The Dan Patrick Show
Hour 2 – Italy Beats Team USA, Jason Jackson
Date: March 11, 2026
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Episode Overview
This hour of The Dan Patrick Show dives into a whirlwind day in sports: hot reactions to Bam Adebayo’s spectacular and controversial 83-point NBA game, the stunning pivot in the Max Crosby trade saga, and Italy’s baseball victory over Team USA. Dan is joined by Jason Jackson, radio voice of the Miami Heat, for an inside take on Adebayo’s night. Listeners chime in with their takes, and the crew tackles issues of sports legacies, records, and fan biases, all with sharp humor and banter.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Breaking News and Sports Headlines (00:50 – 09:10)
- Max Crosby’s Trade Reversal
- Max Crosby’s anticipated move was scratched as he returns to the Raiders, triggering a domino effect around the NFL, especially for the Ravens and Bengals.
- Trey Hendrickson signs a 4-year, $112 million deal with the Ravens, entering a tough divisional rivalry alongside defensive stars like Miles Garrett and TJ Watt.
- "If you’re Joe Burrow, you’re probably thinking Max Crosby going back to the Raiders. Then all of a sudden it’s your former teammate Trey Hendrickson. He’ll be in the division. You get to see him twice, you get to see Miles Garrett twice and T.J. Watt twice." – Dan (01:48)
- NFL Trade Ethics & Buyer’s Remorse
- Dan draws a home-buying analogy to NFL roster management, suggesting the Ravens pulled the rug out of the deal over medical concerns to keep their picks.
- “Now, ethically, though, it sounds strange to say that with the NFL—but ethically with teams and how you deal with one another, I'm assuming that…he doesn't have a healthy knee at that position.” – Dan (13:28)
2. Poll Questions and Audience Pulse (09:10 – 12:40)
- Biggest Surprise Poll:
- Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night
- Crosby trade being called off
- Italy beating Team USA in baseball
- "Bam getting 83 has 42% of the vote. And then it’s a tie for second between the Crosby trade and Italy beating the U.S." – Dan (10:45)
- Discussion reveals general disbelief about Italy's rise in baseball.
3. Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game: Stats, Context, and Controversy (12:45 – 42:30)
- Listener Reactions:
- Parallels drawn between Bam’s feat and Roger Maris breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record; questions of legitimacy and mental “asterisks”.
- "There might be a mental one attached to it by the way it played out." – Dan (16:30)
- Stat Sheet Breakdown:
- Bam: 24/47 FG, 7/22 3PT, 36/40 FT, 83 points—second most in NBA history.
- Opponent: Wizards’ lineup packed with unknown, young players; questionable defense and notorious fouling.
- “He missed 23 shots and… 43 free throw attempts." – Turbo (18:10)
- Historical Comparisons:
- Kobe’s 81, Wilt’s 100 ("just a sheet of paper with 100 on it"), LeBron’s legendary playoff performances, the “changing of the guard” games for Michael Jordan and Isaiah Thomas.
- Team Tactics & Legacy:
- Heat kept Bam in late and ran sets for him to chase history, sparking debates about sportsmanship and respect (“out of respect for Kobe Bryant, should have pulled him,” per Wizards broadcast).
- “At the end of the day, 10 years, 20 years, it’s still 83.” – Dan (43:18)
- Humor & Gritty/Gutty Riff:
- Extended bit on “gritty and gutty” white point guards (Scott Skiles, Stockton), contrasted with the way Black players' toughness is coded.
- "You can’t be black and be gritty and gutty. That’s true. Like, oh, it’s just natural ability." – Marvin (32:15)
- “Is there a black player who’s gritty and gutty?” – Marvin; “You gotta be like Bo Outlaw… or Tyrone ‘Tea Time’ Hill.” – Dan and Paulie (33:27)
- Pop culture zinger: Tyrone Hill’s tooth gap compared to actress Amy Lou Wood (36:15).
4. In-Depth: Jason Jackson on Bam’s Historic Night (42:35 – 66:45)
- Jackson’s Perspective:
- “Sometimes you gotta remember, we cover sports. It’s just sports. It was funky, it was weird, it was cool. And then we move on. …But for Bam, it’s going to be one of the most memorable things in his life.”
- Emphasizes Bam’s rise from humble beginnings, his leadership, and what the performance means for Miami and Heat “culture.”
- “He grew up in a single wide trailer with a single mother…dreaming about Kobe Bryant…who took the mantle from Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem as a culture carrier.” – Jason Jackson (44:15)
- Strategy and Sportsmanship:
- Coach Spoelstra’s logic: For a culture setter who puts the team before himself, the team gave Bam the runway to make history.
- Jackson jokes about being forced into becoming a “snarky” opposing announcer if he covered the other team during the late-game “foul parade.”
- Kobe’s Potential View:
- “Kobe had a level of rancor that would have possibly finger wagged it, but I think Kobe would have liked Bam and Bam’s game overall. …There might have been a little love there.” – Jason Jackson (49:24)
- Stat Padding Debate:
- Both Dan and Jackson acknowledge purist skepticism but ultimately defend the uniqueness and joy in the moment.
- “I’m in search of joy all of the time." – Jason Jackson (50:30)
- Broadcast Candor:
- Jackson laments 83rd point occurring on a free throw, robbing it of a signature “Bam Slam” call.
- "It didn’t have that full moment there." – Jason Jackson (57:10)
- Heat Fandom and Merch Plug:
- In good humor, Jackson hawks Bam jerseys: "For $83, you can get yourself an authentic BAM jersey." (58:50)
- Greatest Performance Witnessed:
- Jackson singles out LeBron’s Game 6 in Boston ("like watching a lion walk the Serengeti and eat everything along the way") as the greatest live performance he’s covered. (54:45)
5. MLB: Italy’s Upset of Team USA and WBC Scenarios (66:50 – 73:45)
- Fan Callers:
- Applaud Sam Antonacci (Italy’s SS, hometown hero) hitting a HR off Team USA—highlighting the thrill for players and fans of underdog national squads.
- Detailed WBC advancement permutations broken down.
- Discussion of Age & Defense in NBA Feats:
- Bam’s feat partly enabled by facing a “20-year-old lineup” from the tanking Wizards, raising questions about future record-breakers amid league trends.
6. Perspective on Sports Fandom and Records (73:46 – 78:55)
- Fanaticism & Gatekeeping:
- Listeners and Dan reflect on why fans get territorial about their generation’s stars and legacy—“the one I saw has to be the best.”
- Dan urges openness and perspective: “You gotta evolve. Got to be open minded.”
- Comparisons to Roger Maris/Babe Ruth & Self-Policing in Sports:
- “No one said, hey, Roger Maris, take yourself out so you don’t pass Babe Ruth."
- Competitiveness over Deference:
- “That’s not natural to competitors. …You’d never see Michael or Kobe take themselves out.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “The only thing that the Italian team had really been known for is having an espresso machine in their dugout.” – Dan (11:20)
- "We have a sheet of paper with 100 on it for Wilt. I’m sure old Knicks fans are still trying to wonder what happened to them that night." – Jason Jackson (45:43)
- "It’s still 83 points… At the end of the day, 10 years, 20 years, it’s still 83." – Dan (43:18)
- “He was hotter than fish grease in the first half.” – Marvin (77:00)
- “You can’t be black and be gritty and gutty. That’s true. Like, oh, it’s just natural ability…Is there a black player who’s gritty and gutty?” – Crew (32:15–34:55)
- “[Kobe] had a level of rancor that would have possibly finger wagged it, but I think Kobe would have liked Bam and Bam’s game overall.” – Jason Jackson (49:24)
- "I think we have a problem with… it's Bam out of bio, and he did it against the Wizards ... He’s not a great scorer and I understand all of that. He still scored 83." – Dan (70:00)
- “I’m in search of joy all the time. All of the time!” – Jason Jackson (50:30)
- “If you reach, I teach.” – Heat Crew, referencing Bam jersey (61:37)
- “You gotta evolve. Got to be open-minded at least.” – Dan (78:55)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:50 — NFL trades and Max Crosby saga
- 09:10 — Poll question: Biggest sports surprise
- 12:45 — Listener calls: Bam’s 83, Maris vs. Ruth
- 18:30 — Wizards’ defense and Bam’s FT parade
- 21:55 — Historical NBA performance comparisons; Heat-Wizards box score
- 32:00 — “Gritty and gutty” player debate
- 42:35 — Jason Jackson interview: Bam’s journey and the 83-point game
- 49:20 — Would Kobe respect Bam's performance?
- 54:45 — Best basketball performance ever witnessed
- 57:10 — Calling the 83rd point (on a free throw)
- 66:50 — Italy’s World Baseball Classic win over USA
- 73:46 — Fanaticism, legacy, and the psychology of record-keeping
Episode Tone & Style
Dan Patrick and the crew blend rigorous sports analysis with quick wit, gentle needling, and reverence for history—embodying both the sports purist and the fan in the cheap seats. The interplay with Jason Jackson is heartfelt and joyful, mixing deep sports knowledge with humility and humor.
For listeners wanting the pulse on a historic NBA achievement, a wild day in the NFL, and a fun, irreverent take on sports culture, this episode of The Dan Patrick Show is both a highlight reel and a behind-the-scenes pass.