Alley Oop 156: Jason Kidd SNAPS at Reporters Over Flagg at PG, Jokic Returns, SGA MVP Talk & Wild Viral Chaos

Summary of Alley Oop 156: Jason Kidd SNAPS at Reporters Over Flagg at PG, Jokic Returns, SGA MVP Talk & Wild Viral Chaos

by Dan Le Batard, Stugotz

20m•February 3, 2026
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Overview of Alley Oop 156: Jason Kidd SNAPS at Reporters Over Flagg at PG, Jokic Returns, SGA MVP Talk & Wild Viral Chaos

Hosts Juju Gotti and Trista Crick discuss the week's biggest NBA headlines, viral sports clips, and pop-culture moments. The episode covers Nikola Jokic's return from injury, the SGA MVP conversation, Jason Kidd's fiery response to media criticism about playing Cooper Flagg at point guard, Paul George's 25‑game suspension and the mental‑health questions around it, plus several viral videos (a rodeo seesaw gone wrong, a boxer whose hairpiece flies off, and Reggie Miller's Caitlin Clark comparison).

Main NBA news and analysis

  • Nikola Jokic returns from injury:

    • Hosts note Jokic came back earlier than expected.
    • Conversation touches on Jamal Murray’s All‑Star emergence while Jokic was out and how increased role-responsibility (e.g., Payton Watson getting minutes) might affect the Nuggets going forward.

  • SGA (Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander) MVP talk:

    • Hosts argue SGA is the frontrunner — “his to lose” unless he suffers a season‑ending injury.
    • They raise the “most valuable” nuance (Jalen Brown as another candidate) but keep SGA as the likely repeat winner.

Jason Kidd snaps at reporters — context and reaction

  • Context: Reporters asked Jason Kidd about playing Cooper Flagg at point guard and criticism around the decision.
  • Kidd’s response (quoted): “I’ve played this game. I’ve played it at a very high level. I know what the f*** I’m doing. I don’t give a f*** what you guys are… because you guys are never playing.”
  • Hosts’ take:
    • They see Kidd’s outburst as intense but understandable — defending a development decision and shielding a young player.
    • They frame Kidd as “triggered” but also sympathetic to the idea that critics don’t sit in the coach’s seat.

Paul George suspension — questions and stance

  • News: Paul George suspended 25 games under the NBA’s substance‑abuse/drug policy; league has not fully disclosed specifics.
  • Hosts’ concerns:
    • They emphasize the need for transparency — particularly whether PG’s violation relates to mental‑health medication (e.g., benzodiazepines) versus performance‑enhancing drugs.
    • If suspension is tied to mental‑health treatment, hosts argue the league should be careful about punishing players for trying to care for their brains.
    • They call for patience until more details are released and warn against premature condemnation.

Viral chaos: wild clips covered

  • Rodeo seesaw incident (segment: B-O-Y-S-H-T-O-P):

    • Several women in cowboy hats on seesaws; a bull is released and chaos ensues. Hosts react with shock, call the event dangerous and question safety/insurance standards.
    • Reactions range from disbelief to dark humor; hosts criticize organizers for putting participants at risk.

  • Boxer whose hairpiece (“system” / toupee) flies off:

    • Clip shows a boxer’s hair system dislodged by a punch; hosts roast the glue job and the fighter’s decision to wear it into the ring.
    • Conversation leans humorous — “boy stop” — and pokes fun at the fighter and the stylist.

  • Reggie Miller on Caitlin Clark:

    • Caitlin Clark appeared on NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball; Reggie Miller compared her to Peyton Pritchard — hosts found the comparison odd and funny, arguing Clark’s impact is much larger than Pritchard’s role.

Media notes and cultural bits

  • NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball presentation:
    • Hosts liked NBC having Caitlin Clark on the show and noted Lenny Kravitz’s presence.
    • They interpreted NBC’s use of “A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action” as a possible jab at talk‑heavy coverage on competing networks.

Notable quotes

  • Jason Kidd: “I’ve played this game. I’ve played it at a very high level. I know what the f*** I’m doing. I don’t give a f*** what you guys are… because you guys are never playing.”
  • Hosts on SGA: “This year’s MVP is SGA’s to lose.”
  • Reactions to viral clips repeatedly conclude with the show’s recurring line: “Boy, stop.”

Takeaways & what to watch next

  • Watch for official details from the NBA on Paul George’s suspension before forming firm conclusions — especially if mental‑health medication is involved.
  • Track Jokic’s reintegration with the Nuggets and whether the team’s bench/younger players (and Payton Watson) maintain momentum.
  • Follow the SGA MVP race — barring injury, hosts consider it locked for Shai.
  • Expect more viral sports clips and hot takes (the hosts plan social content from San Francisco).

Hosts sign off with gratitude, shoutouts to contributors, and a tease of more content in the next episode.