The Fatal Flaws of the Eastern Conference Contenders! Plus, Awards and TV Talk!

Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 50m · take 42 of 47

Zach Lowe·59:169.2Open
The Blazers, Suns and Jazz are probably ahead of the Warriors in the West.
“I would, I would right now put Portland Phoenix and Utah above the Warriors”
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LoweI don't see.

LoweI hate I hate to even say this. You're making me look at teams that have expectations.

LoweI said this last week.

LoweI think the Warriors are at risk of missing the play and just straight up missing the play. And I don't know if I'll pick them, but you know, I mentioned the top six and I would, I would right now put Portland Phoenix and Utah above the Warriors, which would slot them in at 10th and then just open the door to like, if any of these other teams over forms, your downside scenario is uncapped.

LoweSo you're picking who, who you're picking Chet. Who's your.

LoweSo

Goldsberryultimately my pick, if it's not Wemby is going to be Rudy Gobert, the other French guy.

From the episode transcript around 00:59:16. Speaker names are recognized by voice.

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