The Ringer NBA Show Say One Nice Thing … About the East’s Tanktastic Bottom Five. Plus, UConn Shocks the World (Again)! | Group Chat
Mar 30, 2026
They relive UConn’s stunning buzzer-beater comeback and debate how key players might translate to the next level. Then they play a fun game finding one positive trait for each of the East’s five tanking teams. Conversation ranges from breakout youngsters and roster fits to franchise decisions facing Milwaukee and Brooklyn.
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Mullins Last-Second Shot Against Duke
- Justin Verrier witnessed Braylon Mullins hit a 40-foot game-winning three for UConn with 0.3 seconds left after a 19-point comeback against Duke.
- The play included Caravan's earlier clutch three, a tipped pass to Mullins, and chaotic sideline celebration from Dan Hurley that nearly involved the referee.
Movement Shooter Archetype Is Increasingly Limited
- Kyle and Rob discuss archetype risk: pure movement shooters with narrow frames (like Mullins) face limited upside in today's NBA without added playmaking or physicality.
- They note historical comps (Joe Harris, Duncan Robinson) and that teams now expect off-dribble creation or sturdier builds.
Pacers Still Show Foundational Competitiveness
- The Pacers' late-season tank showed a weird mix of deliberate sabotage and lingering competitiveness, making them uniquely salvageable compared with other bottom teams.
- Hosts highlight internal positives like Pascal Siakam playing center and developmental info gained on role players such as Kobe Brown.