Alley Oop 138: Draymond Fires Back at a Fan, Knicks Falling Apart & KD Proves His Greatness

Summary of Alley Oop 138: Draymond Fires Back at a Fan, Knicks Falling Apart & KD Proves His Greatness

by Dan Le Batard, Stugotz

19m•November 18, 2025
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Overview of Alley Oop 138: Draymond Fires Back at a Fan, Knicks Falling Apart & KD Proves His Greatness

Hosts Dan Le Batard and Stugotz riff through a noisy week in the NBA with hot takes, listener drama and pop-culture asides. The episode covers Draymond Green’s online clapback and a courtside confrontation, a wild slate of regular-season games (OTs and late-game heroics), Kevin Durant’s vintage scoring for the Rockets, worrying injury news for the Knicks, and a viral TikTok gag that provokes a comedic debate about appearances.

Main segments and topics discussed

  • Draymond Green vs. social media and fans

    • A Threads post from a listener (Trista_Crick) praising Victor Wembanyama drew a Draymond reply calling her “Miss Miserable.”
    • Hosts discuss Draymond logging into mentions, his penchant for trash talk, and how he doesn’t always show restraint with fans.
    • A separate in-person incident in New Orleans: Draymond confronted a courtside fan who allegedly compared him to Angel Reese; hosts debate whether that confrontation was appropriate or dangerous.

  • Week in the NBA: intensity in the regular season

    • Several high-drama games: multiple overtimes (Portland–Dallas, Utah–Chicago double OT, Houston–Orlando OT), Steph Curry huge performances, and multiple game-winners.
    • Victor Wembanyama vs. Draymond noted as a marquee matchup.

  • Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets

    • KD’s dominant scoring against Orlando highlighted; hosts argue he’s still an elite, late-career killer.
    • Rockets are currently the league’s top offense: low volume of threes but highest accuracy, with Durant getting efficient mid-range/mid-post looks (hosts cite extremely high percentages inside ~17 feet).
    • Discussion about the Rockets’ backcourt situation (starter out of action, role players and Reggie(?)/young guys filling in); chatter about potential complementary additions like Ja Morant (speculative) to improve consistency.

  • New York Knicks injury concerns

    • OG Anunoby expected out at least two weeks with a hamstring issue (hamstrings are delicate for athleticism/power).
    • Jalen Brunson dealing with an ankle problem and will miss time.
    • Hosts argue the East looks weak; as long as the Knicks make the play-in/playoffs, they still could go on a postseason run despite injuries.

  • Pop culture / viral moment: spoon + lighter + ice cream TikTok

    • A TikTok where a woman lights a spoon (appears to be drug use) but slides ice cream into the spoon sparks a comedic split reaction.
    • Hosts riff on the “meth-y” look and casting tropes — a lighthearted, joking segment closing the show.

Key takeaways

  • Draymond Green remains a polarizing figure: quick to engage on social media and to confront fans in person; hosts largely view those responses as unprofessional and risky for a high-profile, well-paid athlete.
  • The current NBA regular season has felt unusually meaningful and entertaining: multiple tight games, overtimes and late-game heroics keep stakes feeling high.
  • Kevin Durant continues to validate his superstar status — efficient scoring, especially on mid-range/mid-post shots, is transforming the Rockets’ offense into one of the league’s best.
  • Knicks depth and injury management are real concerns, but the weaker Eastern Conference reduces immediate panic; making the play-in could be enough for a deeper playoff run.
  • The show maintains its tone of banter, humor and pop-culture detours — using listener posts and viral clips as springboards for debate.

Notable quotes and moments

  • Draymond to a listener: “Look at you, Miss Miserable.” (used here to illustrate how players interact with fans online)
  • Dan/hosts on KD: “My name is Kevin Durant, Sir.” (summarizes KD’s late-game dominance)
  • Hosts’ recurring gag: “The Marvelous Miss Miserable” (playful riff on the Draymond reply)

Recommendations / next steps mentioned on the show

  • Dan challenges Draymond (jokingly): come debate this on The Alley Oop — an open invite for on-show discussion.
  • Tune in reminder: Alley Oop returns Friday (same time/channel).

Tone and style

  • Conversational, irreverent, comedic — the hosts mix serious basketball analysis (stats, injuries, roster fit) with personality-driven takes, listener interactions, and pop-culture ribbing.

If you want a one-line summary: a hot week in the NBA prompts takes about Draymond’s behavior (online and courtside), Kevin Durant’s vintage scoring turning the Rockets into an elite offense, and fresh concern for the injury-prone Knicks — all delivered with Dan and Stugotz’s trademark banter.