Season 4
Episode 85
"Dubs land 11th pick"
June 6, 2026
- Warriors hold 11th overall pick in NBA draft with need for a 3-point forward (6’7″–6’8″) who can defend elite players like Jason Tatum, with prospects including Adeyemara (7’3″), a Euro forward (6’9″), and Kareem Lopez from New Zealand (6’8″)
- Most draft picks require 2+ years to develop, though experienced college players contribute faster
- Steve Kerr’s return to Warriors is crucial for attracting free agents, as many players prefer playing for him
- Warriors also have 54th pick in second round and need speed and athleticism as the team is aging
- Knicks won first two Finals games on the road and appear confident in their first Finals appearance since 1999
- Jalen Brunson is playing exceptionally well despite his small size, able to get shots off over defenders
- Supporting cast includes OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Cat, while Jordan Clarkson sees only garbage time minutes
- Knicks haven’t won a championship since 1970; their 1999 Finals team featured Larry Johnson, Marcus Camby, Charlie Ward, and Allen Houston
- Chris Childs punched Kobe Bryant in 1999 playoffs after Kobe headbutted him, with Kobe being 21–22 years old at the time
- 49ers drafted a 6’2″, 220-lb defensive lineman with a 4.36 40-yard dash time, though analysts said they reached on the pick
- Team wants to acquire Mike Evans as a veteran wide receiver and has mutual interest in bringing back Deebo Samuel at the right price
- 49ers have 4th most salary cap in NFL but need additional defensive line depth, especially after Rams acquired Miles Garrett
- Kyle Shanahan is questioned as a head coach despite offensive talent, with concerns about not running the ball enough (similar to the 28-3 Super Bowl collapse with Falcons)
- If the 49ers miss the playoffs, the team may consider trading Shanahan or replacing both Lynch and Shanahan
- Brandon Aiyuk has a warrant for arrest for speeding 100+ mph near Levi’s Stadium and posted the incident online, appearing disengaged from football
- George Kittle is on track to return for game 1 after tearing his Achilles, and Greenlaw is also expected to return
- Jimmy Garoppolo is likely retiring after the Rams drafted a quarterback
- Christian McCaffrey needs a solid backup running back option
- Alex Caruso played well in the playoffs when the Warriors could have acquired him from the Bulls for Jonathan Kuminga straight up, and Kobe called him the “White Mamba”
- Bill Belichick won’t make the Hall of Fame on his first ballot due to Spygate and Deflategate scandals, while Tom Brady (who won in Tampa) will likely make it on his first ballot
- Mike Evans vs. Davante Adams: both elite receivers, with Adams having 10 straight 1,000-yard seasons but more drops, while Evans is more consistent
- Mike Evans expected to score 8-10 touchdowns for the 49ers, with his 6’5″ frame benefiting from red zone plays
- NBA draft is happening this month, with the next episode expected to cover Warriors draft picks