Ben and Dylan are joined by political commentator and YouTube creator Jack Cocchiarella for a special crossover episode diving into the NBA's Western Conference. The crew breaks down the official Vegas win totals for every team in the West, making their official over/under picks for the upcoming season.The debate kicks off with a contentious discussion on the Dallas Mavericks (02:24) and whether rookie Cooper Flagg can make a difference. The crew unanimously takes the over on the Denver Nuggets (08:07) before having a heated argument over Ben's Golden State Warriors and their "washed allegations" (11:35). The analysis continues with the Houston Rockets (20:38), the aging Los Angeles Clippers (25:45), and Jack's beloved Los Angeles Lakers (30:46).The second half of the bracket features discussions on the Memphis Grizzlies (35:47), a puzzling Minnesota Timberwolves team (37:08), the Zion-led New Orleans Pelicans (40:12), and the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder (44:01). The episode wraps up with predictions for the Phoenix Suns (49:27), Portland Trail Blazers (51:07), Sacramento Kings (54:05), the promising San Antonio Spurs (57:02), and the tanking Utah Jazz (1:03:14), before the hosts give their final picks for who will win the Western Conference (1:07:04).Follow our guest Jack Cocchiarella @JDCocchiarella, Ben @BenBartlettt, and the show @BrogressivePod on Twitter/X.Also check out Jack’s YouTube show at: https://www.youtube.com/@JackCocchiarellaShow
