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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 55 MIN

Special Episode: The 2009 & 2011 NBA Draft Classes

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In this episode, Lucas, Uriah, Ben, and Maurice dive into the 2009 and 2011 NBA drafts, comparing the top picks and analyzing the impact of players like Blake Griffin, Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving, and Kawhi Leonard.They discuss the significance of redrafting these classes, the evolution of player roles in the NBA, and highlight sleeper picks that emerged from these drafts. The conversation emphasizes the importance of player development and the subjective nature of comparing talent across different eras.The Basketball Now & Then team gives their top picks from the 2009 and 2011 NBA drafts, analyzing players' careers, contributions, and overall impact on the game. They delve into the strengths and weaknesses of each draft class, comparing star power and depth, and ultimately debate which draft is superior.🚨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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