The Zach Lowe Show One Question for Each NBA Cup Team. Plus, Giannis Thoughts and All-Stars Picks With Tim Legler.
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Dec 8, 2025 
Tim Legler, former NBA player and ESPN analyst, joins to dissect the NBA Cup quarterfinals, raising intriguing questions about team dynamics and player performances. They delve into Giannis trade scenarios and assess Paolo Banchero's potential as a franchise star amid key injuries. The discussion highlights the Lakers’ offensive capabilities versus defensive concerns and touches on the surprising competitiveness of the Suns. Finally, Legler reveals his Eastern and Western Conference All-Star picks, igniting debates over notable omissions.
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Magic's Identity Hinges On Wagner Or Banchero
- Orlando's upside depends on how they adapt if Franz Wagner misses significant time.
- Paolo Banchero must show he can carry the offense in a sustained, franchise-leading way.
Test Banchero And Three-Guard Lineups
- Evaluate Paolo Banchero's ability to be the franchise's primary creator while Wagner is sidelined.
- Give the three-guard lineups time with Bain, Suggs, and Black to see if spacing and defense normalize.
Magic's Three-Guard Lineup Flashed Dominance
- The Magic's small-ball three-guard lineups (Banchero off/Wagner out) were plus-54 in 53 minutes.
- Zach Lowe highlights that Bain, Suggs, and Black together produced elite net results in limited time.