This week, all eyes were on the Super Bowl as fans buzzed with excitement. But in the NBA world, some drama also went down, particularly with Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic’s trade rumors and their recent debuts. However, it’s not just the basketball courts that keep players on their toes—football has a special place in the hearts of many NBA stars. Recently, former NBA champ Quinn Cook took a playful jab at Anthony Davis’ football knowledge, and it had everyone talking.
Cook shared the incident on Instagram. He posted a screenshot of a FaceTime chat from his new podcast, where he jokingly called out his co-hosts. “My two co-hosts on my new show! They think they know more football than me! I k— them in all our debates. no cappppPPP,” he wrote.
And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Cook took it a step further by posting his top 10 footballers list on his IG story. At the top of the list? None other than Patrick Mahomes, followed by Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and more. Is his list up for debate, though? He clearly has some strong opinions about the best players out there.
Cook’s list is heavy on quarterbacks who’ve made a significant mark on the field. Mahomes, the Super Bowl MVP, claims the top spot for his game-changing ability. Hurts, Allen, and Jackson have all posted impressive stats in recent years, making them worthy of their spots too—Hurts threw for 3,852 yards in 2022, while Allen put up 4,283 yards in 2020.
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The rest of the list features QBs like Joe Burrow, who had 4,611 passing yards and 34 TDs in 2022, and Jayden Daniels, who impressed with his 885 rushing yards. Matt Stafford, Jared Goff, Brock Purdy, and CJ Stroud round out the top 10, each bringing their own flair to the game. Would you change anything on this list? It’s clear Cook knows his stuff when it comes to football.
How did Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic grab attention amid the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl may be over, but the NBA wasted no time grabbing attention. Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis became the talk of the town, delivering excitement beyond just the All-Star buzz. Doncic’s much-awaited Lakers debut brought the hype, while Davis turned heads with his Dallas Mavericks performance.
ESPN reported massive numbers for the Lakers’ blowout win over the Utah Jazz. The game averaged 2.01 million viewers and peaked at 2.55 million—marking a 42% jump from last year’s ESPN average. It dominated key demographics, especially males aged 18-34, 18-49, and 25-54.
Meanwhile, Sports Media Watch confirmed this was cable’s largest NBA audience since Klay Thompson’s Warriors return last November (2.14 million). Doncic contributed with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in just 24 minutes—impressive, considering it was his first game back from a calf injury.
On the other side, Anthony Davis made his own statement with a monstrous Mavericks debut—dropping 26 points, grabbing 16 rebounds, and adding seven assists with three blocks. However, his night ended early due to a minor injury in their 116-105 win over the Rockets.
But despite the recent football banter surrounding Davis, his performance proved one thing—he can dominate any arena.
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