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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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The Importance of Role Players, OKC’s Impactful Youth and the Underwhelming Cavs with Rob Mahoney and John Fanta
KOC is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney as they discuss how big games from Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace propelled the Thunder to take Game 1 against the Mavs (01:59). Next, KOC is joined by John Fanta, national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports, as they discuss a handful of prospects in a game of "Draft, Stash, or Pass" (21:38). John also shares what he thinks the next steps for the Cavs will be after their disappointing Game 1 loss to the Celtics (56:57).
Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more!
You can read Rob’s article mentioned in today’s episode here.
Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guests: Rob Mahoney and John Fanta
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Should Alex Sarr Go No. 1? Plus, Overtime Elite Prospects in the NBA Draft With OTE GM Damien Wilkins
KOC is joined by Damien Wilkins, former pro basketball player who is now the general manager and head of basketball at Overtime Elite. They discuss the potential of former OTE players Alex Sarr and Rob Dillingham, Damien's thoughts on why the G League Ignite didn't work, how OTE's platform is beneficial for their athletes, playing with Kevin Durant when he first entered the league, and more.
Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more
Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guest: Damien Wilkins
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Anthony Edwards Lessons, Scary NBA Futures, and Rob Dillingham’s Star Upside
KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the offseason plans for the New Orleans Pelicans after they were eliminated by the Thunder (02:02). They debate the futures of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram on the Pels and discuss potential trade targets. Next, they discuss Anthony Edwards’s growth and maturity as a player as he continues to rise to superstardom (18:40). Can Ant and the Timberwolves be the team to dethrone the Nuggets? Also, the guys discuss Rob Dillingham’s potential and debate whether he’s worthy of being the top overall pick (31:28).
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
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Scouting Nikola Topic and Young Players Who Are Shining in the Playoffs
KOC and J. Kyle Mann open up the episode by discussing the return of international prospect Nikola Topic (01:29). Can he rise up the draft boards and be a top pick? Next, the guys look at some of the younger players who are making some noise in the playoffs, starting with the Thunder-Pelicans series (14:01). They discuss Cason Wallace's role with OKC, as well as Herb Jones's and Trey Murphy III's play with the Pels. In looking at the Lakers-Nuggets series, the guys discuss the near-seamless fit that Christian Braun and Peyton Watson have in Denver (33:30). Also, they discuss what the Magic need to do in the offseason and what they’ve liked from the young players on the Heat (38:52).
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
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Victor Wembanyama On His Rookie Season, Learning From KD, and His All-Time Great Potential
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor is joined by Victor Wembanyama, fresh off his phenomenal rookie season with the Spurs. They discuss all things from his first year in the NBA, from getting his name called on draft day to the Spurs' 18-game losing streak, his relationship with Gregg Popovich, and what he plans to work on during the offseason. The potential Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year also shares what lessons he’s learned throughout the season, what moves he would want to steal from other players, expectations for next season, why he feels immune to all the distractions, and so much more.
Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guest: Victor Wembanyama
Editor: Drew Van Steenbergen
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz, Jack Wilson, and Cory McConnell
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UConn Vs. Purdue Takeaways, Bronny James Declares, and a Falling Frenchman
KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss UConn’s national championship win over Purdue and look specifically at the battle of the bigs between Zack Edey and Donovan Clingan, as well as their rise up the draft boards during the NCAA tournament (02:51). They also debate Stephon Castle’s draft ranking. Next, they discuss French prospect Zaccharie Risacher’s struggles and debate where he belongs among this draft class (17:13). They then dive into the news that Bronny James has entered draft while keeping his college eligibility open and share what they think is the best move for him (26:04).
You can read KOC’s article about scouting Bronny James here.
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
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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