Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker sits down for a rare and exclusive interview with Pick’em Pros Correspondent Bryanna Sompayrac on the very first episode of Pro Files.

Bryanna — founder of Bryanna Sports — spent months building a campaign to get Booker’s attention, and her persistence paid off. Devin agreed to this one-on-one sit-down, making this a truly special moment for our platforms and for fans who know he rarely does interviews.

In this conversation, Devin opens up about:
🔥 His relationship with Kobe Bryant and the impact Kobe had on his mindset
🔥 His journey to the NBA, from Michigan to becoming a franchise star
🔥 Fan-submitted questions from both Michigan and Arizona supporters
🔥 His favorite food, music, game-day mindset, and more
🔥 What motivates him today — on and off the court

This is an authentic, thoughtful conversation that gives fans a deeper look into who Devin Booker is beyond basketball.

📌 Guest: Devin Booker
📌 Host: Bryanna Sompayrac (Pick’em Pros Correspondent & Founder of Bryanna Sports)   
📌 Series: Pro Files EP 1 — where we sit down with today’s most impactful athletes and personalities

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The latest episode of Pain Points is here! Christopher “C-Pain” Davis, Bryanna Sompayrac, and Derrick Thompson break down all the hottest stories in sports:

🔥 NFL: Did the Kansas City Chiefs fall off? How are the Seahawks, Falcons, and Eagles struggling?
🏀 NBA: Are the Detroit Pistons for real this season? Can they make a run to the Finals?
🏈 Carolina Panthers: Sweet Caroline — are the Panthers playoff contenders this year?
📊 Fantasy Football Update: C-Pain is in serious danger of missing the playoffs!

Join us for sharp takes, lively debate, and the humor and insight you expect from Pain Points.

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Pain Points Episode 8 is here and it’s PACKED with huge storylines across the NFL and NBA!

This week, Christopher “C-Pain” Davis, Bryanna Sompayrac, and Derrick Thompson tackle the hottest topics in sports:

🏀 Is LeBron now the 3rd-best Laker… and can he fit in with the new lineup?
The Lakers look different, the rotation is changing, and fans are debating LeBron’s long-term role. We break it all down.

🏈 Jonathan Taylor for MVP?
His resurgence has the NFL buzzing. We discuss whether JT can realistically enter the MVP conversation.

😱 The NFL’s biggest upsets of the week
This season is WILD — dominant teams are disappearing, underdogs keep winning, and parity is at an all-time high. We dive into why the NFL is so unpredictable.

🏀 Early NBA surprises
Hot starts, unexpected slumps, new faces emerging — the NBA’s opening weeks have delivered drama.

📊 Fantasy Football update
We wrap up with a fun check-in on our league standings, who’s rising, and who’s in trouble!

👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Which NFL upset shocked you the most? And where do you stand on the LeBron debate?

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Two sports junkies, one packed slate. We open with the NBA’s uneasy truth: fans want intensity while teams manage minutes. Should the league cut to 65 games—or even flirt with a college-length season—to boost health and meaning? We unpack why money, records, and broadcast windows make change unlikely, then use that lens to read the early standings: the Bulls as a genuine early riser and the Pacers looking exactly like a team carrying playoff hangover and injury strain. It’s not overreaction; it’s pattern-spotting.

Then we dive deep into the Panthers comeback after a shaky start. Bryce Young flashes late-game poise but needs cleaner starts to stop digging holes. The backfield debate ends here: Rico Dowdle’s burst, contact balance, and chunk gains demand RB1 usage, while Chuba’s reps should be situational. Jimmy Horn Jr. is a spark on jet sweeps and money downs, but we want more vertical shots to punish soft shells and create explosive plays. On defense, Jaycee Horn is playing elite ball, and we make the case for letting him travel with WR1s when the matchup tilts. Coaching matters: Dave Canales gets measured criticism on personnel timing and sideline tone. This roster needs urgency, not comfort—habits that build a new identity, not “same old Panthers.”

We zoom out to the Falcons’ split personality—primetime killers who nap at 1 p.m.—and then trade jabs over the College Football Playoff picture. Ohio State and Alabama look like staples, Texas A&M deserves more respect, Indiana’s QB is surging, and Vanderbilt becomes a lightning rod for belief versus résumé. We land on a simple throughline across leagues: consistency, coaching courage, and putting your best playmakers in positions to win. And yes, we cap it with Dodgers Game 7 energy and a playful test of fandom receipts.

If you’re here for sharp takes, real tape talk, and a little chaos, you’re in the right place. Follow, share with a friend, and drop your bold prediction in the comments—who’s real, who’s a mirage, and who flips their season next week?

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Episode 7 of Pain Points is PACKED with hot takes and bold debates! 🔥

We dive into:
🏈 NFL Talk: Biggest surprise team this season, the real MVP race, and whether Tua Tagovailoa is officially done.
🩹 The latest on Jayden Daniels’ injuries and what it means moving forward.
🦁 A breakdown of the Detroit Lions’ huge win against the Bucs.
🏀 NBA Season Preview: Can the OKC Thunder really go back-to-back? Which era of the NBA was the best?
🏆 Plus, inside our Fantasy Football League—and who’s talking the most trash this week!

Christopher (C-PAIN) Davis, Bryanna Sompayrac & Derrick Thompson bring an entertaining show where sports passion meets real perspective. Don’t miss this one!

Chapters:
0:00 - Is Tua Done in Miami?
7:31 - NFL Biggest Surprise Team
16:50 - Jayden Daniels Injuries
26:45 - NBA Preview | Championship Debate
37:00 - Biggest NBA Flop
45:00 - MVP Jones or Mahomes?
52:00 - Fantasy Football Checkin

📺 Watch, comment your picks below, and tell us who YOU think the current MVP should be!

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We call the NBA hierarchy on both coasts, weigh MVP odds, and map how age, health, and depth will shape the season, then shift to quarterbacks with Miles McCaleb and close with a family tribute, a youth fundraiser, and a fresh look at motocross
Bold picks meet real talk, with space for doubt, data, and heart

• East seed logic built on availability, shooting, and coaching
• Cleveland and New York as continuity bets at the top
• West depth penalizing older cores over 82 games
• Thunder repeat case anchored in depth and defense
• Jokic vs Luka MVP paths and narratives
• Russell Wilson’s transition and Jackson Dart’s early read
• Browns QB room fit: timing, protection, and processing
• Arch Manning concerns vs upside ahead of SEC tests
• Tribute to Grandma Vivian and what she taught us
• Haven House charity pick’em details and how to enter
• Cowboys defense woes, Bills bandwagon pulse
• Motocross SMX wins, purse growth, and Whole Shots

Make a $25+ donation at thepickempros.com, pick Panthers vs Cowboys, and get entered to win. We’ll draw the winner live on Instagram the day after the game. Let’s raise $10,000 for Haven House Services.

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Derrick and Diego Thompson return with their NFL Week 1 predictions, discussing all 16 matchups while reviving their friendly Pick'em Pros competition.

• This duo agrees on 10 games including Chiefs over Chargers, Bengals over Browns, and Panthers over Jaguars
• Diego enters confident after winning the past two seasons while Derrick looks to reclaim his title
• Key disagreements include Lions-Packers where Diego picks Detroit as his Super Bowl favorite
• Both analyze Commanders-Giants with mutual confidence in Jayden Daniels
• Diego believes in the Falcons at home against Tampa Bay while Derrick backs the Bucs
• Derrick wrongly & boldly predicts Cowboys will "shock the world" against the heavily favored Eagles
• Father/Son debate impact of coaching changes and coordinator losses across the league
• Announcement of upcoming Pick'em Pros Sleeper app where fans can compete alongside them

Join us throughout the season for more picks and football analysis as we track this brotherly competition!

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The basketball world is witnessing one of the most unexpected NBA Finals matchups in recent memory, and the Pick'em Pros are breaking down every angle of the Pacers-Thunder championship series. What started as a predicted gentleman's sweep has evolved into a legitimately competitive battle that has basketball fans divided on who will ultimately hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

At the center of our spirited debate is Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, whose postseason heroics have sparked a fascinating discussion. Is he truly a rising NBA star, or as Diego provocatively suggests, merely a "clutch role player" who lacks the game-to-game consistency of established superstars? The panel dissects his impact, his game-winners in each playoff series, and what his performance means for Indiana's championship hopes.

Beyond the on-court analysis, we tackle the concerning ratings slump this Finals has experienced and whether it reflects a broader issue with how the NBA markets its product. Have the league's media partners dropped the ball by focusing exclusively on established superstars while neglecting to properly showcase exciting young teams like the Pacers and Thunder? The telecast production itself comes under fire for lacking the championship atmosphere fans expect from the NBA's biggest stage.

Football fans will appreciate our breakdown of Aaron Rodgers officially signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers and whether Mike Tomlin's remarkable streak of non-losing seasons will continue with the polarizing quarterback at the helm. Our panel offers drastically different predictions about what this means for the Steelers' playoff chances in the competitive AFC North.

As we wrap up Season 3 with this final live show, we reflect on our favorite moments and preview exciting changes coming to the Pick'em Pros in Season 4. With a new studio, expanded format, and fresh perspectives, we're building something special for our loyal community of sports fans. Will you join us when we return in the fall?

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Episode 137 at KINGS was unforgettable—where elite freestyle talent met the heart of North Carolina sports and community!

🎤 Special Guest: Ray Wimley
Nationally recognized freestyle artist Ray Wimley turned the studio into a lyrical playground, sharing his creative process and delivering an incredible live freestyle packed with audience-suggested words. His journey from the streets of New Orleans to national stages is nothing short of inspiring.

🏀 NBA Finals Debate: Pacers vs. Thunder?
Are the Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder on a Finals collision course? The crew dives into a heated debate with Christopher “C-Pain” Davis, exploring if Tyrese Haliburton is truly a superstar and how the Thunder mirror the 90s Bulls.

🌟 North Carolina Athletes Shine:

Aiden Smalls (Clayton HS, Rice Football Commit) talks leadership, legacy, and bringing home a state title.

Jayden Gray (Clayton HS, Team Wall AAU) shares how he’s one of NC’s most underrated guards, with deadly range and dunk-show energy.

🏈 Women’s Sports & Community Power:
Zyykirrah Casado of the Gridiron Gang breaks down how she manages flag football, her media company, and a daycare—all while starting at center!

Elijah Battle unveils his mission with the Carolina Basketball League (CBL) [cblhoops.com], helping post-high school athletes get real opportunities through a new combine and league format.

Jatovi McDuffie previews Defending Durham, a gaming-based fundraiser (Oct 19th!) supporting teachers and first responders. Streaming live right here!

💬 Closing Freestyle Magic:
Ray Wimley wraps the night with a mind-blowing freestyle using words from the audience—reminding everyone that purpose, faith, and family always come first.


📍 Filmed live at KINGS in Raleigh, NC | Presented by Pick’em Pros

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The NBA is entering a new era—and it feels legendary. 🔥 In this episode of Pick'em Pros, we break down the future of the league and draw bold comparisons between today’s stars and the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan.

🏀 Main Topics Covered:

More Like MJ? – Is it Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Anthony Edwards? We debate who channels Jordan’s game more: SGA’s surgical precision or Ant’s raw explosiveness.

Respect the Pacers! – Indiana’s playoff run is no fluke. We explain why they’ve earned their flowers and why the Knicks weren’t ready.

OKC = 90s Bulls? – Too soon? Maybe not. The Thunder’s depth, defense, and draft assets have us seeing déjà vu from Jordan’s dynasty days.

AAU Causing NBA Injury Crisis – Are year-round youth leagues breaking young bodies before they hit their prime? We explore how early sports specialization may be shortening NBA careers.

NBA Finals Predictions – Who’s making it to the big dance? We make our picks and break down each Conference Final matchup.

Whether you're a hoop historian or just love the game, this episode is packed with bold takes, laughs, and deep insights from a father-son duo that lives for sports talk.

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