On this bonus episode, Uriah, Maurice, and Winston discuss the 2024 Olympic basketball games. They also get a top notch wine tasting education from master sommelier, Michael Jordan. They discuss the biggest threats to Team USA, the top players on the team, and make medal predictions. Is Anthony Edwards a top 3 player on a team packed with elite stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry? Is Serbia a legit threat to defeat Team USA? Which countries do we think will earn bronze, silver, or gold on the ultimate global basketball stage?

Michael provides insight into the wine tasting process and the characteristics of each wine, which features three wines: Jackson Estate Chardonnay, La Crema Pinot Noir, and Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon.

NBA Now & Then: The Greatest Comparisons truly appreciates Michael for joining the show and the Kendall Jackson brand for helping make this special bonus episode possible.

*You must be 21+ to consume alcohol, and if you are, please drink responsibly.

In the first episode of our exclusive 50 | 40 | 90 Interview Series, we discuss Larry Atkins' new book, Foul or Fair: Ethical and Social Issues in Sports. Uriah and Lucas interview Larry about various aspects of his book, but they also discuss multiple issues of ethics related to the NBA. From flopping to load management, and even tanking to sports betting, they dive into some very relevant topics that are part of daily basketball conversations.

Larry also gives his takes on our player comparisons in the end segment known as "The NBA Draft Time Machine".

You can buy Larry's book HERE and follow him on Twitter (X).

For months, we have been objective in our comparisons, but for this episode we reveal our personal picks. If players from each comparison were to be selected over the other in the same draft, who would we pick? Damian Lillard over Reggie Miller? James Harden over Allen Iverson? Jayson Tatum over Paul Pierce? We look back at these comparisons, along with all of the others, and explain who we would choose and why.

We also reflect on our most memorable episodes and laugh it up at our favorite bloopers. In the end, we list several comparison episodes that will be released in the fall for season two.

We thank all of our followers for being part of our NBA comparisons journey and hope to hear from you throughout the off-season.

Don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Also, feel free to share with your NBA friends and leave a review! We would love to hear from you.

NBA players are getting into the wine business now more than ever. So, we devoted this comparison episode to two Top 75 NBA stars and their wine. Are their wines as delicious as their games are legendary? Listen to find out.

Whether you are a rookie to sipping wine or a veteran at tasting it, we got everyone covered. Lucas, Maurice, Ben, Uriah, and Winston feature four wines by tasting and reviewing them for the casual or die-hard NBA fan. Join us for laughs and good memories as we look back on the careers of James Harden and Dwyane Wade as they branch off into the wine industry.

Wines we featured include:

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

Kendall Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon

J-Harden Cabernet Sauvignon

Wade Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

You must be 21+ to drink alcohol.

Please drink responsibly.

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.