The Dan Le Batard Show

"Game 5 is tonight!"

JuJu got the biggest call of his life: Victor Wembanyama is not happy with what happened in Game 5, and he has his picks for Thursday Thunder as a result. Amin sticks around to weigh in on the contrasting reports on Giannis Antetokounmpo's likely trade destination, the New York Knicks' chances against the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs, and what the Cleveland Cavaliers should do in the wake of getting swept by the Knicks.

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"He looks like a Crown Royal bag."

Amin is back from heckling at the Sports Emmy's and he is definitely NOT mad that Pablo Torre Finds Out did not win. He is also back from New York where was outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and claims the city is not prepared for a Championship. He also has his Top 5 Things Nick Wright Looked Like at the Sports Emmy's. Then it's time for the Pitch Clock, this week featuring Joon Lee and anchored by another edition of Jeremy and Chris going head-to-head in Statpad.

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"Unethical Hoops is Floperation for dumb people."

Dan feels bad for Montreal and Canada after the Carolina Hurricanes pummeled the Canadiens to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final. What can the NBA do about its officiating problem? Have we created a generation of children who hate Tony Brothers? Should the Stick be in the Toy Hall of Fame? And before we get to Nos. 20 and 19 on Greg's Catchphrase Countdown that may soon become a Top 61, Tony clarifies for Dan that Chris Hanson is the protagonist in the upcoming movie, PrimeTime.

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"Send later is not for affairs. That's what Signal is for."

David Samson got a naked text from Chris Cote, and it led us to a revelation that he schedules his text messages to his significant other. Did you know that you can schedule text messages? Or do you fart them into the sky as Dan does? Plus, Samson is curious about why the Los Angeles Lakers' front-office changes didn't get more attention, discusses the reaction to Tom Dundon taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, and waxes poetic with us about pitchers wearing jackets.

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"We're doing it on a nightly basis."

You want the uncomfortable questions? We got 'em right here. How much does Dan weigh? Where does he stand on foreplay? Would Dan rather have a fruit platter or $22 in quarters? Is Stugotz ever coming back? Why is his name still on the show? What is Dan and Stugotz's relationship? Yep, we went there. And the answers are all in this hour.

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Robby Hoffman wants everything and needs nothing.

She’s a woman of paradoxes: a walking ball of anxiety who couldn’t care less what you think. And she’s incredibly funny. Robby takes Dan on a confessional and hilarious journey: from her deeply religious upbringing at home with nine siblings, to “earning her PhD” in children’s television, to breaking out in comedy and earning the admiration of heavy hitters like John Mulaney. She also explains how she fostered her own self-confidence despite anxiety and how she's always maintained a healthy dose of self-love. The series finale of "Hacks" airs Thursday, May 28th, at 9PM ET on HBO. Check out her podcast, “Too Far with Robby Hoffman,” her Netflix special, "Robby Hoffman: Wake Up," and visit robbyhoffman.com for tickets and tour dates.

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Dan, Amin and Izzy go behind the scenes of LeBron's loyalty, from Pat Riley's frustration to LeBron's Vegas hotel room and the Cavs' huddle in Game Seven.

More from "The Step Back":

Homework for this episode:

"I'm Coming Home" by LeBron James, as told to Lee Jenkins (Sports Illustrated, 2014) - https://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers

"Return of the King" by Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/return-of-the-king-lebron-james-the-cleveland-cavaliers-and-the-greatest-comeback-in-nba-history-brian-windhorst/9390251

Homework for next week's episode:

"LeBron: The Sequel" by Pablo Torre (ESPN The Magazine, 2017) - https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/18686205/the-second-chapter-lebron-james-career

Optional homework for next week's episode:

"LeBron, Inc." by Brian Windhorst (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/lebron-inc-the-making-of-a-billion-dollar-athlete-brian-windhorst/7395291

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are OUT… but should Kenny Atkinson really take the blame?

On this episode of Alley Oop, the crew breaks down the brutal collapse by the Cavs against the New York Knicks, including the moment Cleveland completely gave up on THAT Jalen Brunson layup that had NBA fans losing their minds.

Plus:

This episode has everything: NBA playoff drama, coaching debates, superstar performances, celebrity courtside reactions, and BIG questions about where these franchises go next.

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"You lost confidence while getting it right."

Mike and Zaslow are VERY excited for some wrestling this weekend.

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"If my daughter turns to me and says, 'Papa'..."

Greg is a homer, Mike gets fooled by the internet, and Zas is a racist. Plus, is it okay to triple-thrust directly at your opponent in the middle of a baseball game?

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