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Jalen Brunson and Chauncey Billups didn't emerge as clutch NBA stars right away despite having stellar college careers. Eventually, they became floor generals for their respective franchises, demonstrating leadership in crucial postseason play.
Who inspired them in their youth to become so focused and determined? How decorated were they as college standouts, and what do their stats reflect in their player make-up? Which player surprised their franchise more in the playoffs? Who or what inadvertently impeded their growth early in their careers?
We answer these questions, and more, on this episode of NBA Now and Then: The Greatest Comparisons.

Maurice steals Ben's thunder, Uriah pushes wrong buttons, and Ben gets tongue-tied. Yet, Lucas takes the cake with the most blunders in this blooper episode of NBA Now and 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.