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The Ringer's NBA Draft Show Ringer NBA
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The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann take an in-depth look at who’s got next for the NBA’s future as they bring you 'The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show.' They’ll drop their takes on the rising and falling stocks of the best and brightest prospects in the 2024 draft class. This is a podcast for fans of every team, whether you’re tanking for ping-pong balls or you’re in search of sleepers later in the draft. Kevin and Kyle will break it all down every week, as well as revisit and re-draft recent draft classes and get into how the league’s evolution could inform what’s valuable in a prospect of the future.
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Do Combine Numbers Really Matter? Plus, Three Teams Who Could Move Up, and the Bobi Klintman Interview
KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the underwhelming combine numbers from Zaccharie Risacher, and debate whether the unexpected results from Risacher and other international prospects will affect their draft stock (00:52). Also, they discuss three teams who could potentially move up in the draft. Next, the guys discuss which prospects they probably have ranked too low (24:19), before KOC is joined by potential first-round pick Bobi Klintman (35:53). They discuss which players he compares himself to, being an emotional defender, what he needs to do to improve his 3-point shooting, playing basketball while growing up in Sweden, and more.
Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more!
Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Bobi Klintman
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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7 Questions About the NBA Finals, Plus the Cody Williams Interview
After watching the Celtics take a 2-0 series lead over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals, KOC raises seven questions on how both Boston and Dallas can potentially affect the draft (00:47). Next, KOC is joined by potential lottery pick Cody Williams from Colorado (13:36). They discuss his close relationship with his brother, Jalen Williams of the OKC Thunder, and how Cody will forge his own path in the NBA.
Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more!
Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guest: Cody Williams
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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A Conversation With Matas Buzelis and Mock Draft Grades
KOC and J. Kyle Mann go through KOC’s recently released mock draft and hand out grades for some of the selections (01:15). Next, KOC is joined by one of the top prospects in the class, Matas Buzelis (28:10). They talk about which older players are an inspiration for him, the level of talent in the G League, the folding of the G League Ignite, why he believes his shooting numbers were down this season, what he’s learned from watching Jaden McDaniels this postseason, and more.
Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more!
Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Matas Buzelis
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Mock Draft Questions With Jonathan Givony, College Sleepers With Tate Frazier, and a Devin Carter Interview
KOC is joined by Jonathan Givony from ESPN Draft Express to break down his recently released mock draft, the Spurs' priorities this offseason, what makes Zach Edey appealing, and whether the Lakers will actually keep their draft pick (01:00). Next, Tate Frazier of 'One Shining Podcast' joins the show to build out a roster of his favorite college basketball sleepers (32:59). Lastly, KOC is joined by lottery prospect Devin Carter (47:11). They discuss his unorthodox shooting motion, defensive mentality, why he believes he can fit in any scheme, and so much more.
Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more!
Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guests: Jonathan Givony, Tate Frazier, and Devin Carter
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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NBA Playoff Lessons, Bronny James Update, and the Jared McCain Interview
KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss what lessons can be learned from the playoffs that can be applied to this year's NBA draft class (01:25). They go through several prospects with the lens of them playing in the playoffs. What can Rob Dillingham learn from T.J. McConnell? Would the potential top overall pick Alex Sarr even be on the court for any of the available teams? They also debate what the Suns are possibly thinking by working out Bronny James (33:50). Can Mat Ishbia actually lure LeBron to Phoenix? Next, KOC is joined by projected lottery pick Jared McCain, as they dive into what type of player Jared is, player comps, journaling, and so much more (38:37).
Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more!
Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Jared McCain
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Ron Holland’s NBA Potential, Shooting Struggles, and Best Fits
KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the NBA potential of prospect Ron Holland from the NBA G League Ignite (01:22). They dive into his shooting inefficiency, what his role at the next level could be, and why team fit will be extremely important with him. Next, KOC is joined by Ron Holland himself to discuss what lessons he learned from losing on the Ignite, his defensive potential, how he continues to build his offense, and more (24:12).
Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more!
Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Ron Holland
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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