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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 1H 34M

S3.E46 | Chet Holmgren & Ralph Sampson

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Episode 46 of Basketball Now & Then highlights a unique big man comparison between Chet Holmgren and Ralph Sampson, two towering players who blend size with surprising agility and skill. Thin frames. Guard-like movement. A different kind of dominance.The hosts explore how Sampson’s height, mobility, and face-up game made him a groundbreaking prospect who challenged traditional expectations for centers. Then there’s Holmgren, a modern rim protector who combines shot-blocking, perimeter shooting, and ball skills in today’s positionless game. Similar archetype, different development. One introduced the idea of skill at that size, the other refines it in a system built to maximize versatility.What connects them? Uncommon skill at uncommon size. By linking Sampson’s trailblazing profile to Holmgren’s modern impact, Basketball Now & Then continues its mission of bridging generations, showing that when big men move like guards, the game evolves.🛒 Shop the official NBA 🏀 Store to grab Chet Holmgren and Ralph Sampson jerseys, gear, and more. Every purchase supports Basketball Now & Then. 🙏🏽 Tap in now.https://nbastore.vwz6.net/chet-holmgren-gear-collectibleshttps://nbastore.vwz6.net/ralph-sampson-gear-collectibles🚨SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW our show TODAY🚨 Visit our website to access hundreds of hours of unique basketball content and see why we are a top rated podcast, downloaded in over 55 countries and ranked in the Top 100 basketball podcasts.Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on SpotifyYou can also follow us on social media at:YouTube: @BBall_NowandThenTwitter (X): @BBallNowandThenInstagram: @bball_nowandthenFacebook: @Basketball Now & ThenTikTok: @bball_nowandthenThreads: @bball_nowandthenPinterest: @bball_nowandthenFor EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcast.Listen on PatreonThanks for being a valued member of our basketball comparison community! 🙏* 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.

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