The Zach Lowe Show

Zach’s Random Questions One Week Into the NBA Season, With Kirk Goldsberry

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Oct 27, 2025
In this conversation, basketball analyst Kirk Goldsberry shares his insights about the NBA's early season. He and Zach Lowe discuss how close Victor Wembanyama might be to being the best player already and evaluate second-tier stars like Tyrese Maxey and Chet Holmgren making significant leaps. They identify troubling rotation holes in teams like Atlanta and Minnesota, while expressing concerns about Orlando's shooting troubles. The duo also touches on recent gambling scandals and updates on Anthony Edwards' injury.
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INSIGHT

Wembanyama's Rapid Rise

  • Victor Wembanyama already plays like a top-five NBA player with transformative defensive and offensive changes.
ANECDOTE

Zion's Early Poster And Wemby's Response

  • Zach and Kirk recount watching Wemby block Zion multiple times after Zion's early poster on him.
INSIGHT

Offensive Shot-Diet Shift

  • Wemby reduced his average shot distance and increased paint attempts, boosting efficiency dramatically.
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