Thinking Basketball #353: Top 25 under 25 Draft
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Dec 18, 2025 A lively draft explores the top basketball talent under 25 heading into 2026. Victor Wembanyama is a clear first pick, showcasing his defensive prowess. Anthony Edwards' playoff impact and Cade Cunningham's growth take center stage. The hosts debate the two-way potential of Chet Holmgren and the versatile play of Franz Wagner. Surprising rookie picks like Stefan Çelet and Cason Knipple add drama, while Jalen Duren’s traditional center role garners attention. It’s a compelling mix of analysis and predictions for the future of the league!
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Wembanyama’s Defensive Game-Changer
- Victor Wembanyama radically shifts Spurs defense when on court, showing historic impact in limited minutes.
- Ben and Cody treat him as an MVP-level spine for team construction this season.
Thunder-Spurs Game Showed Wemby Mismatch
- Ben recounts watching Wemby's Spurs game where matchups had to schematically avoid his receiving the ball above the square.
- Cody and Ben describe the Thunder-Spurs NBA Cup game and late-game chaos that stretched final seconds.
Fix End-Of-Game Fouling
- The hosts urge the NBA to address end-of-game intentional fouling to preserve flow and fan engagement.
- Cody asks for concrete solutions and volunteers to propose rule changes next week.