The Ringer NBA Show Wemby Goes Wilt. Plus, the Blazers Are Rollin’, the Post Is Dead(?), and More. | Group Chat
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Nov 6, 2026 Victor Wembanyama delivers a Wilt-like masterpiece, while Dylan Harper, Cooper Flagg, and Morez Johnson Jr. spark debate about the league’s rising talent. Portland’s surprising offensive chemistry has the Trail Blazers atop the West, and Oklahoma City survives an injury crisis with unexpected contributors. The conversation also explores Cleveland’s missing identity, the decline of post play, and Denver’s aging core.
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Wembanyama Masks The Spurs’ Unfinished Structure
- San Antonio still lacks a settled offensive hierarchy and has a vulnerable backup-center situation.
- Wembanyama’s dominance masks those structural flaws, while Luke Kornet’s poor plus-minus exposes the drop-off when he rests.
Flagg Finds Other Ways Against Wembanyama
- Cooper Flagg struggled against Wembanyama, then recovered by rebounding, sprinting in transition, and manufacturing offense elsewhere.
- Kyrie Irving’s creativity gave Dallas a crucial release valve and helped Flagg benefit from better spacing.
Dallas’ Draft Choice Creates A Painful Contrast
- Dallas chose Morez Johnson Jr.’s defensive versatility over Yaxel Lemaire’s more advanced shot creation.
- The decision may prove reasonable, but Lemaire’s early scoring suggests the Mavericks underestimated his immediate offensive ceiling.