The Ringer NBA Show Young Core Rankings, Part 1. Plus, the Knicks are Cup Champs. | Group Chat
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Dec 17, 2025 The hosts kick off with excitement over the Knicks winning the NBA Cup, dissecting their late-game strategy and depth. They delve into the rankings of young NBA cores from 30 to 15, exploring teams like the Clippers and Lakers while highlighting their youth challenges. The team analyzes the Spurs' spacing issues and praises players like Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek. There's lively discussion about the potential of younger prospects, with each team's future direction based on their talent pool and development strategies.
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Process And Size Win Tight Games
- The Knicks' NBA Cup win highlighted process and experience over raw talent for close-game control.
- Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney note size, veteran savvy, and role clarity differentiated New York from San Antonio.
Small Plays Accumulate Into Victory
- Knicks defense and offensive reset pressure forced Spurs into late-clock, contested looks.
- Small plays (offensive rebounds, scrambles, Clarkson threes) accumulated into a decisive edge.
Wembanyama's Shot Selection Problem
- Victor Wembanyama's three-point attempts disrupted his efficiency and rhythm.
- The Spurs sometimes relied on him to hunt for highlight shots rather than settle into process.