Pat McAfee’s status as ESPN golden child continues to go from strength to strength.On Wednesday, the eponymous host of The Pat McAfee Show announced that his show will be debuting an impromptu “State of the Union of sorts” with a whole host of important guests.McAfee has become ESPN’s golden gooseGettyPat McAfee hosts impromptu ESPN primetime show with important guestsThe former NFL punter and kickoff specialist revealed that the New York Knicks’ four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals had left an unexpected void in ESPN’s programming schedule.As the network so often does in times of need these days, it turned to McAfee to plug that one-off gap.“Hey.. Since the Knicks swept the Cavs, there are a bunch of Primetime spots open. If you’d like to do something please let us know.’ 72ish hours later… Our PRIMETIME State of Sports where we will ask every active league commissioner about the good, the bad, and the future,” McAfee wrote on X.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and UFC CEO & President Dana White all joined the show on Wednesday to discuss a number of matters as it pertained to their respective leagues and sports.The only key figure that was missing from the lineup was NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.NBA star Tyrese Haliburton, reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford, and numerous ESPN analysts, including Jeff Passan, Monica McNutt, and P.K. Subban, also joined McAfee for the bumper special.“This is a monumental moment in the history of sports journalism,” McAfee said at one point.One of the more interesting segments came courtesy of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.Flopping and the standard of officiating has been a hot topic in the NBA in recent years, including this season’s playoffs.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussed the state of the league with McAfeeGettyView Tweet: https://x.com/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwIt was only a matter of days ago that fans labeled the OKC-Spurs Western Conference Finals matchup ‘unwatachble’ due to to reigning, two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s antics.McAfee asked Silver for his thoughts on the subject and he gave an interesting answer.“[Flopping] has been a conversation. I would only say that there’s a difference between selling a call, exaggeration and a true flop, which is when you’re actually fooling the referees… To me, if they’re not fooling the referees, it’s like OK, the players are taught to sell calls these days,” Silver said.“Can officiating get better? Of course, we’re always working on that. Can officials get fooled occasionally? We’re always at that as well. The officiating is incredible,” Silver added.Later, McAfee asked Indiana Pacers star Haliburton if NBA coaches are instructing their players how to flop. NBA's GreatestGreatest NBA players in the world right now – from Luka Doncic to Spurs phenom Victor WembanyamaBest players in NBA history to never win a championship – James Harden and Carmelo Anthony to Allen Iverson and Karl Malone10 richest owners in the NBA – family empires, media moguls and investment gurusMichael Jordan’s top 10 scoring games – counting down MJ’s most extraordinary totals“Yeah, for sure, it’s being taught,” Haliburton replied. “I don’t think it’s as much head coaches teaching as much as it is player development. Even before you get to the NBA, it’s something you kind of work on by nature.”He then responded to Silver’s comments on the subject.“I think he made a great point about embellishing calls versus fooling a referee. I am of the impression that we have the best officials in sports.”McAfee’s wife recently gave birth to a sonAway from sports, it’s been a whirlwind few weeks for McAfee.He and his wife, Samantha, welcomed their second child recently after an emergency C-section surgery.View Tweet: https://x.com/MrsMcAfeeShow?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwMcAfee took to social media to announce the birth of their son, Midas, and provide a lengthy update.According to McAfee, his wife contracted severe preeclampsia, causing Midas to enter the world four weeks early. As a result, “he was sent to the NICU to help the transition from the womb to the world.”Thankfully, everything was OK and McAfee wrote that “A FULL CELEBRATION occurred” when Midas was released back to their room.He added that they “can’t wait” for their daughter Mackenzie to meet her new brother.tay up to date on all things US sports related across our talkSPORT platforms – subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest news, opinion, exclusive interviews and our daily unfiltered, unscripted show ‘The S* Word, from 8am ET.