Sean Elliott on load management in the NBA and the phenomenal stardom of Victor Wembanyama
Podcast:KNBR Podcast Published On: Wed Feb 11 2026 Description: Sean Elliott joins Papa & Silver to reflect on Gregg Popovich and the origins of load management in the NBA. He tells Papa & Silver why simply shortening the regular season from 82 games will not solve the injury issues that we see today, and how players need to come into the season physically ready to play for eight months. Plus, his thoughts on the stardom of Victor Wembanyama, who scored 40 points in the Spurs' win over the Lakers last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.