PMS 2.0 1142 - LIVE From Cary, North Carolina With JJ Watt, Shams Charania, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the incredible sports weekend that saw both Edmonton and the Dallas Mavericks extending both the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals, as well as an absolutely incredible US Open with Bryson DeChambeau holding off Rory McIlroy and winning his second major championship. Joining the show to chat about the current lawsuit going on with the NFL involving Sunday Ticket and what it means is the creator of Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio (19:28-34:21). Next, 12 year NBA veteran and ESPN NBA analyst Austin Rivers joins the show to chat about the NBA Finals, and why he thinks it’s imperative that the Celtics win tonight (40:32-56:03). Later, 13 year NHL veteran, 3x All-Star, and ESPN NHL analyst PK Subban chats about the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers staying alive, and why they played well enough to give some concern to the Panthers (1:11:14-1:26:51). Lastly, fresh off a US Open title at Pinehurst for his 2nd major championship and 2nd US Open title, LIV golf superstar and Captain of Crushers GC, Bryson DeChambeau joins the show to talk about his incredible weekend, why he’s so passionate about growing the game of golf, his new clubs, and much more (1:43:29-2:06:34). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about last night's Stanley Cup Finals game that saw the Florida Panthers take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Edmonton Oilers, Trevor Lawrence's massive new 5 year $275 million extension with the jaguars, updates from the US Open, and everything else happening in the sports world. Pat and the boys are also joined by a few incredible guests including Austin Rivers to chat about the NBA Finals, Michael Cole LIVE from Scotland ahead of tomorrow's WWE PLE Clash at the Castle, PK Subban to chat about the Stanley Cup Finals and how impressed he was by the fans in Edmonton, and finally Premier League and MLS legend, and current CBS soccer analyst as well as integral member of Concafa SC, Mike Grella to chat about the Euros starting today, and Team USA's chances in the Copa America starting next week. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Have an incredible Father's Day weekend. We'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Boston Celtics taking a commanding 3 games to 0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks, and the new narrative that Luka Doncic is a liability on defense preventing the Mavericks to win, the US Open getting underway at Pinehurst No. 2, some college football long shots to make the CFP this year, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum to give an update on the injury status of some of the players in the NBA Finals as well as chat about the Lakers hiring process is NBA Insider for The Athletic, Stadium, and FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Shams Charania (17:05-27:36). Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, former NFL GM, NY Times best-selling author, host of the Lombardi Line and the GM Shuffle, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about the Tom Brady jersey retirement last night and what leadership means in the NFL, what Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers will look like this year, and his take on the Aaron Rodgers/Robert Saleh situation (28:40-52:53). Next, 3x NBA Champion, 16 year NBA veteran and current Center for the Sacramento Kings, JaVale McGee joins the show to chat about the NBA Finals, NBA players complaining to the refs, his foundation bringing clean water to people in Uganda, why the Celtics are so special, his other career as a music producer, and much more (1:03:47-1:27:33). Later, the Authority on College Football, Pete Thamel joins the show to chat about the breaking news that the Big 12 is officially shopping the naming rights of their conference in order to make some extra money for the conference and what this means for college football as a whole moving forward (1:35:32-1:48:04). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat tonight’s NBA Finals Game 3, pay homage to NBA Legend, the Logo, Jerry West who passed away today at 86, chat more about the budding controversy around the Jets with Aaron Rodgers not being at mandatory minicamp, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum to chat about the Aaron Rodgers situation and how this makes him feel about the Jets going into the season as well as the NBA Finals is 2x Broadcasting Hall of Famer, host of Get Up! and Greeny, the legend, Mike Greenberg (12:19-36:27). Next, Chris “Holy” Solomon from No Laying Up joins the show to preview this year’s US Open which starts tomorrow, and chats about how difficult Pinehurst is shaping up to be, who’s going to win, and what the new information about a PGA/LIV merger actually means (37:40-53:50). Later, ESPN NBA analyst and journalist, Brian Windhorst joins the show to chat about the legacy of Jerry West, what no Kristaps Porzingis might mean for the Boston Celtics, the Dan Hurley/JJ Redick situation with the Lakers, and much more (1:10:32-1:44:25). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Florida Panthers taking a commanding 2 game lead in the Stanley Cup Finals after beating the Oilers last night 4-1, Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick being absent from New York Jets mandatory minicamp and Head Coach Robert Saleh’s comments about both missing, as well as some updates from other minicamps around the NFL, Joey Chestnut being barred from competing in the 4th of July hot dog eating contest this year by Nathan’s, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum to chat about Dan Hurley rejecting the Lakers offer, and what that means going forward is NBA Insider for The Athletic, Stadium, and FanDuel TV, Shams Charania (14:09-33:42). Next, 2x All-Star, All-Star Game MVP, Winger for the Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk joins the show to chat about taking a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, the style of play thus far in the Finals, how difficult it will be playing in Edmonton, what they’ll do on the long plane ride, and much more (34:35-49:30). Later, Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer for The Athletic, Mark Kaboly joins the show to chat about Mike Tomlin’s extension, the QB position, why the Steelers are worried about their #2 WR, the revamped defense, and more (1:12:26-1:28:23). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about TST and the magical run that CONCAFA FC went on over the weekend in Cary, North Carolina making it to the final 8 teams. They also discuss Dan Hurley ultimately turning down the Lakers 6 year $70 million offer, Darren Waller officially retiring from the NFL, as well as recaps of both games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, and game 1 of The Stanley Cup Finals. Joining the progrum to chat about the NBA Finals, and whether he thinks players would prefer to play for someone like Dan Hurley or JJ Redick is 15 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and co-host of the All The Smoke podcast, Stephen Jackson (17:25-35:11). Later, 13 year NHL veteran, 3x All-Star, and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban joins the progrum to chat about the Stanley Cup Finals, what Edmonton needs to do to even the series, the brilliance of Bobrovsky in goal, what it means if Connor McDavid doesn’t win a Stanley Cup this year, and much more (1:18:24-1:39:38). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are once again LIVE from Cary, North Carolina on site of The Soccer Tournament, after Pat’s team, Concafa SC had a massive win last night against FC Cincinnati. They also discuss the start of the NBA Finals tonight, the rumors that Dan Hurley is getting courted by the Los Angeles Lakers, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by Pat’s Concafa SC teammate and former Premier League and MLS Legend, and now CBS Soccer analyst, Michael Grella who was on the receiving end of Pat’s assist last night and had one of the goals of tournament thus far. Later, going into his 20th NBA season, 12x All-Star, 11x All-NBA, 9x All-NBA Defense, and one of the men behind TST, Chris Paul joins the show to chat about how the NBA has changed, his career as a whole, the Finals, what’s next for him, and much more. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina as Pat's team Concafa SC is competing. They chat about all the biggest news stories floating around the sports world including Jontay Porter's lifetime ban and what it means for betting in the NBA and sports in general, the NBA signing a new 76 billion dollar media rights deal, all the news from NFL training camps, and everything else happening. They are also joined by JJ Watt, who is playing with the Burnley FC squad in TST, and Shams Charania to more thoroughly break down the Johntay Porter situation and preview the NBA Finals. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow from Cary, North Carolina on site from TST. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything going on around the NFL including some new deals, which players aren’t reporting for camp, and who might end up without deals. Joining the progrum is legendary actor from Married With Children, Modern Family, among many others, and one of the stars of the new series “Clipped” about the Donald Sterling saga with the Los Angeles Clippers, Ed O’Neill (20:53-45:38). Later, General Manager of the Florida Panthers, Bill Zito joins the show to chat about the success they’ve been having in Florida, what it takes building a successful team/organization in the NHL, what kind of the players they’re looking for, how important Matthew Tkachuk is to the whole operation, the importance of enjoying life in Florida when not on the ice and the impact that has on the team, not looking past the Stanley Cup Finals and preparing for the future, and much more (1:07:42-1:22:21). Lastly, MLB Insider, Jeff Passan stops by quickly to chat about Tucupita Marcano getting a lifetime ban from baseball for betting, and how this is just the beginning of these types of stories. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow from Cary, North Carolina on site from TST. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the growing situation around Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever, and the rest of the WNBA, and chat about Justin Jefferson’s record breaking deal that will make him the highest paid non-QB in the history of the NFL signing a new 4 year extension worth $140 million and $110 million guaranteed. Joining the progrum to chat about the Justin Jefferson situation and what it means for some of the other WR’s on the market and in the league is ESPN Senior Insider, Adam Schefter (22:12-32:02). Next, 4th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, Anthony Richardson joins the show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about his rehab/offseason, why he feels much more comfortable in Shane Steichen’s offense going into year 2, if he feels he needs to change his style of play at all, what Joe Flacco has been like in the locker room for him, and much more (32:02-54:47). Later, 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban joins the show to chat about the Stanley Cup Finals matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, who he likes in the series, if there is anyway to stop Connor McDavid, why it might be Florida’s time, the distance between the two cities and if that has any bearing on who will win or gives either team an advantage, and much more (1:15:58-1:36:18). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices