NBA Now & Then: The Greatest NBA Comparisons NBA Now & Then: The Greatest Comparisons

Paolo Banchero and Blake Griffin have a lot more in common than their stature, size, and skill. How supportive were their families as they set goals on becoming professional basketball players? What accomplishments did they earn almost immediately when they began playing for struggling franchises? Which teammates impacted their play along their NBA journey?
We answer these questions, and much more, on this episode of NBA Now and Then: The Greatest Comparisons.

Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton. Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Steve Nash, and Ray Allen. Each Hall of Fame Player was drafted to make an impact on the franchise that chose them. They went on to do that, and even more, for the entire league.
Who were the top players from the 1984 and 1996 NBA Draft? If there was a re-draft, how would the order shake out? What memories come to mind from the greats from both drafts? Who didn't pan out for the team that selected them? Which players were sleeper picks?
Lucas, Ben, Maurice, and Uriah answer these questions and much more on this special episode of NBA Now and Then: The Greatest Comparisons.

James Harden and Allen Iverson are cultural icons as much as they are basketball icons from their respective eras. What makes them so similar yet distinct? How did their upbringing impact their development, and who helped mold their games? What do their stats say about their play style? Which accolades do they share, and which teammates impacted their careers the most?
We answer these questions, and so much more, on this episode of NBA Now and Then: The Greatest Comparisons.

Rudy Gobert and Dikembe Mutombo have stellar careers and the hardware to match. Besides being international players during their respective eras, what else do they have in common? How did they get introduced to basketball? How challenging were their journeys as they adjusted to the NBA game? What do their defensive stats say about their careers? What accolades did they collect? What teammates complemented their play style?
We answer these questions and much more on this episode of NBA Now and Then: The Greatest Comparisons.

Kevin Durant and Dominique Wilkins are considered two of the most prolific scorers of their respective eras. What else do they have in common besides being offensive juggernauts? How much alike were their high school and college years? Who refused to be drafted by a certain NBA team? What similar accolades do they share? What did former teammates have to say about playing with these dynamic bucket-getters?
We answer these questions and much more as we compare Kevin Durant and Dominique Wilkins in this episode of NBA Now and Then: The Greatest Comparisons.

De'Aaron Fox and Nick Van Exel put on amazing displays of athleticism and quickness during their respective eras. These two lefties have highlights for days, but how did their hoops journey begin? How comparable are their numbers in college and in the pros? What kinds of accolades did they earn? Which teammates had an impact on their careers while they played in the NBA?
We answer these questions, and much more, in this episode of NBA Now and Then: The Greatest Comparisons.