Pick'em Pros

The latest episode of Pain Points is here! Christopher “C-Pain” Davis, Bryanna Sompayrac, and Derrick Thompson break down all the hottest stories in sports:

🔥 NFL: Did the Kansas City Chiefs fall off? How are the Seahawks, Falcons, and Eagles struggling?
🏀 NBA: Are the Detroit Pistons for real this season? Can they make a run to the Finals?
🏈 Carolina Panthers: Sweet Caroline — are the Panthers playoff contenders this y...

Pain Points Episode 8 is here and it’s PACKED with huge storylines across the NFL and NBA!

This week, Christopher “C-Pain” Davis, Bryanna Sompayrac, and Derrick Thompson tackle the hottest topics in sports:

🏀 Is LeBron now the 3rd-best Laker… and can he fit in with the new lineup?
The Lakers look different, the rotation is changing, and fans are debating LeBron’s long-term role. We break it all down.

🏈 Jonathan Taylor for MVP?<...

Two sports junkies, one packed slate. We open with the NBA’s uneasy truth: fans want intensity while teams manage minutes. Should the league cut to 65 games—or even flirt with a college-length season—to boost health and meaning? We unpack why money, records, and broadcast windows make change unlikely, then use that lens to read the early standings: the Bulls as a genuine early riser and the Pacers looking exactly like a team carryi...

Episode 7 of Pain Points is PACKED with hot takes and bold debates! 🔥

We dive into:
🏈 NFL Talk: Biggest surprise team this season, the real MVP race, and whether Tua Tagovailoa is officially done.
🩹 The latest on Jayden Daniels’ injuries and what it means moving forward.
🦁 A breakdown of the Detroit Lions’ huge win against the Bucs.
🏀 NBA Season Preview: Can the OKC Thunder really go back-to-back? Whic...

We call the NBA hierarchy on both coasts, weigh MVP odds, and map how age, health, and depth will shape the season, then shift to quarterbacks with Miles McCaleb and close with a family tribute, a youth fundraiser, and a fresh look at motocross
Bold picks meet real talk, with space for doubt, data, and heart

• East seed logic built on availability, shooting, and coaching
• Cleveland and New York as continuity bets ...

Derrick and Diego Thompson return with their NFL Week 1 predictions, discussing all 16 matchups while reviving their friendly Pick'em Pros competition.

• This duo agrees on 10 games including Chiefs over Chargers, Bengals over Browns, and Panthers over Jaguars
• Diego enters confident after winning the past two seasons while Derrick looks to reclaim his title
• Key disagreements include Lions-Packers where Die...

The basketball world is witnessing one of the most unexpected NBA Finals matchups in recent memory, and the Pick'em Pros are breaking down every angle of the Pacers-Thunder championship series. What started as a predicted gentleman's sweep has evolved into a legitimately competitive battle that has basketball fans divided on who will ultimately hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

At the center of our spirited de...

Episode 137 at KINGS was unforgettable—where elite freestyle talent met the heart of North Carolina sports and community!

🎤 Special Guest: Ray Wimley
Nationally recognized freestyle artist Ray Wimley turned the studio into a lyrical playground, sharing his creative process and delivering an incredible live freestyle packed with audience-suggested words. His journey from the streets of New Orleans to national stages is...

The NBA is entering a new era—and it feels legendary. 🔥 In this episode of Pick'em Pros, we break down the future of the league and draw bold comparisons between today’s stars and the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan.

🏀 Main Topics Covered:

More Like MJ? – Is it Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Anthony Edwards? We debate who channels Jordan’s game more: SGA’s surgical precision or Ant’s raw explosiveness.

Re...

Death, taxes, and playoff injuries altering championship dreams. We dive into how the current wave of NBA injuries has reshaped this postseason's narrative. From Steph Curry's hamstring derailing Golden State's hopes to Jason Tatum's Achilles threatening Boston's championship path, we examine whether these setbacks have tainted the playoffs or simply reinforced the brutal reality that availability is the be...

Basketball fans — the NBA Playoffs have completely gone off the rails 😳 and the Pick'em Pros are here for ALL the smoke in this emergency episode!

🔥 Derrick is standing ten toes down on the Boston Celtics despite their shocking collapse and 0-2 hole. He says they're just “playing with their food” and confidently predicts 4 straight wins. But the crew isn't letting that slide...

💥 The panel dives ...

The Lakers are out—and Christopher “C-Pain” Davis has to face the music.

In Episode 133, Derrick Thompson and C-Pain dive deep into the aftermath of L.A.'s first-round playoff exit at the hands of the surging Timberwolves. Did Chris stick by his pre-playoff predictions? Is this the end of the LeBron-led Lakers era?

They also explore the rise of Anthony Edwards, who’s turning heads and drawing Michael Jordan comparisons with his ...

Sports history was made at KINGS Raleigh as Pick’em Pros hosted an unforgettable night of dreams, commitments, and champions in the making! 🏆

⭐ Highlights from Episode 132:
🥊 Inside Power Slap – Pro athlete Devin Jenkins joined us to reveal the technique, strength, and strategy behind this rapidly growing sport.
🏀 Historic Signing Ceremony – Jeremiah Henson (4.0 GPA) officially signed his National Letter of Inte...

The NBA Playoffs are here and Episode 131 of Pick’em Pros delivers the ultimate first-round predictions, bold hot takes, and passionate debates that NBA fans won’t want to miss!

🏀 Eastern Conference Breakdown

• Knicks vs Pistons: Unanimous support for New York
• Bucks vs Pacers: Can Milwaukee survive without a fully healthy Dame?
• Celtics vs Magic: Are the defending champs on cruise control or vulnerable?
• Cavaliers vs Play-In Winner: Wh...

Cooper Flagg's place in Duke basketball history hangs in the balance as the Blue Devils march toward a potential championship. Could he already rank as the third greatest Duke player ever with just one title? The Pick'em Pros debate his legacy against icons like Grant Hill and Christian Laettner while considering how his future NBA career might retroactively elevate his college standing – much like Michael Jordan's C...

Sports culture comes alive in this electric episode of Pick'em Pros, recorded before an enthusiastic live audience at Kings in Raleigh. Celebrating International Women's Month, hosts Derrick and Diego Thompson bring together legends who have shattered glass ceilings alongside tomorrow's rising stars.

The show opens with the undeniable presence of sports pioneer Dolores "Dee" Todd, whose list of &qu...

Basketball takes center stage as we dive headfirst into March Madness predictions, NBA MVP debates, and the ripple effects of NFL free agency. Our conversation kicks off with a scorching hot take: Nikola Jokić might already be a top-five big man in NBA history, with just two more championships potentially crowning him as the greatest ever—yes, even above Shaq and Kareem.

Cooper Flagg's ankle injury sparked an intrigui...

Catch episode 127 as we break down all the hottest storylines across the NBA, NCAA hoops, and the NFL offseason. 🏆🔥

🔥 NBA Talk
🏀 Next Face of the NBA is Cooper Flagg and it's not even close!
📉 Fixing the NBA All-Star Game & Dunk Contest
🔥 Should the Suns Trade Devin Booker?
☘️ Would Boston Be Unstoppable with Udoka?

🏀 NCAA Hoops Madness!
👀 Women’s Game vs. Men’s Game – Which is...

🚨 Episode 126 is here! The Pick’em Pros are back with bold predictions, hot debates, and unfiltered sports talk! 🏈🔥🏀

🔹 Is Jalen Hurts a Top 5 QB? We break down his place among the NFL's best after the Eagles' dominant season. 🦅
🔹 Super Bowl 60 Predictions: Diego makes a wild call—Bills vs. Lions?! Could Detroit finally win it all? 👀
🔹 Halftime Show Controversy: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance—iconi...