The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by J. Kyle Mann to dive deep into this year’s draft class ahead of next week’s draft. They parse through where the stars at the top of the draft will end up, compare them to pros, and discuss team needs. Then, The Athletic's Jared Weiss joins to break down what went wrong for the Spurs, what’s next for Wemby, and how they will look to improve next season.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:39) J. Kyle Mann joins the show!

(6:44) Darryn Peterson will work out only for Washington

(17:47) What’s the consensus at the top of the draft?

(28:18) Four more takes on the NBA Finals

(35:38) This draft really gets interesting at no. 5

(47:11) Let’s talk about the Michigan guys

(56:54) Jared Weiss joins the show!

(1:00:43) Wemby isn’t a reliable end-of-game scorer yet

(1:14:52) The Spurs are still a wing player away

(1:20:33) Should Keldon Johnson be extended?

(1:24:29) I’d be shocked if Dylan Harper is ready to run the offense next season

(1:34:19) It’s good that Wemby is a try-hard

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Jared Weiss

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Sean Fennessey to discuss what the Knicks winning the title means for the city of New York. Then, Fred Katz comes on to share the moments he’ll remember forever from the Knicks run and debate if Jalen Brunson is the greatest Knick of all time.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:36) Sean Fennessey joins the show!

(13:20) Were the Spurs not well conditioned enough? 

(18:19) You knew the Knicks would close the gap when they fell down big again

(20:20) There was zero doubt in Jalen Brunson last night

(25:06) Let’s go through the end game of the Knicks winning the championship

(32:10) These storylines are a home run for the NBA

(37:28) Zach’s love letter to NYC

(54:30) Fred Katz joins the show!

(58:36) Kat taking in the moment last night

(1:03:14) This Knicks team was so connected

(1:06:53) What changed for the Knicks during the Hawks series?

(1:14:27) Gotta give OG his due

(1:17:38) Brunson’s floater isn’t really being discussed 

(1:23:53) Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick of all time? 

(1:28:30) What to expect from the Knicks’ free agents

(1:33:30) Rapid-fire offseason takes

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Sean Fennessey and Fred Katz

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Ian Begley to try to make sense of the Knicks' miraculous Game 4 comeback. They discuss OG Anunoby’s tip-in, debate who the MVP should be, and question what the Spurs need to do moving forward. Finally, they try to contextualize the run that this Knicks team is on.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:57) Ian Begley joins the show!

(4:36) What will you remember most from this game?

(10:52) On Josh Hart's end-of-game play

(25:51) It will be difficult for the Spurs to recover from this

(33:12) Should Anunoby be the Finals MVP if the Knicks win?

(47:37) Is Zach responsible for the Knicks' success?

(49:42) What has led to Jalen Brunson’s success?

(52:59) Do the Spurs need to move on from De’Aaron Fox?

(1:01:46) Is there a historical comp for this Knicks team?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Ian Begley

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby to talk about the Spurs' Game 3 victory over the Knicks. They break down what led to Victor Wembanyama’s success, what Jalen Brunson needs to change, their thoughts on the president’s attendance, and what they thought of the officiating.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:28) Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby join the show!

(8:34) Wemby attacked the rim early

(18:53) The Knicks need Karl-Anthony Towns to be more aggressive

(22:23) Let’s talk about the officiating

(30:51) Does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander compete against social media?

(47:21) Mikal Bridges got in foul trouble and couldn't find a rhythm

(55:06) On the president attending the game

(1:13:04) Brunson is playing hero ball

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski for an instant reaction to the Knicks' Game 2 win.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:00) A magical Knicks run(04:55) KAT is dominating the series(08:04) Mike Brown is pressing all the right buttons(14:05) Last 60 seconds of the game(26:02) Possibly the most dominant run of all time?(30:39) Harper needs to play more(43:49) Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick of all time?

Host: Zach LoweGuests: Jon KrawczynskiProducers: Jonathan Frias and Michael SzokoliSocial: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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