Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Joel Anderson assess the life and career of basketball coach Bobby Knight, who died last week at age 83. They also review Victor Wembanyama’s awe-inspiring opening weeks in the NBA. Finally, the Athletic’s Dan Robson joins to discuss the tragic death of hockey player Adam Johnson, who was slashed in the neck by a skate blade.

Knight (4:39): The legendary coach was a symbol of toughness and egomania.

Wemby (24:45): The French giant is even better than we thought.

Hockey death (45:25): Will a horrifying on-ice tragedy change anything about the game?

Afterball (1:08:39): Josh on the latest abuse allegations against tennis player Alexander Zverev.

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