Miss May

May is one of our favorite months of the year. And even more so since Playboy selected Nikki Leigh as Miss May 2012! She's a Lakers Fan, an Angels fan, and a big Blake Griffin fan - a true California Girl!

We've also got some basketball talk with former ABA Superstar Mel Daniels, who's finally headed to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Photos courtesy of Playboy

Episode Segments:

Sports and Torts: Junior and Moose David & Elliott discuss the Junior Seau tragedy, and how it may impact the game of football. Also, David and Elliott went to Moose Skowron’s funeral and tell us about it.
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Sports and Torts: Miss May Nikki Leigh May has turned out to be quite the month for Nikki - not only is she graduating Cal State Fullerton with honors, she’s also Playboy’s Playmate of the Month! The California beauty talks about what it’s like at the mansion, how she became a Playmate, and what her plans are post-graduation.
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Sports and Torts: Hall of Famer Mel Daniels Mel joins the all time greats later this year when he is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. We talk to him about the honor, the ABA, and the glory days of the Pacers.
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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Nikki Leigh Nikki Leigh is the Playboy Playmate for May 2012. The most cosmopolitan flower child you’ll ever meet, Nikki Leigh is always ready to grab her bags and hit the open road. “I’m a gypsy of sorts,” says our 23 year old Miss May. “Instead of staying copped up at home, I would rather be traveling and taking in everything a new place has to offer.” Being Miss May has taken Nikki Leigh’s breath away. “It’s always something I never expected but always wanted – to be a sex symbol with brains. More than anything though, I want to make the world smile.” Nikki loves to travel and spread happiness around the world, “I’m all set to travel and do whatever I can do be an incredible ambassador for Playboy. In fact, I can’t wait!” Ambitions: To attack all the opportunities coming my way with fearlessness, fun and class. Turn-Ons: A thoughtful goofball with a contagious smile. Oh… and a tan muscular back never hurts!!! Turnoffs: 1) A guy who can dish it but not take it (I’m fun but FEISTY) 2) Men who think they are God’s gift to women. Take a hike dudes I’m not impressed. My Secret Talent: EATING! No lie some girls say they can out drink you, but I’ll out eat you! Steaks, sushi, pasta, cheesecake.. you name it, I’ll eat it. My Addition: Laughter – let’s cuddle up and watch a triple feature of Bridesmaids, The Hangover and Dumb and Dumber. My Wingman: Kodi, my Pomeranian stud who is about to travel the Playboy world with me this year. Buckle up buddy! Nikki on Twitter Nikki on Facebook Nikki's Page at Playboy.com

Mel Daniels A 6' 9" center, he played for the University of New Mexico Lobo men's basketball team from 1964–67. He was the ninth pick of the 1967 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft, selected by the Cincinnati Royals, and was also drafted by the Minnesota Muskies of the American Basketball Association (ABA). He chose to play in the fledgling ABA, and became one of its all-time greatest players. Daniels was the ABA Rookie of the Year for the 1967–68 season before being traded to the Indiana Pacers, then of the ABA and now in the NBA. Daniels was the ABA Most Valuable Player in both 1969 and 1971 and led the Pacers to three ABA championships. Daniels played in seven ABA All-Star Games, and was named the ABA All-Star Game MVP in the 1971 game. Daniels led the ABA in rebounding average in three different seasons, and is the ABA's all-time leader in total rebounds (9,494) and career rebounding average (15.1 rebounds per game).A 6' 9" center, he played for the University of New Mexico Lobo men's basketball team from 1964–67. He was the ninth pick of the 1967 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft, selected by the Cincinnati Royals, and was also drafted by the Minnesota Muskies of the American Basketball Association (ABA). He chose to play in the fledgling ABA, and became one of its all-time greatest players. Daniels was the ABA Rookie of the Year for the 1967–68 season before being traded to the Indiana Pacers, then of the ABA and now in the NBA. Daniels was the ABA Most Valuable Player in both 1969 and 1971 and led the Pacers to three ABA championships. Daniels played in seven ABA All-Star Games, and was named the ABA All-Star Game MVP in the 1971 game. Daniels led the ABA in rebounding average in three different seasons, and is the ABA's all-time leader in total rebounds (9,494) and career rebounding average (15.1 rebounds per game). Daniels also grabbed 1608 career postseason rebounds, ranking in the top twelve in professional basketball history. Daniels played briefly for the NBA's New York Nets in the 1976–77 season. After his playing days, Daniels joined the coaching staff of his college coach, Bob King, at Indiana State, where he coached future Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Daniels joined the Indiana Pacers front office in 1986 and was the team's Director of Player Personnel until October 2009. Daniels was announced as a member of the 2012 induction class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 24, 2012. He will join former ABA players Connie Hawkins (1992), Dan Issel (1993), David Thompson (1996) and Artis Gilmore (2011) in the Hall on September 7, 2012. Daniels is one of four players (the others are Roger Brown, Reggie Miller, and George McGinnis) to have his jersey (#34) retired by the Pacers. Daniels also grabbed 1608 career postseason rebounds, ranking in the top twelve in professional basketball history. Daniels played briefly for the NBA's New York Nets in the 1976–77 season. After his playing days, Daniels joined the coaching staff of his college coach, Bob King, at Indiana State, where he coached future Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Daniels joined the Indiana Pacers front office in 1986 and was the team's Director of Player Personnel until October 2009. Daniels was announced as a member of the 2012 induction class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 24, 2012. He will join former ABA players Connie Hawkins (1992), Dan Issel (1993), David Thompson (1996) and Artis Gilmore (2011) in the Hall on September 7, 2012. Daniels is one of four players (the others are Roger Brown, Reggie Miller, and George McGinnis) to have his jersey (#34) retired by the Pacers. Mel's Career Stats