Basketball Now & Then: The Greatest Comparisons

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: Uriah Young, Lucas Johnson, Ben Franczuszki, and Maurice Huggins We also compare NBA categories on special episodes such as dunk contests, draft classes, and rivalries.Enjoy our show and...

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Episodes (101)

Sunday S3.E55 | Jrue Holiday & Gary Payton, Sr.
Wed Apr 15th Special Guest: Neil Boyle
Sun Apr 12th Season 3 Bloopers: Part 2

Basketball Now & Then: The Greatest Comparisons

Apr 19, 2026
2½ hours
95 MB

Episode 55 of Basketball Now & Then locks in on elite perimeter defense with a gritty guard comparison between Gary Payton and Jrue Holiday, two players who built their reputations on toughness, intelligence, and shutting down the opposition. Pressure defense. Physical play. No easy possessions. The hosts explore how Payton’s intensity, trash talk, and defensive dominance earned him the nickname “The Glove,” making him one of the greatest defensive guards in NBA history. Then there’s Holiday, a modern two-way standout who combines strength, positioning, and discipline to guard the league’s best players. Similar mindset, different environments. One thrive...

Basketball Now & Then: The Greatest Comparisons

S3.E55 | Jrue Holiday & Gary Payton, Sr.

Basketball Now & Then: The Greatest Comparisons

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