The Zach Lowe Show The Annual Most Confusing Teams Podcast With John Hollinger
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Oct 6, 2025 John Hollinger, a veteran NBA analyst renowned for his advanced statistics and team evaluations, joins to examine the most perplexing teams in the league. They dive deep into the Spurs, questioning De'Aaron Fox's fit, and they ponder the Celtics' identity without Tatum. The conversation shifts to the Raptors' lineup struggles and the Rockets' guard play issues. They also dissect the Mavericks' roster construction and speculate on the Suns' rebuilt lineup. Plus, a hint of baseball talk adds some variety!
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Zach's Baseball Fandom Order
- Zach Lowe describes his quirky baseball fandom order: Yankees must lose, then Mariners, then Brewers.
- He uses it to explain why he's a Brewers fan despite not joining Dodgers bandwagon.
Sixers' Outcome Hinges On Embiid And Depth
- The 76ers carry huge variance because everything hinges on Joel Embiid's availability and new depth stepping up.
- John Hollinger sees meaningful upside if role players (Grimes, Maxey-adjacent pieces) actually produce.
Spurs' Fit And Shooting Create Wide Outcomes
- San Antonio's identity remains muddled after the De'Aaron Fox trade, with questions about how to maximize Victor Wembanyama.
- Lack of shooting and unclear roles make their floor and ceiling wide apart in the West.