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Hour 1 – Knicks Want to Believe, Draymond Green Vs. Austin Rivers

The Dan Patrick Show

Tue May 05 2026

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show: Hour 1 – Knicks Want to Believe, Draymond Green Vs. Austin Rivers
May 5, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Dan Patrick and the Danettes review the latest NBA playoff action, including the Knicks' dominant performance and cautious optimism from their long-suffering fans. The crew also dives into the debate between Draymond Green and Austin Rivers over the evolution of Green’s role and perception in the NBA, blending sharp insights, signature banter, and sports nostalgia. Celebrity Knicks fandom, Met Gala rumors, and tales of NBA careers gone sideways color the discussion with a mix of humor and deep basketball knowledge.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Spurs vs Timberwolves: Wembanyama’s Complicated Triple-Double

Timestamps: [02:05] – [06:45]

Wembanyama’s triple-double is dissected: “He did have 12 blocks, he was not good offensively, did not make a three.” (Dan Patrick, 02:38)
Physicality (especially from Julius Randle or Draymond Green) is cited as a key to containing Wemby.
Dan debates whether the Spurs’ loss is significant, given Anthony Edwards returned off the bench for Minnesota and still made a difference.

2. Knicks Playoff Surge & Fan Psychology

Timestamps: [04:35] – [06:45]; [12:21] – [17:07]

“Knicks just blowing out people... They were down 21 to the Hawks and something clicked.” (Dan Patrick, 05:14)
Brunson’s 35-point performance and the team’s readiness after the Sixers’ emotional seven-game series are highlighted.
Dan warns New York fans: “This is where you got to caution yourself... Don’t be taking your shirt off too soon before you go outside on 7th Avenue,” referencing fans’ habit of premature optimism. (05:57)
Marvin and Dan recall similar overconfidence after upsetting the Celtics last year: “All we gotta do is beat the Pacers. And guess what? Tyrese Halliburton.” (Marvin, 06:46)

3. National Sports Coverage Tropes

Timestamps: [07:47] – [12:19]

Dan critiques the media’s playbook of constantly inserting the Cowboys and Jordan/LeBron debates into coverage: “They always try to bring the Cowboys into any story... They want to keep alive the Michael Jordan, LeBron James conversation.” (08:21, 08:43)
Dan’s succinct summary: “Greatest resume is LeBron. The greatest player is Michael. That’s it. Very simple.” (09:16)

4. Knicks Celebrity Fandom vs. The Met Gala

Timestamps: [12:21] – [18:49]

Poll question: Are Knicks fans seriously thinking about the NBA Finals now?
Ben Stiller is excused by the Danettes for missing Game 1 to attend the Met Gala: “He’s been attending Knicks games for at least 30 years... you give the guy the hall pass.” (Paulie, 16:34)
Met Gala described as a “$100,000 per seat” event where flamboyant costumes meet exclusive fundraising. (Paulie, 14:39)
Dan jokes about the surreal aspects of the event and celebrity priorities: “She’s more comfortable at the Met Gala. Yes, Paul.” (Dan, 16:12)
Ben Stiller wore Knicks colors: “He had the orange tie, too. Orange and blue... He’s loyal to the soil.” (Marvin, 18:04)

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Knicks fans’ mindset:
“If you’re a Knicks fan, you’re like, why not?... Don’t deny it. It’s okay.” (Dan Patrick, 12:30)
On Wemby’s performance:
“Not all triple-doubles are the same... He was 0 for 8 from 3-point range.” (Dan Patrick, 02:36)
On Draymond/Lebron/Jordan debates:
“LeBron could win the title this year. He still won’t be higher on the pedestal than Michael Jordan. People won’t allow it.” (Dan Patrick, 09:07)
On Met Gala fashion:
“You got to be crazy... This is the Met Gala.” (Dan Patrick, 18:48)
On NBA careers:
“Andrew Bynum had a triple-double including blocks. He might be one of the last centers you’d think would be able to do this.” (Dan Patrick, 24:10)

Key NBA Discussions

5. NBA Stat Trivia & Nostalgia

Timestamps: [23:17] – [27:45]

Victor Wembanyama becomes just the third player with a playoff triple-double that includes blocks.
Andrew Bynum and Hakeem Olajuwon are named as the only others; Mark Eaton cited as the only player with 10 blocks but not a triple-double in playoffs. (Caller trivia, 41:24)
Nostalgia for pre-block-stat stars (Wilt, Russell) who probably did it too.

6. Michael Jordan’s Wizards Farewell Gift Snub

Timestamps: [25:14] – [28:23]

No player wanted to chip in for a retirement present for MJ on the Wizards.
“Just the fact that they boycotted doing something for Mike is pretty interesting.” (Dan Patrick, 26:38)

7. Career Arcs: Kwame Brown, Adam Morrison, Eddie Curry

Timestamps: [28:52] – [32:07]; [33:14] – [33:39]

Discussion of draft gambles that didn’t pay off—particularly Michael Jordan picking Kwame Brown and Adam Morrison.
Eddie Curry’s massive jersey, modest career, and the theme of “genetic lottery winners” who may not love the sport (extended to Ben Simmons).
“I don’t think Ben Simmons loved basketball... he was shooting with the wrong hand.” (Dan Patrick, 32:33)

Draymond Green vs. Austin Rivers: “Hindered or Helped?”

Timestamps: [33:39] – [40:13]

Austin Rivers calls Draymond’s claim he was hindered by Steve Kerr “utter ridiculous,” noting Kerr allowed Green to flourish as a unique, non-scoring point forward:
“It bewilders me that he even thinks like this... Draymond has never been an offensive juggernaut... It’s just ludicrous.” (Austin Rivers, 34:28)
Draymond’s rebuttal: He attacks Rivers’ career (draft status, family support from Doc Rivers, stats comparables) but avoids addressing Rivers’ basketball points:
“A guy who was the 10th pick in my draft, I was 35, who’s on his second act... Austin, you and I averaged the same amount of points in high school... That’s when you were at your best.” (Draymond Green, 35:58)
“I enjoyed watching Austin Rivers bewildered.” (Draymond Green, 36:57)
Dan’s analysis:
“This is what happens when people argue. They go after the person who is arguing, not what the person is saying... He didn’t answer any of those. That’s the point that Austin Rivers is making.” (Dan Patrick, 37:21)
Paulie adds:
“The greatest thing that ever happened to [Draymond] was to be the third option for the Warriors.” (Paulie, 38:40)

Lighthearted Segments and Listener Interaction

Multiple jokes about tech sponsorships and Uber driver ratings.
Calls and trivia from listeners, including the Mark Eaton block stat challenge ([41:24]) and the memory of Reggie Miller’s 76-point Rock and Jock game performance ([44:18]).
Reiterated reminders to enter the Rec Tec Grill giveaway (Dan’s birthday, May 15).
Play of the Day: Carolina Hurricanes win in OT called ([40:35]).

Additional Topics

NBA playoff odds update: Thunder, Spurs, Knicks are the favorites per DraftKings ([22:27]).
Nostalgic discussion of NBA players who underachieved or didn’t love basketball, with comments about the culture of “highway robbery” contracts ([33:32]).

Conclusion

Dan and the Danettes blend keen sports analysis with humor and pop culture tangents, moving from serious commentary on the Knicks’ playoff run and NBA legends to feisty current player feuds and celebrity fan antics. The playful but knowledgeable back-and-forth—highlighting both nostalgia and breaking news—ensures that fans get an engaging, multi-faceted recap of everything happening in the NBA and the world around it.

For Full Segments:

Wemby and NBA playoff breakdown: [02:05] – [06:45]
Knicks fandom & Met Gala madness: [12:21] – [19:19]
Draymond vs. Rivers debate: [33:39] – [40:13]

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