What happens when you put two NFL stars and a basketball phenom in the same room? Apparently, a heated (but somehow hilarious) debate over bodies of water. Caitlin Clark, fresh off mesmerizing crowds with her basketball wizardry, joined Travis and Jason Kelce on their hit podcast, New Heights, and the trio managed to turn a simple preference question into pure gold.
The question? Lakes or oceans? Yes, the stakes were that high.
Jason Kelce, a self-proclaimed ocean aficionado (probably by marriage), didn’t hesitate to drop the first verbal cannonball: “Kylie loves the ocean. Me? I’m outnumbered at home.” Bold words for a guy who spends most of his time flattening defensive linemen.
But wait—enter Travis Kelce, the master of charm and sarcasm, with a Jersey Shore jab that could make even Snooki proud: “The Jersey beaches? They’re all the same! Sand, water, overpriced boardwalk fries—what’s the big deal?”
Cue Caitlin Clark. The pride of Iowa and the queen of clutch moments, Clark decided to channel her Midwest roots with an answer as balanced as her jump shot. “I love both,” she said, diplomatically dodging a flagrant foul from either side. “Florida beaches are great, but come on—Midwest lakes? They’re like home court. No salt, no sharks, no problem.”
As if that wasn’t enough Midwest magic, she went on to double down on lakes: “They’re easier, safer, and honestly, I’m not trying to guess what’s swimming under me. Lakes are like the pick-and-roll—you know exactly what’s coming.”
Jason, meanwhile, wasn’t about to let the ocean lose without a fight. The proud Jersey native waxed poetic about the Atlantic: “You’ve got waves, the smell of salt in the air, and the unpredictability of nature. It’s exhilarating!” But he couldn’t resist a softer side, admitting his new-found appreciation for lakes and their year-round charm. “We used to play hockey on frozen lakes. Snowmobiling, hiking… lakes have layers.”
Travis, sensing an opportunity, couldn’t help but needle his brother about the hiking hobby. “Hiking? Jason? Next thing you know, he’s going to join a yoga retreat.”
The debate took a turn for the cooperative when Caitlin’s practical stance won over the famously confident Travis. “You know what? I’m with Caitlin. Saltwater? Nah. Lakes feel like a safer bet. I don’t need jaws on my back.”
In true New Heights fashion, the conversation didn’t settle anything definitive but delivered pure entertainment. It was a delightful mix of witty quips, nostalgia, and just enough banter to make you wonder if Travis Kelce’s next big debate will be over pineapple on pizza.
As for the winner of this aquatic duel? That’s up to the fans. Are you Team Lake for the Midwest simplicity, or Team Ocean for the salty adventure? Either way, one thing’s certain—this debate was the best kind of splash.