Episode 75: With Wemby Out, Who Wins DPOY? Plus Court of Gold Recap

In this episode of YAMology, Matt, Alex, and Skit dive into a packed slate of NBA topics, starting with a deep dive into Netflix’s new documentary "Court of Gold", which follows the journeys of Serbia, USA, France, Germany, and Canada through the Olympics (2:34). The crew discusses how the film could have better highlighted lesser-known players (4:32) and draws comparisons to Netflix’s "Starting 5" series (7:20). The conversation shifts to coaching personalities, from Steve Kerr’s leadership with Team USA to Serbia’s emotional bronze medal celebration (10:00), as well as whether Germany was overlooked in the storytelling (11:30).

At 13:00, they analyze how Victor Wembanyama was portrayed in the documentary and debate Team Canada’s disappointing finish under Jordi Fernandez (16:54).

The focus then shifts to the NBA, where the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers put on the "Tank Battle of the Century" (16:54). The discussion heats up with Paul George’s potential future in Philadelphia (20:32) and the Knicks’ 0-7 record against the NBA’s top three teams—a sign of concern for New York?

With Wemby sidelined, the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) race takes center stage (25:20), sparking comparisons to Brandon Ingram and Chris Bosh’s past health scares. The conversation extends to the NBA’s 65-game rule and whether there should be exceptions for injuries like Wemby’s (28:45). Who should actually win DPOY this year (36:50)? The Mobley vs. JJJ debate kicks off, comparing horizontal vs. vertical defense (41:00).

Matt brings in a Thunder trivia question to highlight why defensive rating is flawed (45:15), leading to a discussion on how the Lakers used speed and IQ to outpace Denver (51:00). Is Nikola Jokić struggling against top teams (54:00), or is it just a midseason slump?

To wrap up, the crew touches on Max Christie’s emergence as a solid role player (57:00) before transitioning into NBA Draft talk (58:00). Alex closes the show by reiterating why Maluach belongs in the top three (1:00:00).

With Olympic insights, trade speculation, and heated NBA debates, this episode has it all.

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