The Zach Lowe Show Wemby and the Spurs Have Flipped the NBA Season on Its Head
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Dec 26, 2025 
Kirk Goldsberry, a renowned basketball analyst, joins the discussion to dissect the San Antonio Spurs' surprising rise this season. They explore the Spurs' effective matchups against the Thunder and analyze Victor Wembanyama's defensive dominance. Kirk shares insights on how the Spurs' role players have outperformed their counterparts, while Zach proclaims the Spurs as serious championship contenders. The duo also indulges in their Christmas hot takes, including their take on Nikola Jokic's MVP status and the evolving rivalry between the Spurs and Thunder.
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Spurs Flip The NBA Narrative
- The Spurs' three wins over the Thunder in 12 days have flipped the NBA narrative from OKC dominance to San Antonio legitimacy.
- Zach Lowe and Kirk Goldsberry call the Spurs inner-circle championship contenders after that stretch.
Guards And Speed Unlock Offense
- De'Aaron Fox and the Spurs' guards consistently get into the paint, creating clean looks and limiting turnovers.
- That speed and low turnover rate neutralize OKC's turnover-driven defensive advantage.
Wembanyama Changes Opponent Geometry
- Victor Wembanyama's on-court defensive impact is massive: Spurs outscored OKC by 47 in his 70 minutes.
- With him on the floor the Thunder's offense becomes a significantly worse unit.