Zach is joined by John Hollinger to discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has surpassed Nikola Jokic as the league’s best player. Then, they cover Jayson Tatum’s return and reveal their All-Defensive teams. Next, Zach share random thoughts from around the league before Nick Friedell comes on to break down this season for the Warriors, the Jonathan Kuminga split, and what comes next.

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

(2:36) John Hollinger joins the show!

(4:16) Did SGA cement his MVP case last night?

(21:32) Tatum is back!

(35:42) All-Defensive teams

(49:22) Why Victor Wembanyama is the Defensive Player of the Year

(52:58) One nice thing about a tanking team

(56:48) Zach’s random thoughts

(1:09:26) Nick Friedell on the Warriors

(1:16:22) How will this team fare the rest of the season?

(1:26:56) Ready for the Kuminga bowl?

(1:32:42) What does the future hold for the Warriors?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: John Hollinger and Nick Friedell

Producers: Mike Wargon and Oscar De La Luz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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