PMS 2.0 1546 - Chris Paul, Cherie DeVaux, PK Subban, Jason Licht

The Pat McAfee Show2h 44mMay 5, 2026

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The Pat McAfee Show delivers a vibrant and energetic episode celebrating a wide array of sports milestones and stories, beginning with a Cinco de Mayo tribute to the Battle of Puebla and diving into a thrilling sports landscape. Chris Paul shares insights on the Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff success, highlighting Anthony Edwards' remarkable return from a bone bruise and emphasizing that shot-making—rather than just analytics—defines winning basketball. Sherry DeVoe makes history as the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, recounting her emotional journey with Golden Tempo and the tough decisions ahead for the Preakness. PK Subban returns to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' deep playoff run, praising their accountability, special teams, and fan culture, while dissecting a controversial no-icing call that sparked debate. The NFL segment features Jason Licht discussing the Buccaneers' strategic draft pick of Reuben Bain, underscoring passion over physicality, while dismissing the implausibility of an Aaron Rodgers move to Arizona. The show also critiques the Team Golf League (TGL) for its poor production quality, unprofessional course conditions, and distracting elements like music during swings, questioning its long-term viability despite big investments. Meanwhile, the NHL Draft Lottery generates excitement, with teams like the Canucks, Blackhawks, and Maple Leafs in contention, and Pittsburgh’s long playoff drought (2,930 days) becomes a humorous yet heartfelt talking point, balanced by optimism over recent team resurgence across sports. The episode closes on a celebratory note, with playful speculation about Mike McCarthy’s quarterback coaching legacy and a spirited call to enjoy the season together.

Key Takeaways
1

Anthony Edwards' resilient return from injury and strong bench performance exemplify leadership and toughness in high-pressure moments.

2

Chris Paul stresses that making shots—contextual execution over analytics—is the true foundation of winning basketball.

3

Sherry DeVoe’s historic Kentucky Derby win highlights the importance of mental resilience and individualized training in horse racing.

4

The Carolina Hurricanes’ playoff success stems from elite accountability, goaltending, and team-wide execution, making them legitimate Stanley Cup contenders.

5

TGL’s failure to deliver professional production and presentation undermines its credibility, suggesting a need for format innovation like team-based events or YouTube integration.

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Chapters
0:00
20 min

Cinco de Mayo, Sports, and the Battle of Puebla

The episode opens with a cultural and historical deep dive into Cinco de Mayo, clarifying its roots in the 1862 Battle of Puebla, and transitions into a celebration of ongoing sports action across the NBA, NHL, MLB, and F1. The hosts highlight key moments like the Knicks' dominant win and the Met Gala's cultural impact.

20:00
40 min

Chris Paul on Playoff Mindset, Player Development, and the Evolution of Basketball

You just got to try to stay even cute. You have a friend that was playing in a playoff game? That's so cool. Hmm. Who was it? He was talking to him. That was so cool. Could have been anybody. Could have played 21 years in the NBA.

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1:00:00
40 min

Sherry DeVoe and the Historic Kentucky Derby Win

I do try to have realistic expectations. And after he won his first prep at the Le Compte, we... We can see that the speed figures needed to improve and he needed to improve. So we did talk, and he finished third in his subsequent derby preps.

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1:16:20
8 min

Carolina's Playoff Dominance and Coaching Excellence

They've been unbelievable. Their execution, I had question marks about their special teams and power play, Pat. They've executed on the power play.

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1:24:00
8 min

The Controversial No-Icing Call and NHL Skill Evolution

In hockey, you've got to play to the whistle. It's like a cliche thing, but you have to play to the whistle because the margin for error now in the National Hockey League on a nightly basis... is so minute.

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High-Impact Quotes
We wanted to add more players that love the game who are extremely passionate about the game, addicted to the game.
Jason Licht99:02
Viral: 88.0
How can I take this as a serious thing? Beat drop happening in backswing of 17th hole, which is actually the 14th hole because you guys did a shotgun.
Pat McAfee154:13
Viral: 85.0
In hockey, you've got to play to the whistle. It's like a cliche thing, but you have to play to the whistle because the margin for error now in the National Hockey League on a nightly basis... is so minute.
PK Subban82:29
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Hosts

Pat McAfeeAJ

Guests

Chris PaulSherry DeVoePK SubbanJason Licht
Topics Discussed
NHL Playoffs92%team golf league90%NHL Draft Lottery90%NBA Playoffs90%NFL Draft88%Pittsburgh Sports Drought85%Horse Racing and Kentucky Derby85%College Football Finance85%NHL Playoffs and Hockey Culture80%pittsburgh sports resurgence80%
People & Brands

PK Subban

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Carolina Hurricanes

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Chris Paul

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Golden Tempo

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Sherry DeVoe

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12xPositive

team golf league

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mike mccarthy

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9xPositive

Anthony Edwards

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8xPositive

Jason Licht

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Reuben Bain

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