Overview of Draymond Green, SB Talk With Scott Zolak, NBA Trades + Guys On Hank
This episode of Part of My Take (Barstool Sports) is a Super Bowl–week special that blends NFL/Super Bowl coverage with a deep, wide-ranging sitdown with Draymond Green plus a Scott Zolak Super Bowl preview. The hosts (PFT/Big Cat/Hank and crew) cover Roger Goodell’s international-game announcement, NFL officiating, quick-hit NBA trade-deadline updates, Hot Seat / Cool Throne, listener “Guys on Hank” questions, and a long-form Draymond Green interview that they call one of the show’s best.
Episode structure / key segments
- Opening Super Bowl banter and sponsor reads (DraftKings, Chevy, Twisted Tea, Pizza Hut, TaxAct, Roback).
- NFL: Roger Goodell press conference reaction — nine international NFL games (London, Madrid, Melbourne, Mexico City, Munich, Rio, Paris) and discussion about logistics/effect on U.S. fans.
- Hot Seat / Cool Throne segment (sports personalities, LIV, refs, Kawhi, etc.).
- Quick NBA trade-deadline recap (several multi-team moves).
- Full interview: Draymond Green (≈75–90 minutes) — long, candid conversation about basketball IQ, Warriors era, KD, Kerr, referees, trades, podcasting, and life.
- Scott Zolak interview: Patriots’ route to the Super Bowl, Drake May’s shoulder, coaching, playoff impressions.
- Guys on Hank: listener questions for Hank; props and banter; show close.
Main takeaways
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NFL international expansion:
- The league announced nine international games in 2026 (three in London, return to Madrid, Melbourne, Mexico City, Munich, Rio, Paris).
- Hosts skeptical about scale and logistics — travel, TV windows, and impact on American fans and teams’ schedules (byes, time-zone play).
- Goodell claims players enjoy international games; hosts think that’s cherry-picked.
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Officiating / Rooney Rule:
- Goodell praised officials. Hosts remain skeptical of officiating quality and of Rooney Rule effectiveness; discussion of ways owners/league use checks.
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NBA trade-deadline (as discussed on show):
- Biggest reported move (from transcript): Memphis traded Jaren Jackson Jr. (plus John Konchar, Jock Landale, Vince Williams Jr.) to Utah for Walker/“Walter” Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, George Niang and three future first-round picks.
- Multi-team deal: Chicago/Minnesota/Detroit — Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. → Bulls; Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric → Pistons; Minnesota → 2026 first-round protected swap to Detroit.
- Bulls trade: Nikola Vucevic + 2nd-rounder → Celtics for “Anthony Simmons” + 2nd-rounder (transcript names may be mis‑transcribed — see note below).
- Ongoing rumor: Draymond Green involved in trade talks (Warriors ↔ Bucks / Heat interest mentioned). James Harden’s trade request and attitude highlighted.
- Hosts react with quick scouting: Grizzlies re-tool around Ja Morant; Bulls making lateral moves; Celtics clearing apron etc.
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Draymond Green interview — highlights:
- Lengthy, candid discussion; Draymond says podcasting is a valuable outlet and that he carefully protects locker-room info.
- On Kevin Durant: Draymond jokes both that he “begged KD to join” and that he “ran KD out of town,” and says the latter is closer to the truth; explains complexities of team dynamics.
- Basketball IQ: Draymond places himself top-five NBA IQ, names LeBron, Jokic, Chris Paul, Steph, Luka and James Harden (underrated IQ) in conversation.
- Screening & defense: detailed breakdown of how to set/roll screens, how to screen for Steph specifically (higher screens), and how defense/lineups adapt.
- On Warriors small-ball / “death lineup”: explains evolution (it wasn’t born overnight — it “grew into” a dominant way to play); mental edge (teams became snakebitten / Warriors often flipped games quickly).
- Injuries & shooting: Draymond explains why his 3-point output changed — shoulder and hip injuries affected his release and confidence; he’s worked to overcome the mental hurdle of shooting again.
- Trade rumors: says the idea of being traded didn’t feel real to him until very recently (massage therapist, team questions about trade room), but expresses gratitude for his Warriors tenure and willingness to accept whatever happens.
- Character moments: candid, funny, and blunt: “I respect Delly, he stinks,” commentary about refs/offsiciating, and plenty of locker-room anecdotes (Tom Izzo, Steve Kerr, playoff habits, etc.).
- He discusses how coaching (Kerr) and roster construction unlocked his value, and how role players and centers were crucial to the Warriors’ sustained success.
- Closing: gratitude to Warriors fans and organization; “if it ends, it’s been a hell of a ride.”
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Scott Zolak on the Super Bowl:
- Timeline for Patriots’ season: Buffalo game (Sunday night) was pivotal; beating Tampa and responding to the Buffalo comeback were key signals they were for real.
- Drake May (Mac) shoulder: Zolak reports it looks fine; he’ll watch how May gets up after hits in the Super Bowl to confirm.
- Coaching / culture: praise for Mike Vrabel as a motivator and comparison with Bill Parcells-type energy; debate about whether Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub(s) reflect bias against Patriots.
- Zolak gives nuanced takes on Patriots’ roster, what they need from May, and key matchup factors vs. Seahawks (Patriots attacking Sam Darnold as a drop-back QB; third-and-six as an identified weakness for May in the hosts’ stat discussion).
Notable quotes / soundbites
- Draymond Green: “I ran KD out of town” (saying that is “closer to the truth” as a joke/acknowledgement).
- Draymond on defense & IQ: “If you want to hide something, put it in a book; if you want to hide something from these people, put it on the show.”
- On Steph Curry’s impact: the hosts and Draymond agree Curry’s off-ball movement and shooting create a defensive problem “we’ve never seen” and “we’ll never see again.”
- PFT/Hank recurring bits: third-and-six stat about Drake May — a comedic running gag (third-and-six completion % presented as problem area).
Hot Seat / Cool Throne (short highlights)
- Hot Seat examples: Kawhi Leonard (All-Star snub despite strong season), earthquakes (hosts joked about wanting to feel one), Caitlin Clark reacting to being compared to Peyton Pritchard, Scott satire/roasts of Hank.
- Cool Throne examples: International NFL expansion (some hosts like it for growth), LIV Golf (players pushing back on 72-hole changes), Patriots (hosts hype them as cool throne in PFT’s view).
“Guys on Hank” — listener Qs & notable bits
- Qs included: parenting/sports advice, hypothetical “Patriots/Celtics” trade-offs, asking Hank’s post-SB plans, odd & funny visual submissions (fans sending photos/creative stunts), and light-hearted insults about Hank.
- Hosts read and riff on many fan items — part audience engagement, part roasting.
Practical notes, sponsors & promos called out
- Sponsors repeatedly read during the episode: Twisted Tea, DraftKings (promo code TAKE), Chevy Silverado, Pizza Hut (Big New Yorker promo), Roback (promo TAKE for 20% off), TaxAct.
- Promo details and responsible-gambling messages were included in the DraftKings read.
Accuracy note on trades / names
- Transcript contains many player names and trade-package details transcribed live; several player names appear garbled or may be mis‑transcribed (e.g., “Walter Clayton Jr.” likely refers to Walker Kessler; “Anthony Simmons” / “Anthony Simmons” might be a transcription error). Treat the trade list above as the show’s reported claims; verify with a primary NBA trades source (Shams/ESPN/Team releases) for exact confirmed details before citing or resharing.
Recommended follow-ups (if you want more)
- Listen to the full Draymond Green interview (hour+): gives a lot of nuanced basketball/locker-room storytelling and is the marquee piece of the episode.
- Double-check the trade-deadline moves in a live NBA transaction tracker (to confirm exact packages and names).
- For Patriots/Seahawks matchup context: read Scott Zolak’s radio analysis and review third‑and‑six situational stats for Drake May if you want the micro-level betting angle.
If you only have time for one thing: play the Draymond Green interview. The hosts call it one of the show’s best — long, candid, and full of basketball insight and memorable soundbites.