Alley Oop 162: PAYTON PRITCHARD IS COOKING! Is He Sixth Man of the Year? + Early MVP Picks, Pippen Jr Fight & LeBron on Jaylen Brown

Payton Pritchard is having the BEST season of his career… so are we officially in his Sixth Man of the Year era? On this episode of Alley Oop, Juju and Trysta break down:-Why Payton Pritchard might be Boston’s secret weapon-Our early MVP prediction (too soon? never.) -The Scotty Pippen Jr. fight moment that had the timeline buzzing -LeBron James weighing in on Jaylen Brown -And Flau’jae’s mom jumping online to defend her daughter like only a real one can NBA drama, MVP takes, Celtics hype, and social media chaos — all in one episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You know how to make a boy feel good." JuJu was going to attempt to pander to Dave, but Dave's seditious behavior has him questioning his intentions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Two things: One, don't touch the goatee." Sid Seixeiro is here to willingly answer every question the crew has on behalf of all Canadians, as he bemoans the center of the hockey world residing in Miami-Dade County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What are the three breaking news that come to mind that y- you you used?" The Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad fan bases are at war, Greg believes there is an 'adult' ice cream, Mike has a crucial UFL source, Tony bets the castle, and Dameshek kibitzes with a lovely couple at the hotel bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It was the UFL." David joins the show to discuss the team Pat Riley is actually known for, rooting for your club over your country, and NFL kickers sacrificing toes for the betterment of their team, but he also makes a HUGE mistake that sticks with him for the rest of the segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I got a little teary-eyed when the pole dancer went up with Old Glory." Zaslow is here in his rattiest hoodie and without a hat to drive today's show and chat about the U.S. Hockey team's trip to E11EVEN with expertise from Mike Ryan, who witnessed it with his own 'pretty eyes.' Plus, the greatest position groups in Florida sports history, Greg eats a cheese & ham sandwich, Dave has a question, and Jeremy threatens to be more annoying about something than he is about politics. Today's cast: Zaslow, Your Ol' Pal Dave Dameshek, Greg, Chris, Amin, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You know what's ugly? Your heart." Amin and Dave are tag-teaming the lead of this Postgame Show with JuJu, who delivers some feedback on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Missed connection: you were the caramel-skinned stunner with the pretty eyes waiting for your car at the valet stand, I was the guy who rear-ended it." Amin delivers his Weekend Observations before the crew visits the Hot Take Time Machine, Dameshek and Tony say football things, and Amin thinks he knows something about the 2015 Kansas City Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"This is a lot of politics for the show today, even for me." We relive the best moments from The Hockey Show's livestream, including Dan's dismissal of Ethan. Plus, Kash Patel angles for a trip to E11EVEN on behalf of the show, the crew discusses why being a patriot doesn't have to be the sole domain of one political party, and Dave finds a way to mention the name 'Bruce Dalrymple.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Don't tell that story if you're a bobsledder!" Dave tells the story of the time Carl Weathers joined him for a drink (sort of). Then, do the Lakers officially have too many statues even if Pat Riley was deserving of one? What's the sporting event you wish you were at? How do you figure out you're good at the supplementary Winter Olympic sports? And what's the best punishment in sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices