Nightcap Hour 2: Cardinals Rondale Moore PASSES AWAY + Jaxson Smith Njigba SEEKS to Become HIGHEST PAID WR + Cowboys & Javonte Williams AGREE to DEAL + Fernando Mendoza OPTS OUT of THROWING at COMBINE + Lakers RAISING Ticket PRICES

Summary

Club Shay Shay – Nightcap Hour 2 (Feb 22, 2026)

Host: Chad Ochocinco Johnson
Co-host: (Ocho)
Episode Theme: Rapid-fire reactions to big news in the NFL, NBA, and beyond – contracts, combine, market resets, classic memorabilia, and the business side of sports.

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Main Theme / Purpose

This Nightcap Hour 2 episode centers on the ever-inflating sports market, player negotiations, blockbuster contracts, and shifting league landscapes. The hosts (led by Chad Ochocinco Johnson and his co-host Ocho) deliver candid, rapid commentary on breaking NFL free agency news, NBA business trends, elite draft prospects' decisions, and cultural moments around sports memorabilia – all wrapped in their signature candid, barbershop-style debate.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Wants to Reset WR Market

• [01:21] Chad Ochocinco brings up Seattle WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba's public desire to be the highest-paid receiver.

  “He said, I think I deserve to be the highest paid in my position... but I will play this game for free.”

• Ocho and Chad break down how WR contracts have been inflating, referencing Ja’Marr Chase’s $40.25M/year as the benchmark.
• They anticipate either Smith-Njigba or Puka Nacua (Rams) will “reset the market” soon.
  • [02:17] Ocho: “Somebody gonna reset the market. It’s gonna be one of them.”
• Chad: “George Pickens, you be okay with 28 to 30 [million]? ... Pitt gonna be happy with that? That’s just me personally. Now he could. I don’t think he will be.”

Insight:

• Teams risk paying more when they wait too long. Smart franchises lock up stars early to avoid massive premium later.
• Chad uses examples (Cowboys with Dak Prescott, Bengals with Chase) to critique franchise tendencies to delay big extensions.

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Cowboys Contract Strategy & Salary Cap Realities

• Cowboys have just locked in Javonte Williams (RB) on a new deal.
• [07:01] Chad: Suggests the team could open $45-60 million in cap space by restructuring contracts (Dak, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith).
  “Who cares? It ain’t my road, it ain’t my can. So just kick it, man. We good at spending other people money.”
• Ocho predicts a dramatic offseason, especially around George Pickens' future and value:
  “It’s gonna take some money. The first deal, I don’t give you a discount.” [08:19]

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Franchise Tag, Holdouts & PR Games

• Cowboys plan to franchise-tag George Pickens (est. $28M) and negotiate long-term.
• Ocho calls out owners for leaking negative info pre-negotiation to sway public opinion against players.
  [16:13] Chad: “You try to make it … that’s why they don’t get no money, because he… Blah, blah, blah.”

Memorable Exchange:

• Chad analogizes franchise tags to “layaway” at a store—“We gonna put your layaway, but we gonna get you … George, we gonna put your layaway but we gonna get you your money.” [14:28]

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NFL Draft & Opt-Out Decisions

• [17:41]: Projected #1 pick Fernando Mendoza will skip throwing at the NFL Combine, opting to perform at his Pro Day with his own receivers:
  • “At the combine, you’re throwing to different receivers... I want to make sure I give my guys the best chance.”
• Ocho fully supports Mendoza’s decision, noting game film is more important than combine drills for a proven player.
  “He doesn’t have anything to prove at this point anyway...”

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Lakers’ Ticket Price Hikes

• [18:22]: Lakers announce a 46% increase over two years for season tickets ($5,500 → $9,000 for 300-level seats by 2026-27)—despite possibly losing LeBron James.
• Chad and Ocho discuss the “superstar tax” for Lakers fans and joke about preferring to watch from home, poking fun at L.A. pricing:
  [22:32] Ocho: “I got the best seat in the house for a Laker game… right there, your TV.”
• Chad explains how some ticket holders recoup costs by selling big games.

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NBA’s One-and-Done Rule & High-School Prospects

• Carmelo Anthony’s comments: top prospects (e.g., Darren Peterson, Kansas) should be able to jump straight to the NBA to avoid the one-and-done/college headaches [24:38].
• Ocho agrees only a small number are physically/emotionally ready:
  • “There are very few players that are ready ... you can tell exactly based on the eye test.”

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Record-Setting Memorabilia Sale

• [28:01]: T206 Honus Wagner baseball card, owned by the Shields family for 116 years, sells for $5.1 million (third-highest for that card).
• Discussion on the value, rarity, and mystique of century-old sports cards; playful banter about finding old cards in the garage.

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Listener Q&A and Community Shout-Outs

• Birthday wishes, camp invites, NFL WR camp updates, discussion about mental health awareness—especially in response to recent athlete tragedies.
• [33:51] Chad: “It’s okay to talk to someone… Check on your friends. You really never know sometimes.”

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On NFL negotiations:

  • “You only get that big boy deal one time.” [03:37, Ocho]
  • “Pay him now and save.” [04:09, Chad]
  • “That price ain’t coming down… Not for those type that are that good.” [06:22, Ocho]

• On cap maneuvering:

  • “Who cares? It ain’t my road, it ain’t my can. So just kick it, man.” [07:01, Chad]

• On “layaway” franchise tags:

  • “We gonna put your layaway, but we gonna get you… George, we gonna put your layaway but we gonna get you your money.” [14:28, Chad]

• On Lakers tickets:

  • “I got the best seat in the house for a Laker game… right there, your TV.” [22:32, Ocho]
  • “You ain’t gonna like this one. The Lakers have announced they’ll be raising their ticket prices going into 2026–2027.” [18:22, Chad]

• On the one-and-done rule:

  • “This is why I say just let these mofos come out of high school… the league ain’t getting older, it’s getting younger.” [24:38, Chad quoting Carmelo Anthony]

• Mental Health Awareness:

  • “It’s okay to talk to someone. You don’t need to mask your emotions... Check on your friends. You really never know sometimes.” [33:51, Chad]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment / Topic | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------| | 01:21 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba contract desires | | 02:17 | “Resetting the market” WR debate | | 07:01 | Cowboys cap strategy & restructuring | | 14:25 | Cowboys plan with George Pickens & tagging | | 17:41 | Fernando Mendoza opts out of NFL Combine | | 18:22 | Lakers season ticket price hikes | | 24:38 | Carmelo Anthony on NBA draft & high schoolers| | 28:01 | Honus Wagner card record sale | | 33:51 | Mental health and wellness discussion |

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Tone & Style

• Fast-paced, no-nonsense, with playful barbershop banter.
• Candid accountability—calling out front offices, advocating for players.
• Sprinkled with humor (“kick the can down the road,” “layaway” analogies).
• Touches of seriousness when discussing athlete mental health and after major news.

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Conclusion

The episode is a classic modern Nightcap: Ochocinco and Ocho deliver their takes on the business chess game that is today’s sports landscape. They pepper in economic realities, player-first advocacy, sharp critiques of franchises, and reminders not to be blinded by the glitz of superstar inflation—on the field or courtside. Fans get direct answers, locker-room real talk, and a reminder to watch out for each other on and off the field.

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Transcript

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[Chad Ochocinco]

Seattle's wide receiver Jackson Smith and Jigba spoke about his desires to be the highest paid player in the highest paid receiver in the NFL. He said, I think I deserve to be the highest paid in my position and it's just that I give the game into the community. I give it my all. I think that's worth a lot more. But I will play this game for free. I love this game. No I know you won't. JSN I won't let you play it for free because ain't nobody else playing it for free. I love this game so much. But you don't have to mean learning to be a good businessman and we need that check at the end of the day. At the end of the day this would mean 40.25. He would have to top that because that's what Chase get yeah Current record held by Chase JSN has two years remaining on his rookie deal, assuming the Seahawks elect to pick up that fifier option. OO JSN yeah Does he reset the market?

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Of course he resets the market. Is he I'm it can it be this year, two years. I mean, how many times do owners likely rip a contract up two years before, two years ahead of time? Not likely. Maybe it might be next year. It's either gonna be him or Puko. Somebody gonna reset the market. It's gonna be one of.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo. Well, Puka up.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Oh, Puka's up. So.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yes, Puka was like a. Puka was a later round draft pick.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

That's right. So Puka's pro to reset the market. And if JSN doesn't get his this year, he'll get it next year and then reset it again now. I mean, once, once Puka resets it, I'm not sure who's next in line. That is that, that, that, is that good. That can reset it one more time.

[Chad Ochocinco]

George Pickens. So here's a question that I have. Oh, ch. Listen to this. Now we're talking about JSN and Puka resetting the market.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yes.

[Chad Ochocinco]

The market is right now 40.25.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Right.

[Chad Ochocinco]

And they said, hey, George Pickens, you be okay with 28 to 30. That's a 10 million. 10 to 12. Million dollar difference. I don't think Pitt gonna be happy with that. That's just me personally. Now he could. I don't think he will be. That's just me.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Hey, Pick. Know what's out there, man, I, I'm. I ain't trying to. I ain't gonna say nothing else. Nobody. No, no cowboy players. But hey, you got one opportunity. You got one chance to make as much as you can. And that big boy only get that big boy deal one time.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yep.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

And it a. It ain't come around again. One time.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Pay him now and save. You see, Cincinnati made that mistake. Cincinnati had an opportunity. They could have got him for around. What? What? They paid Jetta early? No, they didn't want to do that.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

They made him. They, they made him bet on himself.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Okay, now.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah.

[Chad Ochocinco]

And that's what happened to the Cowboys. The Cowboys always wait till the last minute. You could have got Dak Dak for pennies on the dollar. But first of all, he was a four. I think he was a fourth round pick. So you let the two guys that went first in this draft, first and second in this draft.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Get a new deal when they got two. Because here's the thing, here's the thing. What people need to understand. Oo. Not only do they have a fifth year option, the team has two franchise tags. So theoretically, they got you for seven years.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

They can hit you twice.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yes.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

The dirty game.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Hold on, wait a minute. Y' all see what they got there? They gave them 30, 32 million dollars, 33 million dollars. But they got two years left on their deal. Yeah, I ain't got no you. I ain't got but a year left on my deal, and they got 20, 30 million dollars up front, which I didn't get. Nah. Unfortunately, I'm gonna be able to y' all give y' all a team friendly deal. I would love to, but it ain't my team and I ain't friendly right now. So break bread. And guess what? Excuse me. They're gonna have to break bread again. Yeah, they're gonna have to break bread again. Dag about to get another five year, $275 million, $300 million deal. Gonna get another 125 to sign.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Mm.

[Chad Ochocinco]

They're gonna red. Pay them now. Hey, you can pay him 41 right now, or you can pay him 45, 46 next year. The choice is yours. Yeah, but the price ain't coming down.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Never. Not for those type that are that good.

[Chad Ochocinco]

That price ain't coming down, But that's where we're headed. Oo he and he and Puka f. They f to reset the market. And George picking right by the. Y' all going to get that. Y' all going. Y' all going to get that.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Now,

[Chad Ochocinco]

I ain't gonna hold you, Jerry,

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

but you see what they got you, man. You know how. You know how he f to play.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Well, they got. They got Javante Williams out the way, the running back. They. So they good there. But. And. But they're gonna have some cap space. Ocho you. If you redo Dak you redo CD, you're gonna have probably, I don't know, 45 to 60 million dollars. Tyler Smith. Hey, restructure his deal. Just kick the can down the road. Who cares? It ain't my road. It ain't my can. So just kick it, man. Y' all know we good at spending other people money. Yeah, we spend it. We spend the hell out of the owner's money.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Hey, I'm. I. It's gonna. It's gonna be a. It's gonna be an interesting off season. I've said my piece over and over about cowboys and open about. About George Pickens and. And getting what he deserves and getting it there or. Or what he can get elsewhere. You know, Nobody listen to me. But you'll see when it come to a head.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Oh, it's gonna take. It's gonna take some money.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yep.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Cause I, I think the thing is. OO is that, look, your first deal, I don't give you a discount.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Hell no.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Not the first one is when you build. It's when you build up that relationship that you're able to get a discount from a LV or, or, or the dealership that's after you don't bought a car or two.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Right.

[Chad Ochocinco]

So, hey, let me get this first one. I'll help y' all re restructure, you know, I, I'll restructure, you know, take the much signing bonus and all that. But no, no, this first one I got, I got a head cracking. I do. I ain't no sense of that. And Jay is saying it. Look, he had 100 catches two years ago. He led. He led the league. He's offensive player of the year. Offensive player of the year, led the league of receiving second time, he's over 100 yard and he got a Super bowl ring.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

So you think they do it this year?

[Chad Ochocinco]

I would, yes.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

And get it and get it out the way, huh?

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yep. Because guess what? I got the fourth year, I got the fifth year. Plus I got four years. So I got, I get to spread that over six years, right. I ain't got to see him. I ain't got to see him for another three years. And by the time I have to see him again, if he's still playing at this level, Ocho, the cap gonna be 450 million. What's the cap now? 400 million? 390 was. 370 something. 380. Yeah. In three to four years, Ocho, the cap, the cap's going up. 20 million. Let's say it's going up somewhere between 15 and 20 million a year, right? Oh, it's gonna be astronomical because here's the thing. In 2030, the, the CBA is up. Oh, it's 305. So. Yeah. Oh, yeah. In another, in another, at another four years, it'll be 350, 375.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah.

[Chad Ochocinco]

And oh, and y' all don't want that. Y' all don't want that 18th game y' all have to start. Y' all have the sweetness pot. Gonna have to get something. Yeah, two things. Oo, you get two of the three. You want guaranteed money, you want lifetime health benefits, do away with the franchise tag, please. So 2030, it's gonna be here before you know it. Guys, get ready to hunker now. Ocho, the Cowboys agreed to a three year deal with running back Javante Williams.

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[Chad Ochocinco]

See terms that guarantees him 16 million. The total deal is worth 24 million. That includes a $6 million signing bonus. According to sources, Williams set career hiding rushing yards, carries, touchdowns last season in his first season with the Cowboys. After signing a one year deal worth $3 million, Dallas can now turn their attention to Pro bowl wide receiver second team all pro, George Pickens. The expectations are the Cowboys will put the franchise tag on Pickens, costing them roughly $28 million before the March 3 deadline, and then hopes to work out a multi year deal.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Oh, what's up, baby?

[Chad Ochocinco]

We're gonna put a little tag on. Look at that, huh? How about this here? Hey, George, we gonna put your layaway now. We're gonna come back and get you. Oh, you know about that layaway? Yeah, your mom ain't had no money. Hey, we gonna pay. Hey, we gonna get these jeans. We gonna get them for the summer before you have to go back to school, right? But hey, I gotta pay $5 here, $10 there. We're gonna get this, we're gonna get the clothes. Put that thing on layaway. Chad, I know y' all know about layaway. Everybody know about layaway. George, we're gonna put you on. George, we gonna put your layaway, but we gonna get you. We're gonna get you your money.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Now you ain't gonna get me at the right price. You're gonna. You're gonna, look, you're gonna lowball me. And then what's gonna happen is, is the fans gonna owners inside with a team and then start calling George selfish when he want to get what he deserve. That's what's gonna happen. I already know how it's gonna play out. I know how it's gonna play out. Both sides not gonna be able to come to agreement. They gonna piss Young Bull off because he know what the market is and what he can get if he goes somewhere else. They don't want to let him go because they want to tag him because they understand his true value and how much he means to the team. But we really don't want to pay you that. And inside those, inside that room, they gonna say, well, this is why we don't want to get at. Because you did this and you was late here and you stay and you missed this and you fell asleep. Oh, man, what a game they play. But he got time for that, man.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yeah, Ocho, now, you know how I am. I gotta. Look, I won't Pick to show up and be where it's supposed to. But I'm just saying the problem that I have is that you leak this information now.

[Matt Rogers]

Yeah.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

You know why they.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Because you tried to make it. And. And people like, see, that's why they don't get no money, because he. Blah, blah, blah.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Okay, it's all the game.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Why don't you say that during the season?

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

It's all the game and people. The people don't even understand how they play the game.

[Chad Ochocinco]

I don't know either. But I know Pick ain't gonna be happy with 28 to 30 million dollars. I know that now. I don't know what the number they're gonna settle on that will make him happy, but it ain't 28 and it ain't 30. I think it's gonna have to be somewhere north of 35 or Joe. And it's gonna be hard because, like, you know, they already got a receiver on the roster making 34 million. But PIG said ain't got nothing to do with me. See, I love playing next to cd, but my numbers speak for themselves. Project the number one overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza will not throw at the combine this week. He will throw at Indiana Pro Day on April 1, when the school has multiple pass catchers that Mendoza wants to help showcase. Mendoza told Pat McAfee two weeks ago, at the combine, you're throwing the different receivers. It's a whole lot, a whole different thing. And I want to make sure I give my guys the best chance. I want to throw at pro day with my guys, with my running backs and be there with the boys.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

I like that. That's dope. I don't. I mean, he doesn't have anything to prove at this point anyway, so there's really no need for him to have to throw at the combine. There's enough film on him. They know what he looks like. They seen him play in the national championship. And obviously, I think for him, you look your best throwing to the receivers that you're familiar with, but the timing is going to be impeccable. The timing could be perfect to me, but, I mean, I don't know what any other teams want to see. You going to the Raiders no matter what.

[Chad Ochocinco]

No.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Hey, ain't no need to throw it to combine.

[Chad Ochocinco]

True. Ocho. You ain't gonna like this one. The Lakers have announced they'll be raising their ticket prices going into the 2026. 2027.

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a 300 level season ticket holder contacted ESPN and showed the receipt of of the price hike in 20242025 the cost of the ticket was about $5,500 this year 25 heading to 26 it was 61.92. 2627 the ticket price will surge to over $9,000. That is a 46% increase in two years. The Lakers said in the statement. The updates reflect the current market landscape and demand. The lakers are sitting fifth in the west and might lose LeBron next season. Have they lost their minds? This is why the Lakers has all. Has. They've got to always have a superstar, right?

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Because as long. As long as they have a superstar, the ticket sales can be exactly what they are. And people are going to buy them because they're going to see said player.

[Chad Ochocinco]

You go for Magic and Kareem and James Worthy, and then a couple of years after Worthy retires, you get Kobe and you got Shaq. Shaq leaves, you still got Kobe, but there was a period when you lost Kobe and there was a lull. And then you get LeBron, who's the biggest star. And. And so now if you. Even if you lose LeBron, we got Luca.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah. And, you know, it's funny, you think about those prices. Obviously, the. The people that live in la, the people that go to those games, you know, the rich folks, they not. They not like us regular folk, you know, a. We. We. I mean, we ain't paying no 69,9000 and courtside tickets for 50 and 30. That means. Listen, man, I got the best seat in the house for a liquor game.

[Chad Ochocinco]

See that right there, your tv?

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

It's the best seat in the house to watch a Lego game. It don't cost me nothing. This don't cost me nothing. I turn my TV on and I sit there and I watch them.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yeah.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah. I don't need my feet on the hardwood. I don't need people to see me. You know, I'll be right here in my cheetah. My cheetah pants, man.

[Chad Ochocinco]

I'm afraid to ask what those. Those floor seats cost now.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

What do you think it went up to you talking about what they cost now? What were they. What did they cost before?

[Chad Ochocinco]

Well, it. I mean, most of the people, they already had the tickets, so. And they just like. They don't want to go to the games or anything like that. And they sell them. Cause a lot of times you can sell like a couple of good seats. Let's just say, for the sake of argument, Lakers play on Christmas. You sell the Christmas Day game. But most of the time, people want to go on Christmas. You sell the Christmas Day game or you sell a. A Celtics game, you sell the Knicks or somebody got a good player or something, right? You sell four or five of those, Ocho, and that'll pay for damn near half of your season tickets. Just like. Just like what they was Doing in. In the playoffs. Yeah. And you know, you see like the, the. They're taking. They're taking like. Nah, we see you got that thing listed now. Now we know you does. That's your section, right? But damn, 46 in two years. Ocho.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Hey, it's LA. And they. They said, hey, May. Supply and demand. Supply and demand. I understand how it works.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Playoff time.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Wait, it go up even more? Yes. Oh, man, please. But y' all can have that.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Oh, you thought. No, those tickets are. No, no, no, no, no, no. Those are regular season. You gotta pay extra to get the playoff tickets.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah, y' all can have that.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Carmelo Anthony believes players should be able to go straight to the NBA out of high school. After seeing Darren Peterson's situation, Melo said, this is why I say just let these mofos come. Come out of high school. Save a lot of headaches. A lot of coaches and college coaches headaches. Now I can start building back my program because I'm not getting these one and done guys. Let these guys come out of high school. The league ain't getting older, it's getting younger. Now it's clear cut between the freshmen in college and one and done. Sometimes two or three year players in the NBA is not that big of a gap no more. They're already getting bread. They're already getting recorded. So now they get the experience of being a pro before even being a pro. So let's have. So let's save the headaches. Ocho, what you think?

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

I mean, I like it, but there are very few players on that are ready that are. That are. That have grown into their body to be able to compete at an NBA level coming out of high school. They're very few. And you can tell exactly based on the eye test which players those are. I mean, what, what the player that. That Melo is speaking of, is he. Is he that good to come in and make an immediate impact on the NBA team?

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yeah, yeah.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Like he like that.

[Chad Ochocinco]

He's projected number one overall pick. He just got a lot of red flags. He know he only there 1. He only there for a semester, right? He or he know he only there. He rolled in school. He. They start in September. As soon as March Madness over his college career is done.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Oh, hey, he nice, huh? What's his name again?

[Chad Ochocinco]

A. Peterson. Darren Peterson.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Who he played for. I got to see him.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Jayhawks.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Oh, Candace. Candace. Okay, okay.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yeah.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Damn. That's crazy.

[Chad Ochocinco]

And it's about where these guys don't draft them just because I graduate with a Finance degree. That doesn't mean J.P. morgan has to give me a job, right? That doesn't mean these financial institutions. Well, Fargo or anybody else has to give me a job. So if you don't think, don't draft it. It's really that simple. But you don't want to be the one that passed that guy, the potential guy up, right? You don't want to be the guy that passed Kawhi Leonard. That went way down in the draft. You don't want to be the one to pass him up because then you look foolish.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Right? Hey, I got a question too. Huh?

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yes.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

And is Peterson better than young Bull from byu? Is he. He good like that?

[Chad Ochocinco]

They got him projected over the Bonza. And Cameron Boozer. Yes.

[Matt Rogers]

Damn.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yes, but I like the Bonzo. I like. He's been. He, he. Hey, he got the. I mean he's. The thing is that it's just the size, man. Six, seven, six, eight.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Right?

[Chad Ochocinco]

He can handle the ball, he can score, he can pass. Cameron Booze is a monster.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah, Boo's nice. I seen. I seen him play a few times. Peterson. So Kansas Jayhawks.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Ocho a T 206 Honus Wagner car sales for $5.1 million. After 116 years with the same family, it became one of the most expensive publicly known sales of a Wagner car tonight. You know, they used to put these cars in bubblegum cars anyway. The PSA one cigarette. Oh, cigarettes. Yeah, cigarettes. Cigarettes and people throwing away because they won't be kids smoking. So. So some people got smart and held on to it. The PSA. The PSA one graded on a scale of 1 to 10. So for damn, it's graded that poor. He still got that kind of money.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

How much? How much? How much you got for it?

[Chad Ochocinco]

5.124 million via golden auction. Making it one of the third highest sale of the iconic to 206 Wagner car. The Shields family considered consigned the car to Golden. And Ken Golden, CEO of Golden Auction said that the biggest discovery in the hobby in the past 50 years because of how extraordinary it is publicly unaccounted T206 Wagner card come to light.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

I know I might have some of my old baseball cars in the garage, bro. I had one look just like that too.

[Chad Ochocinco]

These was back in this thing. 100 plus years old. Ocho.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah, yeah, I seen one. I look just like that boy.

[Chad Ochocinco]

So why is it so small too? The thing like this big? It ain't like a typical baseball card.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yes, I see that. I see that. It sure look familiar, too, huh?

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yeah, yeah, Yeah. I don't think he was around in 1909, and I don't think nobody did. And I don't think nobody, you know, was collecting cars back. Back then, so I think you stuck.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah. I don't know. I got to go. I got to go through, you know, some of my grandma's stuff. She saved up for me when I was a little shorty. Now, I mean, hey, that car look kind of familiar. I'm. I might have. Might be a replica. I don't know.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yeah, it probably. It probably is a replica in comic books. You got one if you got one. The original Superman or spider man or Batman.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah, I ain't got no comment.

[Chad Ochocinco]

First edition. I remember when I was growing up kids to have comic. Man had them comic books, man. I was like. I couldn't get into it, though.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

No. Yeah. I wasn't in the comic books either.

[Chad Ochocinco]

No. All right, it's time for our final segment of the evening. It's time for q and A.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Hey, I like what we're going. I like when we going this late. Like, it's really finna be. Three o' clock and I'm up.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yeah. June 1984. Juneteenth, 1984. What's a good homie? Call y'. All shout out Duke for getting the number one seed with a victory over Michigan. Nah, we ain't giving no shout out to Duke. We Carolina fans here. My homeboy burns, he already sent me something talking about Duke. Got the little Duke logo waving. But he feel bad. We already put something on them and we played. We did that. Caleb Wilson, but he hurt. He broke his hand. So we don't see how soon he can come back. But, yeah, I mean, Duke balling. I mean, the boozle boys, the brothers. But Cameron. Oh, lord, Stefan Reese. Child, please. Mario look like slowpoke Rodriguez out there. Child, please. Tell him, Ocho, he did not look good tonight. Nah. I don't know what the. The way draining moo. But he didn't look good.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Oo, hey, he was out matched. He was out. He was. He was out class. Ryan was just faster. He was the better fighter tonight.

[Chad Ochocinco]

JDub accurate ocho hella hands would probably put up a better fight than Barrios.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Steve. Yeah. Yeah. You know, because I'm a Thor him now. I'm gonna take a chance. I might go down, but I'm gonna go down swinging. You know, I'm gonna get in there

[Chad Ochocinco]

now, you know, tube surfing. Floyd versus 50 Cent.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

No, man. No

[Chad Ochocinco]

dog said what's up, uncle no joke is my pops Herb the third. 52nd birthday. North Carolina Die Hard Raven Super Fan, aka Purple Prayer. He met Ocho and got a pick at the 2023 Ravens Bengals wild card game. Can y' all show him some love? Much love north nc Absolutely. Congratulate. Hey, er. What's going on, bro?

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Happy birthday, baby.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yeah, man. Raven super fan, the Purple Praying. Congratulations. Happy birthday. Hopefully, first of all, Dolph, hope you did something special. Hope you took him out and treat him, you know, nice meal, you know, say, hey, Pop. Appreciate everything you done for me. So, uh, I appreciate the man. We appreciate the support here at Night Cap that everybody that that watches and her. Happy 52nd birthday, Howie Live. Ocho, can you work with Brian Thomas Jr hashtag Jags fan. Ocho has already said that the wide receiver camp is open to all.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Oh, yeah.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Even if he doesn't invite you, you're more than welcome to come down and have a great time.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

Yeah, I need it. I need it.

[Matt Rogers]

I need it.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

I need it. I need it. Why? Receiver workshop, year two coming up. Matter of fact, this year it's in. I think we going in in May because we want to make sure we don't interrupt people that might want to go to the World cup.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Oh, okay. It's mad. At 22:15, it's okay to talk to someone. You don't need to mask your emotions. When you're not 100%, you're not alone, everyone. I'm truly sorry. I'm. I'm truly sorry he felt this way. Check on your friends. You really never know sometimes. Maddie, you're absolutely right. You really don't. You really don't. But sometimes, man, they tell you they didn't convince you. I think sometimes when they're in the presence of people, they convince them. Damn sales. Yeah. And, you know, maybe for. Maybe for that 10, 15, 20 hour that you're in the presence of someone, maybe you are good

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

until they gone.

[Chad Ochocinco]

Yep. The Lions Club. Your ungonoto blessings both. Can y' all shout out the Lions Club? If it ain't a vibe, if it ain't a vibe, we ain't going live. Much love. Absolutely. The Lions Club. Thank you guys for supporting Nightcap with Uncle Ocho. We appreciate that. And you know what? If it ain't a vibe, we ain't going live.

[Co-host (possibly 'Ocho')]

I like that.

[Chad Ochocinco]

It's catchy. It is. That concludes this episode of Nightcap. Want to thank each and every one of you for watching us as you watch Ryan Garcia win the WBC welterweight championship. He took that belt off of Mario Re Baros Barrios and he did it in convincing fashion. It wasn't close. I mean, damn, Barrios. I don't know what happened. I don't know what happened tonight, but bad Ryan made you look very pedestrian. Very Y' all know who I am. I'm your favorite. That is my partner and co host, the Shadow Boxing kingpin Bingles Ring of Fame honoree, Pro Bowler All Pro. He's Chad Ochocinko Johnson. Please make sure you hit the subscribe button. Please make sure you hit the like button and go subscribe to the Nightcap podcast feed. Wherever you get your podcast from. We'd like to thank each and every one of you for your eyes, ears and your word of mouth. Thanks to you, Nightcap has become the success that has become. And only because of you, we shall continue to succeed. So again, thank you for your support. Those looking to purchase a bottle of Shade by Laportier head over to laportierconjac.com to purchase you a bottle if you cannot find it in a state or city near you. It is a premium VSOP Cognac, the best tasting, smoothest VSOP cognac on the market compared against all other cognacs. We say all other cognacs high to low and you'll see we have the best tasting, smoothest cognac on the market. Please drink responsibly and stay safe. Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios to win the WBC welterweight title by the score of 119 to 108. 121 7, 170, 118 to 109 to win by unanimous decision and Anton Russell be Andy Haroka by unanimous decision to retain his WBA junior welterweight title. 117, 110, 116 and 111 on both of the other scorecards as he won by unanimous decision. So guys, thank you for joining us again tonight. We'll see you tomorrow night for the Clarissa Shields. Oh yeah, and the fight. Ah, thank you guys for joining us. I'm unk he's oo see y' all tomorrow. Sam, If you're the purchasing manager at a manufacturing plant, you know having a trusted partner makes all the difference. That's why hands down, you count on

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[Chad Ochocinco]

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