With one week left until the draft lottery, KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss which teams have the most and least to gain in the lotto before spinning the Tankathon wheel to have one last mock draft.
Nos. 1-5 (22:22)
Nos. 6-10 (35:47)
Nos. 11-14 (45:19)

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Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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2023 NBA Mock Draft: The Final Pre-Lottery Edition

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann take an in-depth look at who’s got next for the NBA’s future as they bring you 'The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show.' They’ll drop their takes on the rising and falling stocks of the best and brightest prospects in the 2024 draft class. This is a podcast for fans of every team, whether you’re tanking for ping-pong balls or you’re in search of sleepers later in the draft. Kevin and Kyle will break it all down every week, as well as revisit and re-draft recent draft classes and get into how the league’s evolution could inform what’s valuable in a prospect of the future.

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KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the NBA potential of prospect Ron Holland from the NBA G League Ignite (01:22). They dive into his shooting inefficiency, what his role at the next level could be, and why team fit will be extremely important with him. Next, KOC is joined by Ron Holland himself to discuss what lessons he learned from losing on the Ignite, his defensive potential, how he continues to build his offense, and more (24:12).

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Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Ron Holland
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Ron Holland’s NBA Potential, Shooting Struggles, and Best Fits

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the ripple effect on the league after the Hawks won the NBA draft lottery and the different paths Atlanta can take with the top pick (02:01). Do the Hawks trade Trae Young? What about Dejounte Murray? They then discuss other big winners  from the lotto (11:22), as well as losers (22:05). Also, which prospects have impressed at the start of this year's NBA Combine (28:16).

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Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Lotto Winners and Losers, Plus Combine Reaction: Bronny James, Devin Carter, and More

The Hawks win the lottery! KOC reacts to the draft lotto results and discusses the many paths that the Hawks can go now that they have the first pick and gives a quick mock draft (00:56). He is then joined by potential no. 1 pick Alex Sarr as they discuss his overall development, growing to love playing defense, importance of having a consistent jumper, how his older brother motivates him, and so much more (05:32).

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Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guest: Alex Sarr
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Mock Draft 1.0, Lottery Reaction, and a Conversation With Alex Sarr

KOC is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney as they discuss how big games from Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace propelled the Thunder to take Game 1 against the Mavs (01:59).  Next, KOC is joined by John Fanta, national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports, as they discuss a handful of prospects in a game of "Draft, Stash, or Pass" (21:38). John also shares what he thinks the next steps for the Cavs will be after their disappointing Game 1 loss to the Celtics (56:57).

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You can read Rob’s article mentioned in today’s episode here.

Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guests: Rob Mahoney and John Fanta
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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The Importance of Role Players, OKC’s Impactful Youth and the Underwhelming Cavs with Rob Mahoney and John Fanta

KOC is joined by Damien Wilkins, former pro basketball player who is now the general manager and head of basketball at Overtime Elite. They discuss the potential of former OTE players Alex Sarr and Rob Dillingham, Damien's thoughts on why the G League Ignite didn't work, how OTE's platform is beneficial for their athletes, playing with Kevin Durant when he first entered the league, and more.

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Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guest: Damien Wilkins
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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2023 NBA Mock Draft: The Final Pre-Lottery Edition

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