TYLER HAS A NEW TEAMMATE?!?! | MLP Trades, Alshon Breaks the Internet & NC Upsets

Tyler and Jimmy talk about the BTS of the trade that occurred, Christian Alshon’s tennis vs pickleball beef & all the upsets at PPA North Carolina.
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[@paulyp70]

Wow, just wow from TM. I really hope they play squeeze, and TL AND Jay whip em

[@morekingofthecourt]

Fingers crossed haha

[@ginanottingham2438]

I've never been a TM fan, and this childish, unprofessional behavior just cemented my decision to never root for him again.

[@MagicPickleball]

Same here ... he might be getting desperate with his game on the decline.

[@BigRed22_KC]

@@MagicPickleball dude has no backhand game from the baseline. There are 4.0 rec players with better backhands than TM

[@MagicPickleball]

The game has changed very rapidly in the past year. Dude has been busy capitalizing on the business side instead of working on new shots. His backhand volleys are pretty med as well.

[@BigRed22_KC]

@@MagicPickleball his punch volley is solid but yeah no offense really at the pro level on the backhand side. Almost every top pro has a two hander now and a two hand top spin dink. He probably makes the most money of any pro with his brand so good for him but he’s a douchebag honestly

[@morekingofthecourt]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@geralynnjohnson4812]

Daniel de la Rosa from racquetball is a great PB player and AJ Koller from hockey.

[@jtpickleball5764]

I haven't listened yet but I'm really hoping this is an hour long stream bashing TM! What a freaking baby!

[@caseyclancey3308]

I agree, both sides got better teams and now you don’t have to worry about it. Nice trade.

[@calebdyer4317]

Tyler, for sure laugh when Jimmy is being Jimmy! It doesn’t mean you are complicit, it means you’re entertained (as are we). Of course they will try to say “it means you’re complicit” but don’t take their bait. You be you!

[@plutoniumcore]

Could you guys make a suggestion to the tour about improving line calls. Take 2 more net cams and put them down both lines. Also on a side note, they should put some advertising in the gap between the pole and net.

[@morekingofthecourt]

Great suggestion… we at KOTC will do our best to suggest this… not sure if they’ll listen or not haha

[@jamesaguirre2537]

Highly disappointed at TM for this unprofessional move. Talk about letting down a team.

[@btreese7]

PB doesn’t need a Hawkeye system, just 4 cameras pointed down the lines would be enough. Too many times the angle is bad, or someone’s head is in the way. As important as one line call could be…there’s no excuse for not having 4 cameras pointed down the lines on CHAMPIONSHIP court.

[@morekingofthecourt]

Very logical and completely agree.

[@moreysamson7424]

TM's demand to be traded is similar to demands made in the NBA over the years, where players have either asked to be traded or asked that a member if his team be traded. I recall that early in his career, Magic Johnson caused one of his Laker teammates to be traded.

[@kwikstah]

Could you add timestamps?

[@tkk2267]

Tyler. Your performance is way better this season. I am sure you have been working on your game. Any specific drills you have been doing?

[@morekingofthecourt]

I appreciate this a lot! I’ve been drilling way more and working on being more aggressive. I’ve been working with J.Peery quite a bit and he’s been helping me.

[@joanc551]

"I don't know if tattoos make your thin skinner...." haha Jimmy

[@Kalamabbfan]

Post match, Anna Leigh and Catherine both said that they were going to take "April" off.

[@jusan_tinos]

If I’m the MLP, I’d say screw the randomized pool, we need maximum conflict this first event in Atlanta. Group A will be Utah and Orlando for obvious reasons, New Jersey since ALW has problems with Fed for calling her a b*tch and Tyler for losing that 1 point that costed her team the dreambreaker and the match, the last team you could put a couple different teams. You could put Texas because Christian Alshon and/or Pablo Tellez can start something at anytime or you could put St. Louis since Tyson has a problem losing to kids as evident in the season he was on New York. Do it MLP. You have to.

[@morekingofthecourt]

Don’t give them anymore ideas.

[@jusan_tinos]

@@morekingofthecourt it’s probably for the best that I don’t but I also don’t think anyone would be surprised if Utah and Orlando are in the same pool for the first MLP event coming up.

[@morekingofthecourt]

@@jusan_tinos haha, it happened last season... Aces played Miami the very first match on center court in Atlanta!

[@tkk2267]

KOTC is the best show in Pickelball. No doubt. Is Jimmy still a 4.0? 😆

[@morekingofthecourt]

Thanks for watching! Jimmy DUPR claims he’s a 5.1 but we know how accurate DUPR is ;)

[@dennispaulik3206]

Tyson is a prima donna. Glad that he is off Utah. Best pickleball podcast.

[@KnorSC]

What about Pablo getting pegged 3 times by Vich then loosing his temper 😂😂

[@supermochithedog6896]

Best advertisement for the new Joola Alpha paddles 😂.

[@janaadams7958]

PB vs tennis: while similar because of racket sports, both require different set of skills. I think tennis purists look at PB and automatically think it’s a “lesser” sport. I like the analogy that PB is easy to learn and difficult to master. Both sports look easy to play but on the court is more difficult to execute. Not sure why people keep trying to say one is easier or harder than another. It’s easier or harder depending on your own strengths and weaknesses.

[@dennismoffatt1660]

I am visiting SoCal, and because my brothers won't play pickleball, we all played tennis. I absolutely prefer pickleball because the rallys last longer, the engagement is greater, and the ability to put the ball away is harder than tennis. Not to mention, I laugh more!

[@ninamarie2035]

Tyler … way to stay above the BS. ❤

[@grfellows]

@jimmy where can the masses get one of those hats?!?!?! Also, I know this would likely never happen, but curious to hear your discourse on a potential 'Only wooden paddle' pro tourney. There is always so much to be said about the paddle tech and paddles becoming hotter and hotter seemingly each month, I think it would be fun to see an all wooden paddle pro tournament where no one can complain about paddles, everyone uses the same one. Any opinions on who would do well in that environment? Who would be less effective? Could be a fun annual tourney, more light hearted and take people back to the true roots of the sport.

[@pickleballer1729]

Jack Sock is definitely in the best position of anyone to comment on the issue of the relative skills involved in Tennis vs Pickleball. I'm waiting for his take on that.

[@pickleballgangsta32]

@tyler if you laugh you are complicit😂

[@morekingofthecourt]

Apparently smh

[@robertharless3304]

Tyson definitely got an upgrade

[@mr.d5255]

Cage match to settle this beef once and for all!

[@ryankeirns345]

TV Production crews would love indoors!

[@morekingofthecourt]

Many players would too! Win win win!

[@EE-gu1vk]

Did you hear about that top pickleball player who turned to tennis and instantly became top 100,1000,10000? ... nope :D

[@Liquidice611]

Picklr in south Florida pleaseeeeeeeeee

[@Onomatop]

If Tyson was one of the people who was an instrumental first domino to MLP, why in the world would Conner “choose” (the word Jimmy used a lot in saying Tyson “chosen MLP) Tyson first?

[@morekingofthecourt]

I believe CP thought he would be an "adult" about the situation and move forward, clearly, that didn't happen.

[@echochapman7657]

TM is one of my favorite players to watch, and Vich is another one of the great new players and think if TM is playing at his pre-injury level, it will be an outstanding lineup! If TM didn't want to play on a given team (for whatever reason) and could swing a trade, good on him. If given the choice, most of us would not choose to work with somebody we don't like. BTW: I saw Tyler play with Conner at the indoor championship in MN a few weeks back, some really strong play......... I also still don't understand why the chunky monkey on the left never stops his PA whining about Tyson.... well yeah, I do..... he needs something to add

[@jppbkm]

"skill" is not the same as "athleticism"

[@Jon-ug3le]

Jimmy talking about athleticism is pretty funny. Now when pie eating becomes a true sport, Jimmy you are our guy.

[@gabeanderson8816]

You’ve obviously never seen any ESPN commentators. Zero logic in your comment.

[@Jon-ug3le]

@@gabeanderson8816 So in your little world Jimmy is on par with Chris Berman....lol! Clown

[@morekingofthecourt]

@@gabeanderson8816 trolls gonna troll.

[@gabeanderson8816]

@@morekingofthecourt true, true

[@craigcable2982]

Hay TL can you talk to the Loveland Picklr and get them to put in some of the state of the art stuff you keep talking about? We don't even have sound dampening.

[@craigcable2982]

What would happen to JA contract if he could not find another partner to play with him with all these dumb antics? I think any player in the top 20 should blackball him. Let him be his own liability in singles.

[@btreese7]

There are so many more PPA events now it will take AL less time to get from 100 to 200 titles.

[@morekingofthecourt]

Agreed, but there should be more talent which *should* make it more competitive. Also, ALW rarely plays all tournaments. But yes, she is the most dominant force by a LONG shot right now.

[@btreese7]

@@morekingofthecourt I keep telling myself that too. But then I remember she’s only 17 and who knows what her upside is and she has the drive to be the best for the next 3-4 years. I hope you’re right about there being more competition. I don’t mind seeing her dominate…but I’d like to see her have to push harder to win instead of winning every match so easily.

[@friedalo1]

Great pod lol

[@morekingofthecourt]

Thanks for watching!

[@wolf-xf6hf]

Haven’t played with alix but I’ve played with her younger brother LJ and he’s going to be ridiculous in the next few years

[@ninamarie2035]

TM’s rant & behavior at that tournament was witnessed by the spectators AND, it’s on tape, somewhere. He is definitely on the way down.

[@morekingofthecourt]

The first portion of his rant was, but after a little, I don't think the cameras caught it all... it was bad.

[@chicame2]

I’m very disappointed in TM.

[@sccks]

I'm very disappointed in Baldie.. If you bust his balls like he does with Tyson and other Pros he bans you from their Discord cause he can't take "it"

[@chriscraig6763]

Not a fan of TM at all but his MLP move just seems like a “pro sports” move to me. Look at pro doubles. Players change partners all the time and occasionally one will dump the other to get ahead. If MLP survives you will see more moves like TMs in the future. It would have been cool to see you, Tyler and McGoofy work it out on court but it isn’t in his DNA, apparently.

[@morekingofthecourt]

Agreed. We don't deny trading or dropping or anything like that, its the fact that TM refused to even attempt to work things out is what is sad. Players get traded, dropped, whatever, all the time. But most players have a positive attitude to work things out and be optimistic.

[@tkk2267]

Why was Tyson traded? Usually one would expect someone drafted lower to be moved. In this case, Tyler. I mean you. 😂

[@morekingofthecourt]

Tyson was toxic. He said he didn't want to play for 2/3 players that were on the team. TM doesn't like the owners of the team so it was easier to move him rather than shuffle everything else.

[@et8665]

What happened with Tyson

[@et8665]

When I was playing high level sports we always had a term for guys who thought they were the shit, but really were not; Figjams', 'Fuck I am good just ask me' that is Tyson, in a nut shell! Ps. You can take the nut in shell and interpret it anyway you like.

[@kimleith1378]

New hydration sponsor coming?? Not Jigsaw I hope.

[@morekingofthecourt]

We do have a new hydration sponsor coming! Stay tuned.

[@mmnotes95]

If Tyson wins no one will remember this he'll look like a hero

[@rayhebert3522]

the best pb players in the world who have never played tennis could not step on a tennis court and beat a 3.5 USTA rec league tennis player!

[@morekingofthecourt]

I agree fully. My issue is, why do we need to compare the 2? Same could be said about other sports, a basketball all star and football all stars, they're different sports.

[@josephplayspickleball]

"we haven't even brought him up for the last 5 months". I mean indirectly its a more frequently than that. Tyson doesn't need to react the way he does, but kotc still lets it show that they have no respect for tyson either in backhanded ways

[@MagicPickleball]

Agreed ... everybody can read between the lines. KOTC started it, TM overreached. Not a good look for the sport or either side. Jimmy just can't help gossiping. Spread the private life of BJ, before kissing BJ's ass when he became TL's teammate and guest of the show. Trolled ALW for the RV and her BF until ALW became such a dominant force in all women's events, and until CA started winning gold medals.

[@morekingofthecourt]

@@MagicPickleball you new to PB? ALW has been dominating the scene for the past 3 years ha, like all events? Jimmy says that about anyone and everyone... he's said it about James I, Julian A, Lauren S, Genie, TM, Alshon. Its crazy that 90% of pb players still text him and are friends with him.

[@MagicPickleball]

@@morekingofthecourt classless insecure attention seeker

[@victorkan7288]

Tyler you are more famous than McMuffin

[@morekingofthecourt]

This is all I cared about, mission accomplised!

[@ninamarie2035]

It’s ok to laugh 😂

[@TheLoneStarPickleball]

Did Utah not realize the bad 🩸 existed? I find it hard to believe they didn’t expect it to be very awkward 😂. On the tweet, this argument is used by 🥎 vs ⚾️ pitches on reaction time.

[@btreese7]

There’s more drama in MLP than my wife’s 4.0 women’s league. TM seems like a good guy…but maybe it’s just a mirage and he’s really a drama queen.

[@nickvasquez2911]

Disagree with Tyson’s move all you want, but let’s not pretend this is the first time a “big name” athlete forced a trade in a professional team sport. It’s been an issue in the NBA. And Elway, Manning, and others have made it known to teams that they would not play if drafted by them. Pardoe, fully aware of the drama, is responsible for the circumstances and I respect Tyson’s move more than ALW’s (IF she/her entourage lied to teams about the number of events she’d play in order to land with NJ).

[@JC-ou8gs]

Jimmy keeps saying he doesn't understand why Tyson wasn't content to stay on with Utah, and I can't figure out if he is stupid or disingenuous. Anybody should be able to easily understand. If TM can be traded to a team he wants to be on, play with people he wants to play with, and enjoy his time on the court with team members he likes. I mean whether you agree or not (which really only means something to you) is one thing, but to not understand makes you look pretty thick.

[@margo9247]

Golden Tate plays pickleball tournaments.

[@morekingofthecourt]

Golden T is amazing!

[@5IVEZERO]

An athlete like a Steve Nash / Julian Edelman type hoops / football / point guard / QB will figure it out 💦🚁

[@morekingofthecourt]

Would absolutely love to see that.

[@et8665]

If you said anything I missed it

[@morekingofthecourt]

You did not miss anything.

[@bkn0x]

LMNT? the new sponsor?

[@morekingofthecourt]

No... we haven't ever talked with them!

[@kathysmith9561]

Regarding the tennis vs. pickleball debate, Jack Sock is playing pro pickleball, playing the best players in the game, and holding his own, at the very least. Now Reverse that. Could Ben Johns and Anna Leigh play tennis at the pro level? No.

[@morekingofthecourt]

That is true, and Jack S has talked about this briefly in interviews. (I think saying PB is harder than people give credit for) I also agree Ben/ALW would not be able to convert to Tennis and be a top player in the world, no chance...(I dont think they would disagree either) With Jack, while he is insanely talented, people forget that he's been playing since 2017 and his mxd is a top 2 female, so that helps... I dont think he's made any finals in singles or MD yet. (His medal is with ALW when BJ wasn't there) Jack is incredible, a very nice and charismatic guy who is amazing for the sport. Hope he continues his success.

[@kathysmith9561]

@@morekingofthecourt Well said, thank you. I know from first hand experience that pickleball is a lot tougher than people give it credit for! I have a lot of respect for people/pros who play it at a high level. I do think it's a mistake when comparisons are made between pickleball and other sports (particularly at the professional level) because it invites the reverse comparison, as mentioned in my previous comment.

[@rayhebert3522]

cmon jimmy don't be stupid and pick pickleball over tennis for athleticisms. Tennis is way harder than pickleball. Tennis converts to pb and pb does not convert to tennis. I like pb over tennis now but there's still no way.

[@roguegaston]

had enough of TM, unsub'd from all his stuff...

[@ninamarie2035]

Bad loss …. How about Stratman handing Bouchard her first win 😠

[@daver678]

Daniel De La Rosa is not a tennis player.

[@jr5218]

Tyson’s ego is bigger than his ability. Too bad.

[@VividTape]

Tyson needs to grow the F up

[@unsweeticedtea4139]

Its like a spikeball player saying its harder to play spikeball than volleyball.

[@morekingofthecourt]

Thats an interesting analogy, one I haven't heard before but I like it!

[@ValueRobot]

MIDGUFFIN

[@tameyourdragon9936]

Auggie is the best lefty on tour. Tyler gets dropped to challenger next year. Jimmy should get some tatoos for skin thinning. Jimmy has created a stir but has not helped Tyler's pickleball career. I wouldn't want to play with the Tyler/Jimmy circus either if I'm Tyson.

[@morekingofthecourt]

At this moment? Pablo might have something to say about that. Future? Maybe. While TM might not want to play with the Tyler/Jimmy circus, there are far too many others who don't want to play with TM show.. as nearly all his previous partners have said. :) Thanks for watching!

[@tameyourdragon9936]

@@morekingofthecourtPablo didn’t have much to say in LA.

[@morekingofthecourt]

@@tameyourdragon9936 so by your logic, is Roscoe Bellamy a top 3 singles player? Since he took Bronze last tournament?

[@Onomatop]

So confused why Conner Pardoe drafted Tyson first if he’s such a terrible player and person like everyone is saying here in the comments??????

[@Onomatop]

Conner should have to publicly answer this question

[@JordanSchaeffer]

He’s a drama queen but he’s still good at pickleball. I think drafting him at 19th was a steal

[@JorgeGarcia-cx5dv]

De la Rosa

[@barbarazito5226]

I wish we'd hear more from Tyler and less from Jimmy.

[@debbieraso3003]

V 6

[@janaadams7958]

Tyler is class Tyson is an a@s

[@morekingofthecourt]

Thanks for watching and your support!

[@ninamarie2035]

If it makes him a better athlete in HIS MIND, that’s his opinion. Tennis players have such fragile egos.

[@morekingofthecourt]

The Tennis PB debate is so funny to me.

[@RevolutionTutors]

Been a fan of Pickleball for about a year. Always thought Ben and Collin were classy. Just hearing about Ben's tendency towards being with married women including his good friend and partner Ron nunnery. Feel completely betrayed by the PB media landscape for not talking more about this if true.

[@BigRed22_KC]

I honestly thought they both were gay

[@MagicPickleball]

Many celebs private lives are pretty shitty - just focus on the game and shots, no need to be a fanboy of the players especially off court.😅

[@hollymurray7673]

I believe Rob has talked about it on his podcast before. It has been several yrs ago and honestly PB didn't have the media exposure it has now. LOL I always wanted to know who peed in the potted plant. I believe I do now!

[@btreese7]

It takes two....

[@ninamarie2035]

First, NUNYA. Second, HAPPY/HEALTHY MARRIAGES are not easily broken up. Third, NO ONE knows what goes on behind closed doors. FOURTH: GROW UP & STFU.

[@keatonholden1210]

😂😂 Tyson will shit on y’all. Hes twice as good as Tyler looong will ever be. It’s good he got traded. He got traded to a better team, fed is better as well. Don’t pros in other sports request trades? Aint that a part of being a top pro??? Yessir … go tyson

[@bmwdriver11]

The conversation wasn’t about whether TM was good or not. It was about him acting like he’s 2yrs old, and with that they’re spot on. Nobody likes the guy on tour. Go ahead and ask 😂

[@Onomatop]

Your obsession with Tyson is a beyond over the top…there has to be more to it. You jealous perhaps?Tyson made many podiums last year (and 99% more than Tyler ) and he has very high $$ sponsorships

[@morekingofthecourt]

You're right... we actually have a picture of him in our studio that we idolize each time we record our pod. I didn't realize it was so obvious! We actually think TM is the #1 player. Way better than everyone else and has way more sponsors than everyone else! Not sure why everyone else even dares to compete with him on the scene. Thanks for watching :)