We couldn’t actually stream the draft because Umar’s sports service only works on his TV and not his laptop, Kashif’s streams are all delayed and borderline unwatchable, Ahmer has YouTube TV but somehow can’t figure out how to screenshare it with the podcast platform, so we’re reacting to different things at different times and no one knows who’s on the clock, Ahmer leaves mid-draft and comes back, Kashif starts arguing with his phone’s AI because it keeps trying to schedule something during the recording, then his mom calls him and they start arguing...

Recorded the day before the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, we discuss Zohran Mamdani’s chances and the vibe on the ground in Brooklyn. Ahmer shares his take on the city’s mood. We dive into the pro-Israel lobby’s influence and why local elections become referendums on Israel. The episode also covers Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, its bombing of Iran, and what it’s like to watch all this while trying to vote locally.

The Thunder are CHAMPS! But are they historic? Best wishes to Tyrese Haliburton and his family on a full recovery. Umar answers draft questions despite not writing the column he promised. Kashif didn’t want to be in the KD business and thinks people should temper expectations. We sort-of pre-preview the conferences—especially a now wide-open East.

Ahmer's daughter's have Juneteenth off and won't go to sleep so they crash the pod. Thunder one win away. The J-Dub Game? Is Tyrese healthy? And then we spend too long yelling at each other about KD. Good times.

Ahmer provides insight into the Knicks coaching search strategy. (Spoiler: there isn't one.) Memphis and Orlando inaugurate the offseason with the first major move. Is Desmond Bame worth 4 firsts and a swap? We examine KD's list and preview future episodes. Also, three middle aged men, a 6 year old, 4 year old, and 6 month old walk into the NBA Hall of Fame, what could go wrong? Or maybe they should just visit the Dr. Seuss Museum?

Ahmer couldn't join us. He fell asleep with his daughters. The Finals are tied 2-2. We're not sure how the Thunder won Game 4, but we try our best. We also try to figure out what the Knicks are doing. (Please let us know if Leon Rose & World Wide Wes have contacted your employer to seek permission to speak with you.)

What happened at the big Toronto family event? Was it a mistake to start Wallace over Hartenstein? Shai was Kobe-esque in Game 1; Haliburton was Harden-esque in Game 2. (Spoiler: neither are compliments.) The Knicks fired Thibs! Ahmer rejoices! Kashif and Ahmer plan a meetup.

We have some fun. With a wide open East, should Giannis stay? KAT for KD? Are the Thunder on the verge of a dynasty? If so, how should the other Western powers react?