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Our podcast peels back layers of player backgrounds, statistics, accolades, and teammates to reveal similarities and distinctions of NBA stars. Our discussions bridge past and present NBA greatness to help settle debates about players from different eras. Whether we are comparing LaMelo Ball to Jason Williams, Giannis Antetokounmpo to Shawn Kemp, or eventually, Michael Jordan to LeBron James, each episode brings out aspects of player careers that will raise eyebrows. HOSTS: <a href="https://twitter.com/uyoung76" rel="nofollow">Uriah Young</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LucasJohnsonNBA" rel="nofollow">Lucas Johnson</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/benfranczuszki1" rel="nofollow">Ben Franczuszki</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/PhiIadeIphia215" rel="nofollow">Maurice Huggins</a></p>We also compare NBA categories on special episodes such as dunk contests, draft classes, and rivalries. Enjoy our show and don&#39;t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! You can also follow us on our social media for updates!</p><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a href="https://www.nbanowandthen.com/" rel="nofollow">NBAnowandthen.com</a></p><strong>Twitter (X):</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA_NowAndThen" rel="nofollow">@NBA_NowandThen</a></p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nba_nowandthen_pod/" rel="nofollow">nba_nowandthen_pod</a></p><strong>Youtube:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NBA_NowandThen" rel="nofollow">@NBA_NowandThen</a></p><em>*Partnership with Betstamp</em>Always get the best value when sports betting <a href="https://t.co/jv72gPmCND" rel="nofollow">https://signupexpert.com/nbant</a> (21+ to sports bet)</p>
This NBA player comparison features Lauri Markkanen and Dirk Nowitzki. These two Euro-stars came into the NBA and eventually flourished into two of the most unique power forwards of their era. How did they start their basketball journey in their respective countries? Who guided their path while refining their skills? What key achievements did they earn while in the NBA? What teammates had an impact on their development?
We answer these questions and much more on this classic episode of NBA Now and then: The Greatest Comparisons.
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For our first NBA player comparison episode of season two, we feature Anthony Edwards and Dwyane Wade. With so many attributes in common from a basketball perspective and Edwards' popularity at a pinnacle, it only made sense to find distinctions and similarities between the two. In this episode, we explore their backgrounds, statistics, accolades, and teammates. What hardships did they face growing up? How similar were their college basketball experiences? How does Anthony Edwards' trajectory mirror D. Wade's? Which teammates complement their play style?
Lucas, Ben, Maurice, and Uriah answer these questions, and more, as this fire episode drops the first weekend of the 2024-25 NBA season.
All hoopers, coaches, and basketball nerds are welcome to listen in on the first episode of season two of NBA Now & Then: The Greatest Comparisons.
In season one, we shared plenty of background details, stats, accolades, and teammates from some of your favorite NBA front court players. We took some of the best soundbites from various episodes that featured front court stars like Larry Bird, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid and a few others.
Listen as we look back at some favorite moments from the inaugural season of our show. Thanks for tuning in!
In season one, we shared plenty of background details, stats, accolades, and teammates from some of your favorite NBA guards. We took some of the best soundbites from various episodes that featured backcourt stars like Steph Curry, Isiah Thomas, Kobe Bryant, Damian Lillard, and a few others.
Listen as we look back at some favorite moments from the inaugural season of our show. Thanks for tuning in!
In this episode of our exclusive 50 | 40 | 90 Interview Series, Uriah interviews Christopher Kline, a sports writer from Fansided, who was a former site expert for the Sixer Sense. Uriah inquires about Christopher's basketball journey, why he enjoys writing, and his thoughts on the recent Olympic basketball games.
The conversation then transitions to a fun segment known as NBA Draft Time Machine, where Christopher must choose a player from different eras in a hypothetical draft scenario. He must choose between pairs such as Kyrie Irving vs. Isiah Thomas, SGA vs. Penny Hardaway, Rudy Gobert vs. Dikembe Mutombo, and more.
Christopher shares his opinion on these comparisons and provides insights into the players' careers and legacies.
You can follow Christopher's amazing sports coverage HERE.
In this episode of our exclusive 50 | 40 | 90 Interview Series, Uriah and Ben interview Chris Wylde, a comedian and host of the longest-running Clippers podcast, Clip Cast. They discuss Chris's basketball journey, his favorite Clippers teams, memorable moments as a Clippers fan, and his thoughts on the team's offseason moves.
Chris expresses his excitement for the new Intuit Dome and shares his favorite Clippers player. He also discusses his predictions for the 2024-25 season.
The conversation then transitions to a fun segment known as NBA Draft Time Machine, where Chris must choose a player from different eras in a hypothetical draft scenario. He must choose between pairs such as Jamal Murray vs. Deron Williams, Larry Bird vs. Luka Doncic, Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Joel Embiid, and more.
Chris shares his opinion on these comparisons and provides insights into the players' careers and legacies.
You can follow Chris's show, Clip Cast HERE.
In this episode of our exclusive 50 | 40 | 90 Interview Series, Uriah and Maurice interview Mike Gioseffi from The Sports Cards Nonsense Podcast, brought to you by The RINGER. They discuss Mike's introduction to basketball, his favorite team and player, and his first valuable sports card. They also talk about the sports card market and different grading companies. The conversation then shifts to NBA free agency, and then the hosts play a game called NBA Draft Time Machine.
Mike learns NBA Now and Then's player comparisons from season one. He shares his thoughts on players like LaMelo Ball, Draymond Green, Penny Hardaway, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more.
Mike also mentions potential comparisons he would like to see, such as Larry Bird vs. Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan vs. Bill Russell. Lastly, he talks about his upcoming projects, including a hobby redraft series.
You can listen to Mike Gioseffi on the The Sports Cards Nonsense Podcast HERE.
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On this bonus episode of NBA Now and Then, Lucas, Ben, Maurice, Winston, and Uriah compare two of the most spectacular teams to ever take a basketball court: the 1992 Dream Team and the 2008 Redeem Team.
They discuss the players on each team and also mention players who were excluded that should have made it.
The principal themes include the players' performances and legacies, the impact of being on the Olympic team, and the coaching strategies. The 1992 Dream Team is regarded as one of the greatest basketball teams of all time, with players like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. The 2008 Redeem Team was formed to restore the United States' dominance in basketball after a disappointing performance in 2004. The team included Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade.
On this bonus episode, Uriah, Maurice, and Winston discuss the 2024 Olympic basketball games. They also get a top notch wine tasting education from master sommelier, Michael Jordan. They discuss the biggest threats to Team USA, the top players on the team, and make medal predictions. Is Anthony Edwards a top 3 player on a team packed with elite stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry? Is Serbia a legit threat to defeat Team USA? Which countries do we think will earn bronze, silver, or gold on the ultimate global basketball stage?
Michael provides insight into the wine tasting process and the characteristics of each wine, which features three wines: Jackson Estate Chardonnay, La Crema Pinot Noir, and Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon.
NBA Now & Then: The Greatest Comparisons truly appreciates Michael for joining the show and the Kendall Jackson brand for helping make this special bonus episode possible.
*You must be 21+ to consume alcohol, and if you are, please drink responsibly.
In the first episode of our exclusive 50 | 40 | 90 Interview Series, we discuss Larry Atkins' new book, Foul or Fair: Ethical and Social Issues in Sports. Uriah and Lucas interview Larry about various aspects of his book, but they also discuss multiple issues of ethics related to the NBA. From flopping to load management, and even tanking to sports betting, they dive into some very relevant topics that are part of daily basketball conversations.
Larry also gives his takes on our player comparisons in the end segment known as "The NBA Draft Time Machine".
You can buy Larry's book HERE and follow him on Twitter (X).
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
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Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
