The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: Postgame Show: Top 10 Things That Will Happen This NBA Season (feat. JuJu Gotti)
Date: October 21, 2025

Episode Overview

Broadcasting from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the squad kick off a new NBA season alongside JuJu Gotti. This episode’s heart beats with NBA hot takes, bold predictions, and signature banter as JuJu unveils his "Top 10 Things That Will Happen This NBA Season." The crew riff on everything from blockbuster trades to meme-worthy moments, mixing basketball insight with their trademark off-the-cuff humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Energy: NBA is Back!

• The panel celebrates opening night: "How excited are you for the NBA is back?"
  JuJu: "Yes, sir. Very excited, man... I've been waiting for this day all year." (01:17)
• Shoutout to JuJu's own show, "The Alley OOP" with Trista on "DLS Hoops." (01:21)

2. Kevin Durant Returns to OKC & Thunder Reflections

• KD's return to OKC for the banner ceremony stirs mixed emotions.
  JuJu: "The Thunder deserve a lot of credit... but deserve a little bit of flack from how they handled it back in the day, which we're finding out right now on the starting five Netflix show. They traded James Harden without his knowledge..." (01:45)
• Banter about legacy and organizational decisions, blending nostalgia and current drama.

3. Tallest NBA Starting Five Ever?

• The group marvels at the Rockets potentially fielding a lineup of mostly 6’11” players.
  Zaz: "Tallest NBA starting five ever. We could have 6, 7, 6 11, 6 11, 6 11, six’ 11." (02:51)

4. JuJu Gotti’s Top 10 NBA Predictions

#10: Golden State Warriors Will Be the 4 Seed

• JuJu: "They got the most important thing you need to have on your team to be able to succeed in life. Al Horford." (03:58)

#9: Ja Morant Will debut a New Celebration Prop

• Speculation on what it could be—from swords to nunchucks. (04:19)
• Shoe chat:
  JuJu: "[Ja] has the best shoe in the entire NBA right now." (04:44)

#8: Miami Heat Will Trade Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro

• JuJu: "The Miami Heat will trade Bam out of Bayo or Tyler Hero." (05:09)
• Roundtable skepticism:
  Host: "I think there’s no way they trade Bam..." (05:24)

#7: Zion Williamson Weight Watch

• JuJu: "Zion Williamson will put back on a couple pounds during the Pelicans losing streak or winning streak." (05:42)
• Drew: "I picture him after media day, treating it like a boxer that just made weight." (05:57)

#6: Adam Silver Will Drop the Hammer on Steve Ballmer

• JuJu: "It's going to be a snowy January afternoon... and all of a sudden, Adam Silver is going to drop the hammer on Steve Ballmer." (06:10)
• Disagreement on timing, but all relish hypothetical NBA drama.

#5: Dallas Mavericks Upset Lakers in the Playoffs

• Mavs over Lakers, possibly in Round 1. (06:42)

#4: Russell Westbrook-LeBron On-court Confrontation

• JuJu: "Russell Westbrook will have an on-court confrontation with LeBron James." (07:09)

#3: Washington Wizards: "Will Be Ass"

• JuJu: "The Washington Wizards will be ass." (07:24)
• Everyone laughs at the pure bluntness.

#2: Victor Wembanyama Will Do the Unimaginable—Four Times

• JuJu: "Victor Wembanyama will do something that we have never seen before. Four times." (07:39)
• Chris: "He's already doing something right now: staying healthy. How?" (07:52)
• Host: "He's still growing. He's like nine feet tall now." (07:54)

#1: NBA Finals – Nuggets vs. Knicks

• JuJu: "The NBA Finals will be The Denver Nuggets vs. The New York Knickerbockers." (08:08)
• Surprise and skepticism regarding the Knicks, with talk of trades being key:
  JuJu: "Yabusele and Jordan Clarkson are going to be big, big transactions that will come bear fruitful during the playoffs." (08:51)

5. Polls with JuJu

• "Do you think Tyreek Hill watches Dolphins games?"
  • 93% of the audience says no. (09:13)
• "Should you throw a football at a baby stroller?"
  • 61% say no—"and those are your polls." (09:40)

6. Tuesday Thunder (ATS Picks)

• (10:07) Regular segment on betting against the spread, mistakenly called "Thursday Thunder" by Chris.
• Roy picks Maple Leafs to cover puck line against the Devils.
• Zaz takes Oklahoma City Thunder -7.5 against the Rockets, noting Houston's lack of chemistry without Fred Van Vleet.
• Chris grabs USF -3.5 against Memphis: "I don't like Memphis. I don't like Memphis one bit." (11:43)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• JuJu Gotti, on the Warriors:
  "They got the most important thing you need to have on your team to be able to succeed in life. Al Horford." (03:58)
• On Wizards’ outlook:
  "The Washington Wizards will be ass." – JuJu Gotti (07:24)
• On Wembanyama’s future:
  "Victor Wembanyama will do something that we have never seen before. Four times." – JuJu Gotti (07:39)
• On Knicks in the Finals:
  "The NBA Finals will be The Denver Nuggets vs. The New York Knickerbockers... Yabusele and Jordan Clarkson... will come bear fruitful during the playoffs." – JuJu Gotti (08:08, 08:51)
• Chris, on Ja's shoe:
  "But the Jaws for the low cut..." (04:57)
• Roy, with betting advice:
  "The Maple Leafs... they're gonna end up covering the straight at one and a half tonight against the Devils." (10:23)
• On polls:
  "Should you throw a football at a baby stroller? 61% of the audience says, no, you should not... 39%..." – JuJu Gotti (09:40)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:17 – NBA season excitement; JuJu joins
• 01:45 – Kevin Durant and OKC Thunder reflections
• 02:51 – Tallest starting five: Rockets
• 03:44 – 08:51 – JuJu’s Top 10 Predictions (see breakdown above)
• 09:13 – JuJu’s audience polls
• 10:07 – Tuesday Thunder – betting picks
• 11:43 – Chris’s take on Memphis vs. USF

Tone & Style

The discussion is lively, irreverent, and free-flowing, typical of Le Batard’s blend of sports insights and comedic detours. JuJu Gotti’s predictions are equal parts razor-sharp and tongue-in-cheek, sparking playful debate among the crew. The episode moves quickly, with each take landing between laughter and hot takes, making it accessible for diehard fans and casual listeners alike.

A must-listen for anyone wanting bold NBA forecasts, infectious energy, and laughs—before the first tip-off of the season.