNBA in popularity and viewership.
[07:43] Mook: "You get to see like dang. All these girls can hoop."
The conversation underscores the significance of Baker's move as a blueprint for female athletes leveraging new opportunities to build their brands and careers outside conventional pathways.
A notable segment of the discussion focuses on NBA players who have exhibited exceptional durability by playing all 82 regular-season games. D.J. Wells commends players like Jared Allen, Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, and Chris Paul for their unwavering commitment and physical resilience.
[09:04] Teague: "No, it's not. You get paid to play, bro."
However, the hosts also humorously debate the merits and the toll on players’ health, acknowledging the incredible achievement while questioning the balance between dedication and personal well-being.
[10:16] D.J. Wells: "They acting like you play history. Remember how I did it?"
The conversation celebrates these athletes' perseverance while highlighting the rarity and admiration such consistency garners in professional sports.
The heart of the episode centers on the Clippers' thrilling overtime victory over the Warriors, with a final score of 124-119. D.J. Wells provides a breakdown of standout performances:
[10:27] Teague: "He had the record yesterday. Three point champ. How many you have? I think he had 312 or something crazy like that."
The hosts commend Harden's clutch performance in overtime, particularly his ability to maintain composure under pressure.
[12:02] Teague: "Everybody, they put on him, bro. He torched him, bro."
Mook emphasizes Kawhi Leonard's health and form, asserting his dominance on both ends of the court and predicting that the Clippers have a strong blueprint to contend in the Western Conference.
[12:37] D.J. Wells: "He has successful day."
The conversation also touches on potential vulnerabilities, such as Harden's tendency to turn the ball over, and how opposing teams might exploit these weaknesses.
[13:53] Bishop: "Kawhi could never guard Luka."
The analysis extends to playoff implications, with the hosts speculating on matchups, potential outcomes, and the strategies that could define the Clippers' postseason run.
D.J. Wells shifts the focus to upcoming playoff matchups, discussing the potential excitement surrounding series like the Clippers vs. Nuggets and Pacers vs. Buccaneers.
[26:31] D.J. Wells: "The most intriguing series for Me right now is the Pacers versus Bucs."
Bishop and Mook share their perspectives on key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jamal Murray, debating their impacts and contributions during the playoffs.
[27:00] Teague: "I'm saying we both play. How is that? That's not fair."
Mook expresses optimism about Milwaukee's consistency and the team's depth, while D.J. Wells remains cautious, acknowledging Giannis's potential to achieve historic feats but emphasizing the importance of team performance.
[27:31] Teague: "All right. Playoff."
The hosts engage in enthusiastic banter about various teams, players, and potential upsets, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the playoffs and the thrill of high-stakes competition.
A highlight of the episode is the commendation of Anthony Edwards' exceptional performance throughout the season. D.J. Wells details Edwards' statistical achievements, including a franchise-record for most points in a season and impressive three-point shooting.
[20:44] D.J. Wells: "He averaged 275 and 5 and hit over 300 threes. Man."
Teague and Mook laud Edwards' growth and potential, dismissing external criticisms and projecting him as a long-term star in the league.
[21:07] D.J. Wells: "He still don't believe, man. All right, man. How would you rate his season?"
The conversation celebrates Edwards' resilience and scoring prowess, positioning him as a key player to watch in the playoffs and beyond.
The hosts provide a rapid-fire recap of other noteworthy NBA games from the evening, mentioning performances by players like Peyton Pritchard, P.J. Tucker, Amani Bates, and Derrick Jones Jr. They highlight standout moments, such as clutch plays, defensive stands, and record-breaking performances.
[31:46] Teague: "I'm gonna give it to my boy Ant. 43. 6 and 5. I'm rolling."
[34:08] Mook: "That's a lie. Y'all gotta watch basketball for real."
Through these anecdotes, the hosts convey the excitement and drama of the NBA season's final stretch, emphasizing individual excellence and team dynamics.
As the episode progresses towards its conclusion, the hosts shift focus to upcoming events like WrestleMania and tease future content, including the 520 Awards. They encourage listener participation and highlight their presence at live events, fostering a sense of community among their audience.
[40:39] D.J. Wells: "We will be on the soil live at WrestleMania this weekend. Can't wait to see y'all."
The episode wraps up with an energetic request for listeners to research and submit their votes for the upcoming awards, ensuring continued engagement and anticipation for future episodes.
D.J. Wells [02:56]: "They see a lot of nil vultures now because this is a new avenue for them to get money. But making kids make bad decisions or quick money decisions. Should they be held more accountable in these situations?"
Bishop [03:22]: "I really don't see why they need an agent in the negotiation. In college. I mean you can make that choice on your own."
Mook [03:59]: "If you try to get the 4 million, they try to give you 2. Now what if your number gets lowered... you might mess up your value if it don't work in your favor."
Teague [09:04]: "No, it's not. You get paid to play, bro."
D.J. Wells [12:02]: "He has successful day."
Teague [22:45]: "Speaking about the Celtics, is Jason Tatum and Brown a better duo than James Harden and Kawhi?"
Episode 520 of the Club Shay Shay podcast delivers a thorough and engaging discussion on pressing NBA topics, from the complexities of athlete representation in college sports to in-depth analyses of standout performances and playoff predictions. The hosts' dynamic interactions, supported by insightful commentary and notable quotes, offer listeners a comprehensive overview of the basketball landscape, making the episode both informative and entertaining for fans who seek to stay informed about the latest developments in the sports world.