Postgame Show: Tyler Herro vs. Damian Lillard

Summary

Postgame Show: Tyler Herro vs. Damian Lillard – Detailed Summary

Episode Release Date: November 20, 2024
Podcast: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Greg Cote, Amin Elhassan, Billy Corben

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1. Introduction and Watch Party Announcement

At the outset of the episode ([00:50]), Dan Le Batard enthusiastically announces an upcoming watch party:

"We're doing our watch party tomorrow night. I don't know if we've had. I think everyone's going to be there."
—Dan Le Batard ([00:50])

Dan goes on to list the attendees, emphasizing the camaraderie and inclusive nature of the event:

"I know Mike's going to be there. I know Dan's going to be there. I know Amin's going to be there..."
—Dan Le Batard ([00:50])

Greg Cote inquires humorously about additional attendees:

"How about your dad, Greg?"
—Greg Cote ([01:09])

Dan responds, adding more details about the venue and sponsors:

"The crew is going to be out at Flanagan's tomorrow. Miller Lite is sending us there. It's Thursday night football. It's Browns versus Steelers and it is at North Miami Beach. Flanagan's. 13205 Biscayne Boulevard."
—Dan Le Batard ([01:13])

Highlighting the event's appeal, Dan mentions the favorable weather and ample parking:

"We got a cold front coming in. It's going to be good weather. They have plenty of parking."
—Dan Le Batard ([01:33])

Greg Cote adds a playful twist, emphasizing that the gathering is more about hanging out than just football:

"It's the rare time where we're asking you to come out, hang out with us, hang out at Flanagan's, have Miller Lights. It's not for the football."
—Greg Cote ([01:45])

Dan counters by affirming the dual purpose:

"I mean, it is for the football, though. Like, honestly, it's for us."
—Dan Le Batard ([01:52])

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2. Main Discussion: Tyler Herro vs. Damian Lillard

The core of the episode centers around a heated debate comparing NBA players Tyler Herro and Damian Lillard.

Dan Le Batard introduces the topic by referencing a disagreement among the hosts:

"Jeremy can't stop talking about Damian Lillard being worse than Tyler Hero."
—Dan Le Batard ([02:09])

Billy Corben concurs, finding humor in the assertion:

"No, I mean, he is. It is funny, right?"
—Billy Corben ([02:18])

The hosts delve into statistical comparisons:

• Billy Corben highlights their similar general output:

  "Statistically, they're right around the same in terms of general output. I think Damian Lillard averages more assists per game. Tyler Hero averages more rebounds per game. They're right neck and neck in points, but Tyler's shooting 45% from three. He's shooting just about 50% from the field. Damian L shooting 32% from three."
  —Billy Corben ([03:22])

• Amin Elhassan speculates on Damian Lillard's potential impact in Miami:

  "I think Damian Lillard will be a lot better here."
  —Amin Elhassan ([04:10])

• Billy Corben discusses Miami's offensive strategy benefiting Herro:

  "They finally this off season decided to become one of these teams that sometimes is five out but really more importantly is just emphasizing, hey, get a bucket at the rim... It's benefited Tyler Hero more than anybody else."
  —Billy Corben ([04:29])

• Amin Elhassan humorously attributes Herro's improvement to his haircut:

  "The haircut bus cut Hero. As soon as he got all that product out of his hair, guess what? More time to point, more time for basketball."
  —Amin Elhassan ([05:16])

Dan Le Batard reflects on his own engagement with the basketball season:

"Basketball season doesn't really start for me till January. Haven't done a lot of watching. February when football's done."
—Dan Le Batard ([02:20])

The discussion also touches upon the peak moments of Damian Lillard's career, including memorable playoff performances and personal anecdotes involving on-court emotions.

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3. Light-Hearted Banter: Airline Partnerships and Brand Collaborations

Shifting gears, Dan Le Batard revisits an earlier conversation about Delta's partnership with Shake Shack:

"Can I do a callback to earlier in the show we discussed Delta. Delta has Shake Shack."
—Dan Le Batard ([05:31])

The hosts engage in playful speculation about other potential airline and fast-food collaborations:

• Greg Cote suggests,

  "American Airlines, Taco Bell. Let's go."
  —Greg Cote ([05:36])

• Amin Elhassan humorously dismisses the idea, differentiating the concept from actual airlines:

  "Somebody doesn't have an airline spirit. Not a spirit."

—Amin Elhassan ([06:15])

The conversation includes light teasing and references to past ventures, such as Hooters' brief foray into the airline industry, adding nostalgia and humor to the discussion.

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4. Conclusion

The episode seamlessly weaves together announcements about upcoming events with in-depth sports analysis and light-hearted banter. The comparison between Tyler Herro and Damian Lillard serves as the focal point, offering listeners a blend of statistics, personal opinions, and humor. Additionally, the hosts' playful discussions around brand partnerships provide an entertaining break from the main topic, showcasing the dynamic chemistry among the team.

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Transcript

[Dan Le Batard]

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[Dan Le Batard]

Before we get into the post game show, I need to tell people again about our watch party that we're doing tomorrow night. I don't know if we've had. I think everyone's going to be there. I can't speak for Stu Gots, but outside of Stu Gots, I know Mike's going to be there. I know Dan's going to be there. I know Amin's going to be there. I know I'm going to be there. I know Billy's going to be there. I know Jess is going to be there, and I know Jeremy's going to be there.

[Greg Cote]

How about your dad, Greg?

[Dan Le Batard]

Cody also is riding with me.

[Greg Cote]

Huh?

[Dan Le Batard]

The crew is going to be out at Flanagan's tomorrow. Miller Lite is sending us there. It's Thursday night football. It's Browns versus Steelers and it is at North Miami Beach. Flanagan's. 13205 Biscayne Boulevard. It's our watch party. It tastes like Miller time and it's going to be a good time. And you know the best part about it is?

[Greg Cote]

What?

[Dan Le Batard]

We got a cold front coming in. It's going to be good weather. They have plenty of parking. This location has plenty of parking. So if you're thinking about coming out, come on out, watch me crush rib rolls.

[Greg Cote]

It's the rare time where we're asking you to come out, hang out with us, hang out at Flanagan's, have Miller Lights. It's not for the football.

[Dan Le Batard]

I mean, it is for the football, though. Like, honestly, it's for us.

[Greg Cote]

Miller Lights and Flanagan.

[Dan Le Batard]

I'LL be a sneaky good game, though.

[Amin Elhassan]

I'm telling you, I have no idea who's playing.

[Greg Cote]

Huh?

[Amin Elhassan]

I'm so excited. But this is going to be special for me for one reason. Never been to Flanagan's before. Seen the Green Cups. Heard you guys talk about it. Never been.

[Dan Le Batard]

Dude, it's going to be a time, so come on out. Make sure to join us. Jeremy can't stop talking about Damian Lillard being worse than Tyler Hero.

[Billy Corben]

No, I mean, he is.

[Dan Le Batard]

That's just.

[Billy Corben]

It is funny, right?

[Dan Le Batard]

Is that what we've gotten with Damian Lillard? I'm going to be honest, basketball season doesn't really start for me till January. Haven't done a lot of watching. February when football's done.

[Amin Elhassan]

Christmas, you don't even.

[Dan Le Batard]

You know, that's like my preseason. I'll go check in on the teams around Christmas.

[Greg Cote]

That's cliche, man.

[Dan Le Batard]

But is this true? Have we seen the best of Dame Lillard? I mean, in all honesty, the best of them.

[Amin Elhassan]

Of course we have the best of them. Like in was in Portland. Yeah, Like, I don't even when he got traded before he played a game of the Bucks, I think we all knew you're not going to get the Damian lillard from like 2019.

[Greg Cote]

The height of Dame Lillard's powers was Western.

[Amin Elhassan]

Was it Western, Western Conference finals or.

[Greg Cote]

Semifinals where he waved the team off?

[Amin Elhassan]

Oh, no, that was first round. That was first round.

[Greg Cote]

That was the height of his powers.

[Amin Elhassan]

No, the height of his powers was Western Conference finals. And it ended when Andre Guidala stole the ball and then ran into the hallway and he was screaming at the cameras. These mother are crazy. And it took me a minute to realize that the motherfuckers in question were his hands. He was talking about his own hands. They're crazy.

[Billy Corben]

The thing that's been amazing about the difference between the two of them is that what Tyler Hero is doing. Statistically, they're. They're right around the same in terms of general output. I think Damian Lillard averages more assists per game. Tyler Hero averages more rebounds per game. They're right neck and neck in points, but Tyler's shooting 45% from three. He's shooting just about 50% from the field. Damian L shooting 32% from three. And the difference is, and this is sort of the sneaky part, Tyler Herro has been a serviceable defender thus far this season, where Damian Lillard is one of the biggest Turnstiles in the NBA. And there's a decade difference between the two of them. Tyler Herro is only 24 years old despite feeling like he's been around for 15 years.

[Amin Elhassan]

Let me, let me ask you this question legitimately. You think if Damian Lillard played here his defense would remain as bad and that his shots.

[Billy Corben]

It's a great question.

[Amin Elhassan]

The shots he'd get.

[Greg Cote]

Well, what do you think Amin?

[Amin Elhassan]

I mean, no, I think Damian Lillard will be a lot better here.

[Billy Corben]

The shot quality. Do you think that the shot quality would be much higher than it is right now and just purely based off of the way they run offense?

[Amin Elhassan]

Yes, because Miami would run an offense, would run an office specifically to take.

[Billy Corben]

It well, the offense that right now they're basically running for Tyler Hero. Like the difference is that they finally this off season decided to become one of these teams that sometimes is five out but really more importantly is just emphasizing, hey, get a bucket at the rim. Which they struggle to do in terms of finishing, uh, or get a three point shot. It's the reason Bam and Jimmy have both felt uncomfortable at times thus far cuz they operate in the mid range. But it's benefited Tyler Hero more than anybody else. He's been really sensational for them and it's because he has this green light. I mean seeing him late in games do the things that Dame does and used to do, which is, hey, late in the game we're down 10 and I'm just going to go start taking threes like Dame or Steph or anybody else and getting my team single handedly back into the game. That's the part that's been impressive.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yeah.

[Amin Elhassan]

And I think like this is the growth. He's, he's improved, he's worked on his game, you know, but I like to attribute it to something different. The haircut bus cut Hero.

[Billy Corben]

It does matter.

[Amin Elhassan]

As soon as he got all that product out of his hair, guess what? More time to point, more time for basketball.

[Dan Le Batard]

Can I do a callback to earlier in the show we discussed, we discussed Delta.

[Greg Cote]

Delta still talking.

[Dan Le Batard]

Delta has Shake Shack. Do you think that other airlines are looking having meetings today trying to partner up with other fast food.

[Greg Cote]

Here's the question we need to be asked.

[Dan Le Batard]

American Airlines, Taco Bell. Let's go.

[Amin Elhassan]

No way.

[Greg Cote]

We need to be asking this question today. Would you fly Spirit Airlines if they were the only airline that had a deal with Shake Shack?

[Dan Le Batard]

Or what restaurant would get you to fly Spirit Chick Fil A?

[Amin Elhassan]

Oh really?

[Greg Cote]

Yeah. Oh yeah.

[Dan Le Batard]

Not on Sundays though. Or do they, would it be on the flights on Sundays?

[Amin Elhassan]

No, the flights are canceled on Sunday too.

[Dan Le Batard]

Right.

[Amin Elhassan]

That's how that works.

[Greg Cote]

It's spirit.

[Dan Le Batard]

Like in partnership.

[Greg Cote]

Like spirit.

[Amin Elhassan]

Somebody doesn't have an airline spirit. Not a spirit.

[Mike Ryan]

Didn't Hooters have an airline?

[Amin Elhassan]

Yes, they did.

[Dan Le Batard]

They had a hotel in Vegas.

[Greg Cote]

What a time. Yeah, what a time.

[Mike Ryan]

An airline's a hotel.

[Greg Cote]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Amin Elhassan]

They got too big too fast.

[Mike Ryan]

Is that what it was?

[Amin Elhassan]

Yeah.

[Greg Cote]

You're a boob.

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