The Bill Simmons Podcast Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby
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May 13, 2026 
Kirk Goldsberry, a shot-chart driven basketball analyst, and David Jacoby, a sports producer and mailbag pro, join to break down Spurs' Game 5 and Victor Wembanyama's return. They debate Western Conference power balance, Daryl Morey’s exit in Philadelphia, draft and lottery telecast ideas, plus trade scenarios and playoff lineup puzzles.
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Spurs Young Core Looks Prematurely Dominant
- The Spurs' young trio (Victor Wembanyama, Stefan Castle, Dylan Harper) may be the best young core in the NBA and is accelerating faster than expected.
- Bill and Kirk point to Harper's footwork and playoff poise plus Wemby's defensive impact as evidence this core could dominate for years.
Exploit Guard Depth To Wear Down Veteran Teams
- Teams should deploy multiple interchangeable young guards to exploit matchup speed and depth; Spurs' guard depth neutralized Minnesota's older rotation.
- Kirk highlights San Antonio using Harper, Castle, Vassell, and bench guards interchangeably to sustain pressure.
Wembanyama's Defensive Impact Is Game Changing
- Victor Wembanyama's defensive presence drastically alters opponent offense; Minnesota shot ~37% with him on the floor in five games.
- Bill notes Wemby exploded early in Game 5 (16 points in six minutes) after the Game 4 ejection, showing resilience and game‑changing rim/paint influence.