The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Alley Oop 136: Jokić Drops 55, Beal’s Season Ends, Nico Fired, Hidalgo Goes Nuclear & Steph Still Elite!

Date: November 14, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, plus Juju Gotti, Ms. Rebecca Donahue, Trista Criek, and Dylan Huang

Overview

This Alley Oop episode of "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz" is a whirlwind tour through current sports headlines and viral moments, mixed with irreverent pop culture and characteristically chaotic banter. The crew covers Nikola Jokić’s dominant 55-point game, Bradley Beal’s injury-plagued season, NBA contract talk, women’s basketball records, front-office drama involving Nico Harrison and the Mavericks, fan antics invading the sports world, and the ever-resilient greatness of Steph Curry. Throughout, they employ their signature blend of analysis, humor, and controlled chaos, giving both love and grief for producers and sports figures alike.

Episode Highlights & Key Topics

1. Nikola Jokić’s 55-Point Explosion

• [00:06–02:26] Discussion:
  The show opens with high praise for Jokić’s offensive dominance, drawing comparisons to “serial killer” TV characters to convey his eerie on-court composure and intensity.

  • "He could have put up 80 points if he wanted to." (A, 00:15)
  • Quaint anecdotes about Jokić distributing candy to teammates, likening it to Dexter’s donut antics to “seem normal off the court.”

• Memorable quote:
  "That's a serial killer on the court that is trying to make himself look human." (A, 01:23)

2. Bradley Beal’s Injury & NBA Player Availability

• [02:44–03:55] Discussion:
  The panel debates Beal’s impact, labeling him “the glass man” due to repeated injuries and remarking on the missed potential for both the Suns and the Clippers.
  • "Your best ability is what, your availability? And my boy be available in street clothes only..." (B, 02:55)
  • Norm Powell gets praise as a discarded asset thriving elsewhere.
  • On whether Beal was ever truly healthy in Phoenix, mental health discussions briefly surface and are playfully swatted away.

3. Lakers, Austin Reaves, & NBA Contracts

• [05:03–06:46] Discussion:
  The group jokes about Lakers’ shifting identity away from being “LeBron’s team,” turning to contract speculation for Austin Reaves.
  • Explains NBA max contract intricacies, with Reaves eligible for five years, $241 million from L.A. or $178 million elsewhere.
  • "He says he's not obsessed over millions on his next contract... I think that's Cap." (A, 05:12)
  • Lighthearted take on sponsorships and endorsements as ways for players to make up for “lost millions.”

4. Womens’ College Basketball Heroes: Hannah Hidalgo & Audi Crooks

• [07:03–10:27] Deep dive:
  Enthusiastic recognition for standout performances in NCAA women’s basketball.
  • Hannah Hidalgo: 44 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and a jaw-dropping 16 steals in just 28 minutes.
    "The most impressive stat of the day...16 steals, ma' am." (B, 08:07)
  • Audi Crooks: 43 points in 19 minutes for Iowa State, described as “incredible footwork” and “dominating with poise.”
  • Jokes about needing “milk jackets” after such a shellacking, referencing Skylar Diggins’ “milk jacket” meme.
• Calls for more coverage of the women’s game on the show going forward.

5. LSU vs. Charlotte: Social Media Confidence vs. Reality

• [10:54–13:49] Breakdown:
  Critiques Charlotte’s pre-game TikTok dance aimed at LSU, which backfires as LSU thrashes them 117-59.
  • "They had no idea what they were about to get into." (A, 12:32)
  • Comic “secondhand embarrassment” for Charlotte and riffing on overconfidence in sports.

6. Steph Curry: Still Elite at 37

• [14:24–17:18] Reactions:
  Rebuttal to doubters after Curry drops 46 points vs. San Antonio at age 37.
  • Brandon Podziemski’s confidence as a rookie earns both teasing and measured respect from the crew.
  • Steph’s sustained greatness is contextualized with quips about “feeling 27 at 37” and "I can do this until I'm 47." (A, 16:13)
  • Comparison to LeBron and other aging superstars.

7. Dallas Mavericks Drama: Nico Harrison Fired

• [17:18–22:31] Analysis:
  The firing of Mavericks GM Nico Harrison is lampooned as an “Alcoholics Anonymous”–style confession that the Mavs “messed up” the Luka Doncic era.
  • "Them firing Nico Harrison was like, yeah, our name is the Dallas Mavericks. And we effed up." (B, 17:39)
  • Owner Patrick Dumont gets roasted as “central casting for a dumb, no knowing basketball owner…” (A, 18:31)
  • The crew fantasizes about wild team reconstructions and lottery hopes.

8. Viral Fan Antics – NBA & Beyond

• [22:45–27:46] Entertaining segment:
  Covers streakers and overly zealous sports fans:
  • Clippers: Fan runs onto the court, displays surprising athletic moves, causing discussion about security and consequences.
    • "If I'm that security guard and you juke me in front of 20, 30,000 people… I'm putting your face in the…" (B, 23:36)
  • Soccer: Fan in full uniform infiltrates celebration and scores a goal with the team.
    • "Bruh thought it was his teammate; he celebrated at first…" (B, 26:33)
  • Baseball: “Big Dumper” craze prompts a fan to create a custom shirt with butt plug references.
    • "It's 100% a butt plug." (B, 28:13)
    • Crew riffs on how much effort went into the shirt, and the boundaries between tribute and weirdness.

9. Producer Chaos & Show Dynamics

• [19:27, 20:10, 31:12] Meta moments:
  Multiple comedic breakdowns about the show’s unpredictable structure and the on-air chaos producers endure.
  • “It’s a bingo roulette wheel of, like, this might come, that might not come. This is going to come. That’s never going to come.” (C, 19:27)
  • Hosts apologize to producer Rebecca for the unpredictability and lack of planning, acknowledging their habit of throwing her curveballs.

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps & Attribution)

• On Jokic’s dominance:

  • "He could have put up 80 points if he wanted to." — (A, 00:15)
  • "That's a serial killer on the court that is trying to make himself look human." — (A, 01:23)

• On Bradley Beal:

  • "Your best ability is what, your availability? And my boy be available in street clothes only..." — (B, 02:55)

• On Charlotte WBB TikTok:

  • "They had no idea what they were about to get into." — (A, 12:32)
  • "Belt to ass in the most asses of belts ways, man." — (B, 13:49)

• On women’s basketball:

  • "The most impressive stat of the day... 16 steals, ma' am." — (B, 08:07)
  • "Get them girls some milk too, bro. Cause they need some salute to the women's game…" — (B, 10:54)

• On Mavericks & Nico Harrison firing:

  • "Them firing Nico Harrison was like, yeah, our name is the Dallas Mavericks. And we effed up." — (B, 17:39)
  • "You look at him and he looks like the third member of Dumb and Dumber." (A, 18:50)

• On fan running onto court:

  • "If I'm that security guard and you juke me in front of 20, 30,000 people… I'm putting your face in the..." — (B, 23:36)
  • “But what you gonna do with Joker? Look at Joker. He’s like, ‘this bull— come on.’” — (A, 24:00)

• On viral soccer fan goal:

  • “Bruh thought it was his teammate. He celebrated at first. He was like, hold on. Who?...” — (B, 26:33)

• On the producer's chaos:

  • "It's a bingo roulette wheel of, like, this might come, that might not come. This is going to come. That's never going to come..." — (C, 19:27)

• On weird fan shirts:

  • "It's 100% a butt plug." — (B, 28:13)
  • "You had to get that made. You had to get that T shirt made. It has his number on it, bro." — (A, 29:03)

• On Steph Curry's performance:

  • "Don't be playing with me. I'm 37 going on 27, and I can do this until I'm 47." — (A, 16:13)

Key Timestamps for Segments

• 00:06–02:26: Jokic’s 55-point game, candy/serial killer analogy
• 02:44–03:55: Bradley Beal’s injury woes and Norm Powell’s resurgence
• 05:03–06:46: Lakers, Austin Reaves’ contract talk
• 07:03–10:27: Women’s college basketball stars (Hidalgo, Crooks)
• 10:54–13:49: Charlotte’s TikTok and LSU beatdown
• 14:24–17:18: Steph Curry’s 46-point game at age 37
• 17:18–22:31: Mavs/Nico Harrison drama, owner roasting
• 22:45–24:37: Clippers streaker; fan on court
• 26:06–27:46: Soccer/football fan imposter scores a goal
• 27:52–30:38: MLB “big dumper” butt plug shirt and fan antics
• 31:12–31:42: Hosts’ apology to producer Rebecca, show’s self-aware chaos

Tone & Style

The episode is irreverent, high-energy, and filled with inside jokes. The crew blends sports analysis with pop culture references, wordplay, and self-aware jabs at their own lack of structure. There’s an undercurrent of respect for athletes (especially those breaking barriers or records), but never without comedic exaggeration—even the most phenomenal feats are fair game for roasting.

For New Listeners

This episode encapsulates what fans love about Le Batard and crew: a mix of sharp sports talk, internet/sports culture, over-the-top bits, and genuine camaraderie. If you haven’t listened, you’ll get both the insight and unpredictability that defines this show—plus a much-deserved hats-off to women’s basketball, viral sports moments, and the enduring greatness of certain NBA legends.