Verno and KOC share what they enjoyed the most from KOC’s interview with Victor Wembanyama before turning their attention to the play-in games from earlier this week (01:29). They discuss their disappointment with Zion Williamson's injury and Brandon Ingram’s performance in the Pelicans' loss to the Lakers, as well as their surprise at the Kings easily defeating the Warriors (10:16). Do the Lakers stand any chance to upset the Nuggets? How far can the inexperienced Thunder go? The guys debate whether Joel Embiid can bounce back to his MVP form against the Knicks (38:48). Also, they discuss the hideous performance from the Hawks, Coby White’s huge game for the Bulls, the Heat’s chances without Jimmy Butler, and more (47:09).
You can find KOC’s interview with Victor Wembanyama here.
Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at nbamailbag@gmail.com!
Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOConnorNBA!
The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.
Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Knicks and Pacers Move On, Who’s Getting the Blame in Philly, and It’s Time to Give Brunson His Flowers
Playoff Murray Is Real, Superstar Ant, and Where Do the Lakers Go From Here? Plus: Bucks and Sixers on the Brink of Elimination
Lakers Collapse Again, Embiid Drops 50, Magic Dominate, and Game 3 Previews
Thrillers in Denver and New York, Plus Breaking Down Every NBA Playoff Series
Can Any of the Play-In Teams Make a Conference Finals Run? Plus, Playoff Preview and a Wemby Tease
A Close MVP Race, the Nobody Paolo, a New Top Prospect, and Can the Sixers Knock Off the Celtics?
Booking Our Dream Postseason Matchups, UConn’s Dominance, and Zach Edey’s NBA Potential
How Far Can Embiid Take the Sixers? Plus, the WTF Bucks, the Randle-less Knicks, and the Warriors Came to Play.
The Dangerous Mavs, Inconsistent Suns, and Uncertainty Surrounding the Knicks. Plus: Is Joel Embiid Close to Returning?
The Cinderella Lakers, Standings Check-In, and March Madness Prospects
Determining Jontay Porter’s Punishment, March Madness Prospect Stock, and Can the Rockets Catch the Warriors?
The Most Interesting NBA Players Down the Stretch, Plus March Madness Prospects to Watch
Exploring the Thunder’s Chemistry, Playoff Prospects, and Tournament Anticipation
Is There a New Alpha in Boston? Plus, Exposing the Lack of Foul Calls.
The NBA Postseason Belief Scale
The Nuggets Sweep the Season Series Against the Celtics, Edwards Drops 44, and Luka’s Historic Performance in a Win Over the Heat
Dame Still Has It, Gearing Up for a Boston-Denver Collision, and Can Wemby Upset Gobert for the DPOY?
Buying Into the Chet Vs. Wemby Rivalry and the Emerging Warriors, Plus: Has Doc Fixed the Bucks?
NBA Abominations, Wemby's 5x5, and Defending This Year's Draft Class
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Big Picture
Halloween Unmasked
Flying Coach With Sean McVay and Peter Schrager
Sports Cards Nonsense
Somebody’s Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri