Pardon the Interruption Season 15 Episode 28 Feb 11, 2016
- February 11, 2016
Pardon the Interruption (PTI) season 15 episode 28 aired on Feb 11, 2016, and featured hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. In this episode, the duo discussed various sports topics ranging from the NBA to NCAA basketball, NFL, and MLB.
The show kicked off with a discussion about whether the Golden State Warriors were still the team to beat in the NBA, despite their recent loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Kornheiser and Wilbon both agreed that the Warriors were still the favorites to win the championship, but that teams like the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder could give them a run for their money.
The hosts then moved on to talk about the upcoming NBA All-Star game and who they thought deserved to be starters for the Eastern and Western Conferences. They also discussed the recent changes to the format of the All-Star game, with the elimination of the traditional East vs West format, and how it could affect the game.
Next, PTI shifted gears to college basketball and the recent upsets in the NCAA. Kornheiser and Wilbon talked about the struggles of top-ranked teams like Kansas and North Carolina and speculated on which teams could emerge as contenders for the championship.
The show then moved on to the NFL and the recent news that the Denver Broncos would be parting ways with quarterback Peyton Manning. Kornheiser and Wilbon discussed Manning's legacy and whether his retirement would hurt the Broncos' chances of defending their title next season.
Finally, PTI wrapped up with a discussion about the recent retirement of MLB player Prince Fielder. Kornheiser and Wilbon talked about Fielder's career and the impact he had on the sport, as well as the challenges faced by athletes in maintaining their health throughout their careers.
Overall, PTI season 15 episode 28 provided an engaging discussion of current sports topics and showcased the chemistry and banter between hosts Kornheiser and Wilbon.