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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Death, taxes, and playoff injuries altering championship dreams. We dive into how the current wave of NBA injuries has reshaped this postseason's narrative. From Steph Curry's hamstring derailing Golden State's hopes to Jason Tatum's Achilles threatening Boston's championship path, we examine whether these setbacks have tainted the playoffs or simply reinforced the brutal reality that availability is the best ability.

The Indiana Pacers have crashed the Eastern Conference Finals party after years of disrespect. We debate whether they're legitimate contenders or simply beneficiaries of an injury-riddled bracket. Did we all underestimate Tyrese Halliburton's impact and Pascal Siakam's playoff pedigree? Our heated conversation explores whether the Pacers could shock the basketball world and make a surprise NBA Finals appearance.

Game 7 between Denver and OKC looms large as a battle for Western Conference supremacy and unofficial MVP validation. We break down what went wrong for the Thunder in Game 6 when SGA's foul trouble changed everything, and predict whether Oklahoma City's electric home crowd can push them past the defending champions. Plus, we react to the NFL schedule release, debate whether the league needs a draft lottery system, and discuss the Dallas Mavericks' incredibly fortunate 1.8% chance lottery win landing them Cooper Flag to pair with Luka Dončić. Is this the birth of the NBA's next dynasty or pure luck?

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