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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.
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Legends of the Game: John Stockton & Bob Cousy (opens the original)
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Most underrated point guards? Not quite. Discover how John Stockton and Bob Cousy revolutionized basketball with their unmatched playmaking, despite playing in different eras. Stockton’s record-breaking assist totals and Cousy’s jazz-inspired creativity changed the game forever, but why haven't they received their full flowers? In this episode of Basketball Now and Then, we dive deep into the careers, unique styles, and legendary teammates of two all-time greats. You’ll learn how Stockton’s rele
S1.E21 | The 1984 & 1996 NBA Draft Classes (opens the original)
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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 th
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