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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Veterans Outperform Expectations
- Veterans Harrison Barnes and Keldon Johnson have exceeded expectations as reliable scoring and physical defenders.
- Their play has been crucial to the Spurs' ability to punish OKC's schemes.
Chet's Paint Role Is A Question Mark
- Chet Holmgren hasn't asserted himself as the paint defensive quarterback in this matchup.
- That leaves OKC vulnerable when Spurs guards penetrate and Wembanyama lurks as a deterrent.
Try Two-Big Sets Or Ball-Handler Mixups
- Oklahoma City should consider playing two bigs or involving different ball-handlers to disrupt the Spurs' comfort.
- Try running pick-and-rolls with Shea or Caruso up to mix matchups and create edge cases.