BAM ADEBAYO GETTING HATE FOR DROPPING 83 & DWIGHT HOWARD'S SNOW CHRONICLES | S8 EP44

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) has tied Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive regular-season games with 20+ points, demonstrating his consistent scoring ability. The guest and hosts argue he is 'truly unstoppable' and should be considered the face of the NBA, citing his mid-range game mastery, lack of off-court trouble, and stylish fashion. They highlight his ability to adapt to any defense and his efficiency, even suggesting he could be the player most trusted to lead a team to a championship today.

SGA tied Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record of 126 straight regular season games with 20+ points. The guest states, 'I don't think anybody truly in the league... can shut him down. I think he's truly unstoppable.' The host believes SGA should be the 'face of the league' due to his game and character, noting his mid-range prowess and early recognition by Pat Bev. Both hosts ultimately pick SGA as the player they trust most to lead a team to a championship today.

Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, which surpassed Kobe Bryant's record, ignited a fierce debate about 'stat padding.' While the initial quarters were impressive, the fourth quarter was perceived as 'wonky' with the opposing team intentionally fouling and triple-teaming Bam to allow him to chase the record. The guest argues that historical high-scoring games by Kobe and Wilt also involved similar tactics and playing against weak teams, dismissing the notion of 'ethical basketball' in these record-breaking performances.

Bam scored 83 points, passing Kobe Bryant. Kelly Oubre Jr. criticized it by comparing it to Joel Embiid's efficient 70-point game. The guest, Trista, observed the first quarter was 'incredible' but the fourth quarter involved 'stat padding' by both teams. She asserts that Kobe's 81-point game against the Raptors (fifth-worst record) also involved 'stat padding' and foul baiting, and Wilt's 100-point game had 31 points in the fourth quarter, also 'stat padding.' The host Cam agrees the second half was a 'shit show' and discredits the 83 points, citing Bam's 22 three-pointers and 43 free throws.

Steve Kerr's suggestion to reduce the NBA season by 10 games to improve player health and game quality is dismissed as unrealistic. The hosts and guest argue that billionaire owners would never sacrifice the significant revenue from ticket sales, merchandise, and multi-billion dollar TV rights deals. Additionally, players would not agree to a corresponding reduction in their salaries. Such a change would also disrupt historical statistical comparisons, making 'GOAT' arguments even more complex across eras.

Steve Kerr proposed playing 10 fewer games a season. Trista states, 'You think these rich billionaires... they're like, 'Sure, we'll give you 1/8 of our profits away.' Yeah. Like, why not?' She also notes it would eliminate the ability to compare player stats across eras. Cam adds that players would not want to give up 'a eighth of their salary.'

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is characterized as a 'lenient parent' and an innovator attempting to expand the league's global brand, often drawing inspiration from European sports leagues like the English Premier League. However, his efforts, such as the in-season tournament and frequent changes to the All-Star game format, are criticized for being confusing and 'unnatural innovation for innovation's sake.' The hosts suggest that many of the All-Star game's problems stem from a lack of player effort rather than the format itself.

Trista dislikes 'change for change sake,' citing the in-season tournament and All-Star format changes as confusing. She mentions Adam Silver's desire to 'replicate what the English Premier League does.' Cam describes Silver as a 'lenient parent' compared to David Stern, but acknowledges him as an 'innovator' trying to make the brand bigger. He argues that All-Star game issues are more about 'players putting the effort' than Silver's fault.

Dwight Howard's ex-wife publicly accused him of having a cocaine problem, coaching their son to lie, and displayed a bag of alleged cocaine on Instagram Live. This personal scandal leads to a candid discussion about the public nature of athlete's lives and the complexities of relationships. The conversation escalates into an explicit debate on monogamy, the nature of infidelity (one-night stands vs. intimate affairs), and the motivations behind cheating, with one host quoting Patrice O'Neal's controversial take that 'cheating ain't for the person who cheating. It's for the partner.'

Dwight Howard's ex-wife Amy alleged he has a 'cocaine problem' and showed a 'bag of a substance' on video. Cam estimates the bag contained 'a little over half a kilo' of cocaine and details its street value and usage. Trista criticizes Amy's friends for advising her to stay in a potentially unsafe marriage due to vows. The hosts then engage in a hypothetical: would you rather your partner have multiple one-night stands or one intimate affair? Cam quotes Patrice O'Neal: 'Cheating ain't for for us. It's for you. So you don't we don't hurt your feelings and we find happiness somewhere else.'