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Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and the Success of Second-Gen NBA Players With Tom Haberstroh

KOC and Tom talk about the “nepo ballers” in this draft class before giving some thoughts on Zach Edey

By Kevin O'Connor
2024 NBA Combine Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/NBAE via Getty Images


KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports to discuss his latest article detailing the impact of second-generation players in the NBA, and how it could affect Bronny James (03:43). They dive into the history of second-gen players and how the sons of former NBA players can find success despite the scrutiny that comes with being, as Tom calls it, a “nepo baller.” Then, they discuss some of the nepo ballers in this draft class, including Devin Carter and Reed Sheppard. They also try to understand Zaccharie Risacher’s appeal, give some thoughts on Zach Edey, and predict Bronny James’s pro career.

Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more!

You can read Tom’s article mentioned in this episode here.

Host: Kevin O’Connor
Guest: Tom Haberstroh
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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