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Devin Booker on Kobe Bryant’s Legacy, His Rise to the NBA & Rare Fan Q&A | Pro Files EP 1

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker sits down for a rare and exclusive interview with Pick’em Pros Correspondent Bryanna Sompayrac on the very first episode of Pro Files.Bryanna — founder of Bryanna Sports — spent months building a campaign to get Booker’s attention, and her persistence paid off. Devin agreed to this one-on-one sit-down, making this a truly special moment for our platforms and for fans who know he rarely does interviews.In this conversation, Devin opens up about:🔥 His relationship with Kobe Bryant and the impact Kobe had on his mindset🔥 His journey to the NBA, from Michigan to becoming a franchise star🔥 Fan-submitted questions from both Michigan and Arizona supporters🔥 His favorite food, music, game-day mindset, and more🔥 What motivates him today — on and off the courtThis is an authentic, thoughtful conversation that gives fans a deeper look into who Devin Booker is beyond basketball.📌 Guest: Devin Booker📌 Host: Bryanna Sompayrac (Pick’em Pros Correspondent & Founder of Bryanna Sports)   📌 Series: Pro Files EP 1 — where we sit down with today’s most impactful athletes and personalities▶️ Make sure to subscribe for upcoming exclusive interviews, athlete stories, and more Pro Files episodes.#PickemPros #ProFiles #DevinBooker #KobeBryant #PhoenixSuns #NBAInterviewPick'em Pros is a father son duo who enjoy talking sports, debating and having fun while doing it! Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

Chiefs Dynasty Over? Pistons to the Finals? NFL & NBA Hot Takes | Pain Points EP 9

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 year? 📊 Fantasy Football Update: C-Pain is in serious danger of missing the playoffs!Join us for sharp takes, lively debate, and the humor and insight you expect from Pain Points.Subscribe to Pick’em Pros for more weekly sports talk, hot takes, and analysis.#PainPoints #PickemPros #NFL #NBA #Chiefs #Pistons #FantasyFootball #CarolinaPanthersPick'em Pros is a father son duo who enjoy talking sports, debating and having fun while doing it! Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

LeBron’s New Role With the Lakers? | Jonathan Taylor MVP Buzz | NFL Chaos Week | Pain Points Ep. 8

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? His resurgence has the NFL buzzing. We discuss whether JT can realistically enter the MVP conversation.😱 The NFL’s biggest upsets of the week This season is WILD — dominant teams are disappearing, underdogs keep winning, and parity is at an all-time high. We dive into why the NFL is so unpredictable.🏀 Early NBA surprises Hot starts, unexpected slumps, new faces emerging — the NBA’s opening weeks have delivered drama.📊 Fantasy Football update We wrap up with a fun check-in on our league standings, who’s rising, and who’s in trouble!👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Which NFL upset shocked you the most? And where do you stand on the LeBron debate?👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Pain Points!Pick'em Pros is a father son duo who enjoy talking sports, debating and having fun while doing it! Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

From NBA Load Management To Panthers’ Backfield Shake-Up | Who Ya Got S4 EP4

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 carrying playoff hangover and injury strain. It’s not overreaction; it’s pattern-spotting.Then we dive deep into the Panthers comeback after a shaky start. Bryce Young flashes late-game poise but needs cleaner starts to stop digging holes. The backfield debate ends here: Rico Dowdle’s burst, contact balance, and chunk gains demand RB1 usage, while Chuba’s reps should be situational. Jimmy Horn Jr. is a spark on jet sweeps and money downs, but we want more vertical shots to punish soft shells and create explosive plays. On defense, Jaycee Horn is playing elite ball, and we make the case for letting him travel with WR1s when the matchup tilts. Coaching matters: Dave Canales gets measured criticism on personnel timing and sideline tone. This roster needs urgency, not comfort—habits that build a new identity, not “same old Panthers.”We zoom out to the Falcons’ split personality—primetime killers who nap at 1 p.m.—and then trade jabs over the College Football Playoff picture. Ohio State and Alabama look like staples, Texas A&M deserves more respect, Indiana’s QB is surging, and Vanderbilt becomes a lightning rod for belief versus résumé. We land on a simple throughline across leagues: consistency, coaching courage, and putting your best playmakers in positions to win. And yes, we cap it with Dodgers Game 7 energy and a playful test of fandom receipts.If you’re here for sharp takes, real tape talk, and a little chaos, you’re in the right place. Follow, share with a friend, and drop your bold prediction in the comments—who’s real, who’s a mirage, and who flips their season next week?Pick'em Pros is a father son duo who enjoy talking sports, debating and having fun while doing it! Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

Daniel Jones MVP?! | OKC Thunder Repeat? & NBA Kickoff | Pain Points Ep. 7 🏈🏀

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? Which era of the NBA was the best?🏆 Plus, inside our Fantasy Football League—and who’s talking the most trash this week!Christopher (C-PAIN) Davis, Bryanna Sompayrac & Derrick Thompson bring an entertaining show where sports passion meets real perspective. Don’t miss this one!Chapters:0:00 - Is Tua Done in Miami?7:31 - NFL Biggest Surprise Team16:50 - Jayden Daniels Injuries26:45 - NBA Preview | Championship Debate37:00 - Biggest NBA Flop45:00 - MVP Jones or Mahomes?52:00 - Fantasy Football Checkin📺 Watch, comment your picks below, and tell us who YOU think the current MVP should be!#PainPoints #PickemPros #NFL #NBA #SportsTalk #DanielJones #TuaTagovailoa #OKCThunder #NBAPredictions #FootballPodcast #BasketballTalkPick'em Pros is a father son duo who enjoy talking sports, debating and having fun while doing it! Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!