What Dan Katz has said about LeBron James free agency
4 quotes · 4 episodes · Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 27, 2026
Dan Katz, Barstool Sports personality known as Big Cat, co-host of Pardon My Take, has been quoted on LeBron James free agency 4 times in 4 episodes of Pardon My Take, most recently on July 27, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Katz argues that purely from a basketball standpoint, Philadelphia was LeBron's best option.
“In terms of just basketball, it was the best choice. If you say that it was between Cleveland, Golden State, Miami”
Pardon My Take: Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron James To Philadelphia, Who’s Back + Mt Rushmore Of Things You Eat With A Spoon (Jul 27, 2026) · Listen from 4:03
Katz predicted that LeBron James would be caught golfing while injured, prompting questions about his love for the game.
“Wherever he goes and plays, he's going to have an injury, and then he's going to be caught golfing with that injury”
Pardon My Take: The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And More (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 2:17:01
Katz argues Philadelphia gives LeBron the best title chance but predicts he will not go there.
“Philly is the best chance to win a title this year. He's not going to Philly”
Pardon My Take: Jimmy Tatro, Open Champion Winner Ryan Fox, LeBron Will Never Make A Decision, Mt Rushmore Of Non Edible Things That Look Delicious + FAQ’s (Jul 22, 2026) · Listen from 7:31
Dan Katz argues that LeBron James returning to Cleveland would be a fitting end to his career.
“To finish it where he started it, close to Akron, everything that is involved in that, I think would be very cool”
Pardon My Take: Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy Draft (Jul 1, 2026) · Listen from 5:16
Episodes
Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron James To Philadelphia, Who’s Back + Mt Rushmore Of Things You Eat With A SpoonPardon My Take · Jul 27, 2026 · 2 h 24 min
The Pardon My Take crew debates LeBron James signing with the 76ers, runs Who's Back, interviews Patrick Kane on his Blackhawks return, and drafts spoon foods.
The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And MorePardon My Take · Jul 24, 2026 · 2 h 48 min
Big Cat, PFT Commenter and the Pardon My Take crew hand out the 2026 Takey Awards, with cameo presenters, Jerry O'Connell, a Pittsburgh Zoo CEO and the Blake of the Year race.
Jimmy Tatro, Open Champion Winner Ryan Fox, LeBron Will Never Make A Decision, Mt Rushmore Of Non Edible Things That Look Delicious + FAQ’sPardon My Take · Jul 22, 2026 · 2 h 37 min
The Pardon My Take hosts discuss LeBron James's free agency and Bryson DeChambeau, then interview actor Jimmy Tatro about Hawk and golfer Ryan Fox about winning the Open.
Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy DraftPardon My Take · Jul 1, 2026 · 3 h 5 min
Dan Katz, PFT Commenter, Memes and Zach discuss LeBron James's free agency and the World Cup, interview John Smoltz on pitching, and hold their Dingers Only fantasy draft.
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