S2.E41 | Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Pippen

Episode 41 of Basketball Now & Then locks in on a dominant two-way comparison between Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Pippen, two wings who defined excellence on both ends of the floor. Defense first. Offense when needed. Winning always.

The hosts explore how Pippen’s versatility, playmaking, and defensive brilliance made him the ultimate all-around weapon during a championship dynasty. Then there’s Kawhi, a modern superstar who pairs lockdown defense with elite shot-making and quiet efficiency. Similar impact, different demeanor. One orchestrated and facilitated, the other dominates with precision and control.

What connects them? Two-way greatness. By linking Pippen’s all-around mastery to Kawhi’s modern dominance, Basketball Now & Then continues its mission of bridging generations, proving that players who can control both ends of the floor are the foundation of winning basketball.

Chris Wylde, who covers the Clippers in LA and has the longest-running Clippers Podcast called CLIPCAST, joins as a special guest co-host to bring out some intriguing similarities and distinctions between Leonard and Pippen. You can follow the show on Instagram.

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* With our classic episodes and legends series, we compare basketball players, not necessarily to see who is better, but to juxtapose their basketball journeys for the enrichment of the game.