In this 28th edition of Monty Mentality we talk about how much weight you can afford to lose, analytics vs. Jaylen Brown, how good is Jaylen Brown really, what the trade means for the Celtics and 76ers, how the East and West stack up including the Lakers going full Snow Time. Appreciate all who watch and listen!

0:00 - Intro

1:25 - Gym sh*t talk (You can weigh a lot less than you think)

13:22 - What are ANALYTICS??? Defining this triggering term and its applications

30:59 - Jaylen Brown traded, what’s his actual value???

53:35 - What does the trade mean for Boston and Philly?

56:25 - How the East stacks up? (Giannis to Miami, Kawhi to Toronto, is Lebron back in Cleveland??? Should the Knicks be worried???)

1:06:16 - LAKERS IN 5!!! (Snow time, Kessler and other additions)and how does the West stack up?

1:10:24 - Closing/Shoutouts (To Dad!!) #nba #jaylenbrown #analytics #celtics #76ers

In this mega episode of Monty Mentality #27 we go over the Finals including how the Knicks built a champion, the madness of the 29 point Game 4 comeback, what Wemby and the Spurs do from here to get over the hump, where Giannis should go if he wants to win (and ultimately did not), why Cameron Boozer is my guy for the 2026 NBA Draft, and some thoughts on AJ Dybansta, Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson, the point guards like Acuff/Flemings/Wagler/Brown Jr. and more. Appreciate all who watch and listen!

0:00 - Intro

2:01 - Knicks are the champs

23:28 - NBA Finals Series recap

29:35 - The wildest game in NBA Finals history

46:00 - How Wemby develops from here

58:16 - 2027 NBA Title Picture

1:06:24 - Giannis trade talk

1:14:35 - NBA Drafting Philosophy

1:26:41 - 2026 NBA Draft including why I love Cam Boozer

In this one we go over the 2026 NBA Finals which includes the arrival of Wemby, and an impressive Knciks team. Who we got? Plus what's next for OKC, Kenny Atkinson's absurd Analytics claim, Myles Garrett to the Rams and a possible Aaron Donald return, and some problematic fitness takes. Appreicate all who watch and listen!

0:00 - Intro/Jordan's return

1:48 - 2026 NBA Finals: The Alien vs. BING BONG

25:22 - OKC, CHAMPS NO MORE. What's next? Giannis?

32:33 - Cavaliers tied 2-2 per Analytics! Why context matters.

40:31 - Myles Garrett to LA. Aaron Donald back? NFC is doomed?

45:58 - AJ Brown to New England

50:24 - Bonus: 3 Problematic Fitness Opinions

1:03:49 - Closing/Shoutouts