Santa Delivers Wedgies

Grading this week's four wedgies

‘The Wedgie Scale’ breaks down wedgies in the categories of uniqueness (was it a 3 or free throw attempt?), game situation (did it happen early in the first half or in the clutch?), importance (playoff game or regular season?), and frivolities (any post-wedgie shenanigans or broadcast shoutouts?). Then we give it an overall grade on a scale of 1-5 Ralphs, named for the legendary Clippers broadcaster, Ralph Lawler, who originally coined the term.

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WEDGIE NO. 21 | Dec. 23, 2025 | Paul George (BKN-PHI)

UNIQUENESS: We went nearly two weeks without a wedgie before Paul George finally stuck one on the deep jumper in Philly. Wedgie P for President.

GAME SITUATION: Just over halfway through the first quarter.

IMPORTANCE: Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 as the Nets beat the 76ers. Brooklyn is rolling right now.

FRIVOLITIES: The NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcast knocked this one out of the park. Kate Scott calls it a “Christmas wedgie,” notes the unique distance, and jokes about trying to find a different name for the term. (We’re not doing that.) And then Alaa Abdelnaby takes us back to high school. “Keep my back to my locker in the hallway …”

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