NBA & NHL Playoff Frenzy: Spurs-Thunder Game 6 Preview, Cy Young Surprises, and Hot NBA Draft Takes | Coach and Company | May 28th, 2026

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (with Timestamps) Intro & Today's Lineup | 00:00Speaker A welcomes listeners, introduces Speaker B, lays out topics: NHL & NBA Playoffs, Shohei Ohtani’s brilliance, Cy Young candidates, and the evolving Coach and Company show format. Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Night | 02:29Explosive opening on Ohtani’s six no-hit innings and leadoff homer; Speaker B compares Ohtani to Aaron Judge’s record season; debate why Ohtani keeps “leveling up.” Discussion: Ohtani’s self-critical edge postgame about control/walks and implications for continued dominance. NL Cy Young Race Gets Wild | 05:22Speaker A spotlights Christopher Sanchez's remarkable May for the Phillies, and Speaker B reluctantly praises the Philly southpaw as a real Cy Young candidate. More discussion: Jacob Mizyurowski’s monster velocity; worries about young arms, health, and true “ace” status. American League Pitching: Who’s for Real? | 12:16Shocking AL Cy Young leaderboard breakdown: Parker Messick, Davis Martin, and Cam Schlitler—are the AL arms lagging behind the NL? Speaker A pushes the underdog narrative, Speaker B agrees it’s a season of fresh faces. NFL Mini-Camp & Coach Banter | 15:13Quick football talk, including OTAs and viral Drake May “thick with two Cs” press junket moment—Speaker B brings comic relief critiquing awkward media questions. LeBron/Lakers Max Contract Drama & Trade Rumors | 18:08Deep dive into LeBron’s future, max deal demands, the Lakers’ next superstar chase, and wild speculation: Luka, Giannis, and Jalen Duren’s fit in LA. Speaker B lays out strong opinions about LeBron’s next steps. NBA & NHL Finals Preview: Who Will Watch? | 25:03Will Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Finals move the needle? Speaker A and Speaker B debate NHL storylines and contrast with the NBA’s “dream scenario” of Knicks vs. Spurs/Thunder. The Thunder & Spurs: Deep Dive Game 5 Recap / Game 6 Preview | 32:41 Spurs’ disappointing role player output, Wemby’s staggering free throw consistency, and OKC’s depth with Caruso’s X-factor performance analyzed. Speaker B rants about wasted Bulls assets and Sam Presti’s Thunder “mastermind” rebuild. Thunder Dynasty Potential? | 39:46Fierce debate: How long can OKC’s run last? Speaker B is skeptical, questioning translate value of picks and star power, Speaker A highlights OKC’s deep bench and returning stars. Hot Take: Adam Silver, NBA, and AI Refs | 45:17Discussion on league experimenting with AI for video review: could it eliminate human error, or does it zap NBA’s energy? Mark Cuban’s Radical 40-Minute NBA Game Proposal | 49:01Speaker C advocates for reduced game time to boost engagement; Speaker B jokes Cuban “must hate the over” and trashes the two-half format for NBA. NBA Draft Breakdown & Futures Bets | 52:00Key prospects debated: AJ DeBonso, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler; Speaker B pushes Darius Acuff as a steal, Speaker A breaks down odds and team fits for early picks. Wrap-Up & Sign Off | 57:10Final thoughts, promotion for Coach and Bro, reminders to subscribe and enjoy Game 6 Spurs-Thunder action. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.