Hour 3: Cooper Flagg made a statement for being the Rookie of the Year
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The episode opens with a discussion on Cooper Flagg's historic 51-point performance for the Charlotte Hornets, which sparked debate over whether the Dallas Mavericks' celebratory reaction in their locker room after a loss was appropriate. Hosts Shan and RJ express strong criticism of the Mavericks' social media post celebrating Flagg's achievement, calling it a 'pathetic look' that reflects a team with a 'loser mentality' despite being two years removed from the NBA Finals. They argue that while individual players and fans can celebrate such a feat, the organization should not post celebratory content after a loss, as it undermines the team's competitive integrity. The conversation then shifts to broader NBA topics, including Luka Dončić's injury, LeBron James' comments about the Memphis Grizzlies potentially relocating to Nashville, and the Lakers' playoff outlook. The hosts also engage in a lighthearted 'Below the Belt' segment, ranking holidays and workplace faux pas, before diving into NFL draft analysis for the Dallas Cowboys, where they evaluate mock drafts and advocate for prioritizing linebacker and defensive back needs. The episode closes with a humorous exchange about cartwheels and physical ability at age 46.
Celebrate individual brilliance, but avoid organizational celebrations after losses—especially when the team is tanking.
The Dallas Mavericks' social media post after Cooper Flagg's 51-point game was seen as tone-deaf and indicative of a team with a 'loser mentality'.
Cooper Flagg's 51-point game was historic and should be celebrated, but the context of the loss and team reaction matters.
The Dallas Cowboys need to address linebacker and defensive back needs in the upcoming draft to become competitive.
A strong draft strategy should prioritize long-term building over short-term fixes, with a focus on foundational defensive pieces.
Cooper Flagg's 51-Point Masterclass and the Mavericks' Problematic Celebration
“I don't have a problem with the players doing it. I don't have a problem with the fans going crazy about it. I have a problem with the team posting it. That is organizational. Organizationally, you cannot post a celebratory act in a loss.”
The NBA's Big Picture: Luka, LeBron, and the Grizzlies' Future
The conversation shifts to Luka Dončić's injury, LeBron James' public call for the Memphis Grizzlies to relocate to Nashville, and the Lakers' playoff outlook. The hosts debate the feasibility of a move and reflect on how Memphis no longer feels like a true professional sports city.
Below the Belt: Holiday Rankings and Workplace Faux Pas
Shan and RJ engage in a blind ranking of holidays and workplace faux pas, with Bobby ranking Memorial Day #1 and Thanksgiving #5, while Shan places July 4th #1 and Thanksgiving #5. They also rank workplace offenses, with stealing food from the fridge as the top faux pas.
Dallas Cowboys Draft Analysis: The Road to Competitiveness
“If they can get that and clean that up, that would be huge for them. Now, I don't think it's super likely right now that Stiles would get to 12. Tough. I think you'd have to make a move.”
Cartwheels and the Reality of Aging
In a humorous closing segment, the hosts debate the feasibility of doing cartwheels at age 46, with RJ admitting he can't do one and joking about who might be able to—like Hagee and Medford.
“I don't have a problem with the players doing it. I don't have a problem with the fans going crazy about it. I have a problem with the team posting it. That is organizational. Organizationally, you cannot post a celebratory act in a loss.”
“If they can get that and clean that up, that would be huge for them. Now, I don't think it's super likely right now that Stiles would get to 12. Tough. I think you'd have to make a move.”
“This team is two drafts away. So to me, I'm like, we've got three years. When you have a three-year window, it's a three-year window.”
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Shan
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RJ
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Cooper Flagg
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Dallas Mavericks
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Nashville
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Luka Dončić
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LeBron James
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Orlando Magic
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Memphis Grizzlies
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Charlotte Hornets
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Below the Belt: What is the most Cowboys thing they've ever done?
Shan and RJ • 11m • 3/31/2026
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