Transcript of Top 5 James Hardens in all of Sports | Postgame Show New

Star of the day, star of the day, it is the star of the day. Star of the day, star of the day, it is the star of the day. Star of the day, star of the day, it is the star of the day. Star of the day, star of the day, it is the star of the day.

You are not a loud, uh, eater of apples. You do not know how to make the crunching sound because you have no confidence in your fake tooth. Uh, you have done it.

I have renewed confidence in my tooth, Dan.

It's not making a loud enough apple sound. Those are crispy apples, and we could have done—

It's like muted. It's like a silencer on it.

Seriously.

Uh, in Kenneth Walker's last 10 games for the Seahawks and the Chiefs. He is 10-0 and has totaled 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns while averaging 5.5 yards a carry. Also, Stephen A. Smith is presently getting crushed by everybody because he says of Lane Johnson and him leaving football and citing mental health reasons, quote, now he calls it quits. Not before the season, not in the 4 games into the 2026 season, a dude that has been in the league forever sits back and says, I need to focus on my mental health. I do find encouraging that the conversation around this has shifted enough, at least in part because of what DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love instigated in starting a mental health conversation where it wasn't taboo to, you know, be in the masculinity of the huddle and talk about your mental health. And say, look, I need help. I'm feeling frail. My mental health— it's not a weakness to admit that I need help with mental health. It's a strength to be able to admit that publicly.

For sure. I think what Stephen A. Smith said, a lot of people think, and certainly if you're the head coach of the Eagles, you're thinking to yourself, I wish he had told me 3 months ago. But having said that, Lane Johnson has every right and responsibility to look out for his own health and for his family. I just don't get that.

@Le Batard Show is where it is that you vote on the polls. We have some polls to update from today and from yesterday's shadow show, but we also have some other things. How you like them apples? Uh, we have some stuff to get to here with Juju. Uh, did we forget any headlines here today, Juju? Did we forget what— we covered a lot of ground today. What didn't we cover?

Yes, sir, we didn't cover the veteran running back Joe Mixon was signed by the Seahawks and And after the physical, they said never mind to Big Brother Joe Mixon, so he's back a free agent. Does this mark the end of this— of his career? Do you think so?

I mean, that happened pretty quietly and without a lot of fanfare, where Mixon can't pass a physical. Seattle needs running back help, and I just don't know what they saw in his foot or anywhere else that would tell them he's not physically capable of playing for us.

Same thing as the Texans saw, which was like, this foot is not working.

What else did we miss, Juju?

Lionel Messi marked his 208th and final game for Argentina with his 126th goal, man, as his country bids the boy farewell. Mike, what you think about that bit, brother? Like, was this a good enough farewell for the GOAT?

Uh, I mean, the jerseys that they wore that were dedicated to him were— was pretty cool. The, the photos of him on the team bus showing emotion in ways that we don't really see that type of emotion coming from Messi. So I thought it was a really cool moment and to have it as basically an exhibition made him the star of the show. So I dug it.

Yeah, obviously it was the meaningful farewell to Argentina was during the World Cup. This, this one last night was strictly ceremonial. but it drew 85,000 people to an otherwise meaningless friendly. And he did get emotional. And he also had 2 assists along with that penalty kick goal. So he just— thank God he's still playing for Inter Miami because global soccer is not ready to say goodbye to Messi yet. He's that outstanding.

What else did we miss today, Juju?

Yes, sir. Lastly, man, we missed OBJ has now been signed to the Minnesota Vikings, joining Justin Jefferson, TJ Hockenson, and Jordan Addison. Is this news? Is this big news? No news?

Wow. Zach?

I think it's practice squad, so I'm going not really news yet.

But Cody just gave you a wow and he was wide-eyed with the news.

I have to say, I thought that was the end for OBJ. When he was released, I'm thinking that's it. That's his quiet farewell. The NFL is retiring him. But apparently I was wrong.

They should be. Like, if you're signing OBJ at this point, your wide receiver room's in danger like a Power Ranger. Like, you have nothing left. Goes to show you if Justin Jefferson is probably not going to play this week if they're signing OBJ to the practice squad.

Before we get to the polls here, uh, did you have any thoughts Acuña-related? Because he's an, an unbelievable baseball player, and some of those stats that we gave you before, as Freddie Freeman continues to be great for the Dodgers and Matt Olson continues to be great for the Braves, Acuña being stinky is not something that I had happening. Uh, your thoughts here, Akuna Matata.

Right, right, bro. Here in Atlanta, you cannot find a jersey— a place that sells jerseys and Akuna is still in there. That brother's jersey sell off the racks instantly, and he's now becoming a little bit James Harden-ish to me in the playoffs. So it made me think, top 5 James Hardens in all of sports right now.

Let's do it. Any OLI, or we're starting straight with number 5?

OLI right now, I just gotta give it to my little sis. She was a rookie, but she still is on this OLI list. Olivia Miles. Ah, yeah, she stunk it up pretty bad, but she'll get them next year. Number 5, the man of the hour, Ronald Acuña Jr. Ah, brother, you got to do something. Fight back, swing, scratch somebody or something. Charge the mound. Number 4, Jaylen Duren.

Ah.

Bruh, I think I dunked on Jaylen Duren last playoffs, if I'm not mistaken. Like, everybody took a turn. Salute. Number 3, and I hate to do this, baby, close your eyes. I know you watching. Josh Allen. Oh, no.

Oh.

He has, he has been more hardened than not.

Yeah. Last, last year, he could have— if he would have put that ball where it was supposed to have been last year in Denver, none of them conversations would have been happening, man. So yeah, but this year probably be the same damn thing. Number 2, Greg, can I get a witness? Conor met David. Get him out of here, brother. I think he goes to sleep and sees Greg Cody's face every single night, bro. What you think, Greg?

I think you're right. You're right on. Over— McOverrated, still, 3 years later.

All the way into the mic on that one, huh?

Most—

he's talked into a mic in years.

He was delighted that they were talking about him, remembering him, feeling right. Look, there's nothing that makes Greg Cody's narcissism happier than you're talking about him and making him feel right. For reasons no one could explain, he began shadowboxing.

Me?

Yeah, you. He began shadowboxing right and left. He was throwing very slow punches that wouldn't have hurt anybody or broken through papier-mâché.

Rop-A-Dope.

Your punches don't go that fast.

Why are you making those noises?

And the number 1, James Harden, in all the sports right now, still reigning because my boy still got a little time left. James Harden.

That's a good punctuation on the list here. We've got some polls to update at Le Batard Show from yesterday, from today. Juju, punctuate the segment here strongly, sir.

Are the Dolphins a capsized boat? 95% of the audience says yes, they are. Is Ben a stupid name? 63% of the audience said yes, it is. Do you know what a sty is? 77% of the audience says yes, they do. Uh, uh, uh, uh. Have you ever had a stye? 54% of the audience says no, they have not.

Uh, uh, uh, uh.

Is getting a stye twice a year considered often? 91% of the audience says yes, it is. Uh, uh, uh, uh.

What is that?

What do you mean? Who is that? Who answer the question of who is that?

It can't be me.

No, it's not you. How do you not know?

You're right.

It can't be you.

How do you not know who this is?

Who won?

I don't.

Why don't you keep playing for him until he gets it right?

Zaz.

Good job, Dad.

The very next guest.

Process of elimination.

Take the rest of the day off.

Zaganki.

And last poll. If a field goal kicker doinks a field goal, should it be worth more points? 68% of the audience says yes, and those are your polls.

Uh, uh, uh, uh, bye-bye.