The Dan Patrick Show: Best of the Week

Date: March 14, 2026
Host: Dan Patrick
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This episode features highlights from the week on The Dan Patrick Show, focusing on a historic NBA performance by Bam Adebayo, the fallout from a major NFL trade reversal involving Max Crosby, World Baseball Classic quirks, and debates about the expansion of the NFL schedule. The show includes notable interviews, sports insights, and trademark humor that connects pop culture and fan perspectives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game

(Main Segment: 02:28–09:04, 42:03–56:32)

• Historic Feat

  • Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-highest ever in NBA history—behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100.
  • Breaking down the performance: 20-for-43 from the floor, 7-for-22 on threes, 36-for-43 at the free-throw line (an all-time record for made free throws).
  • The previous NBA record for most free throws was Dwight Howard (39 attempts).

• Dan’s Reaction

  • “I’m not surprised somebody has scored that many points because...with the volume of threes, somebody’s going to get there.” (03:39)
  • “Bam, an underrated superstar, his previous high was 43...he had 41 at halftime.” (03:50)

• On the Validity of Historic Records

  • Dan draws parallels from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game (“Did he really score 100?”) and discusses skepticism around legendary performances due to incomplete footage and context.
  • “We really don’t welcome Wilt’s numbers like Babe Ruth. We do. Wilt averaged 50 points in a season. We’re like, yeah, but who was he playing against?” (05:10)

• Kobe Bryant’s 81 vs. Bam’s 83

  • Discussion on which is more impressive, with Kobe himself favoring his 81-point game due to its impact on playoff positioning:
    • Kobe: "I probably go with the 81 because we were like one game out of making the playoffs that year. So we literally needed every single game." (08:13)
  • Dan: “Now that Bam has surpassed Kobe, then I might go, well, alright, I’ll take 60 in my final regular season game, final game that I ever played.” (09:04)

2. Interview: Bam Adebayo on His 83-Point Game

(Main Segment: 42:03–56:32)

Highlighted Quotes & Insights:

• On the Physical Toll:

  • "Oh, the arms for sure. Just the shoulder from shooting." — Bam (42:20)
  • "I had to get in the ice bath." — Bam (42:35)

• On Mindset Before the Game:

  • “I knew we needed to win that game because we’ve been in this play-in situation for the last three, four years.” (42:50)

• On Public Backlash:

  • “Probably because I wasn’t part of the agenda. You know, it shocked the world because it wasn’t somebody who they glorify as a scorer...And also they’re gonna say that I shot X amount of free throws.” (43:50)

• On Passing Kobe Bryant’s Mark:

  • “If it was the other way around, Kobe would have been like, I’m shooting for whatever I can...And to be in the conversation as your idol is...I’m appreciative of it...That man was...He will tell you, I’m chasing Jordan.” (45:13)

• On Not Getting to Meet Kobe:

  • "Never met him. That is another reason why it’s so special to me, because I never got to meet him." (46:57)

• On Criticism Over the Game’s End:

  • “When I had 60 after three quarters, nobody was complaining...All of a sudden it’s like, oh, he’s embarrassing, or they’re embarrassing the game...The thing that people forget, they cut the lead to 11 in the fourth quarter...What do y’all want us to do?” (50:09, 50:50)

• On Having Family at the Game:

  • "To have my mom there, to have my people there, to do it at home, in front of our home crowd. It’s a moment none of us will ever forget." (48:40)

• Light-Hearted Moments

  • Dan: “Let’s be honest. I think I could get 10 points off the Wizards.”
  • Bam: “Listen, like I said, everybody wants to be mad at me...Be mad at their coach for not doubling me when I had 30 in a quarter.” (49:54–50:09)
  • Dan boasts his own basketball accomplishments: "I was kind of like Tyler Herro before Tyler Herro." (53:31)
    • Bam, laughing: "You were a bucket getter, huh?" (53:37)

3. NFL Trade Fallout: Max Crosby to Ravens Reversed

(Main Segment: 09:04–16:01, 11:36–15:20, 15:32–16:15)

• Trade Details

  • Max Crosby’s trade to the Ravens was rescinded after a failed physical (torn meniscus cited as long-term concern).
  • The reversal upended free agency plans for the Raiders, potentially tanking Crosby’s value.

• Impact Analysis

  • “I don’t think I can overstate how devastating I think this is for the Raiders...They were going to get two first-round draft picks, one this year, one next year.” (09:08)
  • “Now the Ravens could be in the market for Trey Hendrickson.” (10:45)
  • Breaking News: Ravens sign Trey Hendrickson to a 4-year, $112M contract as a pivot. (11:36)
  • “That’s a pivot.” — Dan, on the Ravens quickly shifting targets (11:55)
  • The group speculates on how much Max Crosby’s trade value has dropped and what other teams might now offer.

• NFL Humor

  • On "long-term durability concerns” cited by the Ravens:
    • “Are they worried about him in his 50s?” — Dan (15:32)

4. World Baseball Classic Discussion

(Main Segment: 22:57–26:22)

• Team Italy’s Roster Quirks

  • Only 3 of Team Italy’s players were actually born in Italy; the rest were U.S.-born or from other nations.
    • “Of the day. Stat of the Day. Here comes. Brought to you by Panini America. The official trading cards of the DP show. 24 from the United States, three from Italy, two from Venezuela, and one from Canada.” (23:31)

• Reflections on Nationality and Rosters

  • Dan and team joke about their own 23andMe results and which national teams they could potentially qualify for.
    • Dan: “I could probably play for Great Britain. Ireland, Wales, Scotland. They’re not playing baseball.” (25:13)
  • The group muses on dual citizenship, eligibility quirks, and the nature of international tournaments.

5. College Basketball & Coaching Carousel

(Main Segment: 26:22–27:50)

• Bobby Hurley is out at Arizona State, raising questions about where he lands next: maybe reuniting with brother Danny Hurley at UConn or taking the Syracuse job if Jerry McNamara moves on.
• “Indiana is a football school, much to the chagrin of the state. That’s a basketball state.” — Dan on the shifting identity of Indiana collegiate sports. (27:50)

6. NFL Free Agency & Salary Games

(Main Segment: 29:55–31:33)

• Kyler Murray could be headed to Minnesota on a short-term tryout, with Zoom interviews lined up with interested teams.
• Daniel Jones career salary game: The group guesses, then laughs at themselves (“$158 million!”—reality check). (31:26)

7. NFL Schedule Expansion: Is There Too Much Football?

(Main Segment: 31:38–36:41)

• Debating the NFL’s rumored plan to add a Thanksgiving Eve game.

  • “But you’re still going to watch it...It’s the NFL, you’ll watch. What else is going to be on?” — Dan (31:46)

• Some co-hosts raise concerns about over-saturation:

  • “I do think that we don’t need the NFL almost every night..." — Seaton (34:16)
  • “There is such thing as too much of something. I believe that.” — Todd (33:15)

• Dan observes younger fans are more likely to watch due to betting/fantasy, not just team loyalty:

  • "They don't grow up as fans of teams nowadays, you grow up as fans of players because you're in fantasy.” (36:41)

• “That would be the sign of not having a good product though, if you need a reason to watch the game other than it's just a good game.” — Seaton (36:15)

Notable Quotes

• Dan Patrick:

  • “We really don’t welcome Wilt’s numbers like Babe Ruth. We do. Wilt averaged 50 points in a season. We’re like, yeah, but who was he playing against?” (05:10)
  • “But with Bam out of bio, you know, you’re winning by 25 points, but Kobe said, hey, I had to stay in there.” (07:16)
  • "Are they worried about him in his 50s?" (15:32)

• Bam Adebayo:

  • “I feel like that’s what shook the world. And also, they're gonna say that I shot X amount of free throws.” (43:50)
  • "If it was the other way around, Kobe would have been like, I’m shooting for whatever I can..." (45:13)
  • “What I did out there was special to me...And the thing that people forget, like, they cut the lead to, like, 11 in the fourth quarter.” (50:50)

• Kobe Bryant (archival audio):

  • “I probably go with the 81 because we were like one game out of making the playoffs that year. So we literally needed every single game to get into the postseason.” (08:13)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game breakdown & legacy: 02:28–09:04
• NFL: Max Crosby trade fallout: 09:04–16:15
• World Baseball Classic & quirky national team rosters: 22:57–26:22
• Bam Adebayo exclusive interview: 42:03–56:32
• NFL Schedule expansion debate: 31:38–36:41

Memorable Moments

• Dan and Bam comparing their own basketball career highs.
• The disbelief and humor about how sports fans pick teams in international play.
• “Are they worried about him in his 50s?”—A classic Dan Patrick one-liner on NFL “long-term durability concerns.”
• Analysis of the “agenda” behind why some fans objected to Bam breaking Kobe’s mark.

This episode was a vibrant snapshot of sports culture, balancing historic milestones, league business, roster oddities, and lively, authentic conversations—perfect for sports fans who love both stats and stories, controversies and camaraderie.