The Ringer NBA Show Redraft Speedrun: Revisiting the Top Fives of the Past Five Drafts | Group Chat
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Mar 20, 2026 They sprint through redrafts of the top five picks from the last five drafts, debating who rises or falls. They dissect player comparisons like Mobley vs Barnes, Chet vs Jalen Williams, and Paolo vs Duren. Big-name recasts include Wembanyama at the top and debates over Scoot, Stefan, and 2025 prospects Harper and Khan. They also react to Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung and its roster impact.
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Cade Cunningham Health Changes Playoff And Award Outlook
- Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung is a major, non-standard health issue that clouds his playoff availability and All-NBA candidacy.
- Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney stress this isn't a routine rehab and it could affect Detroit's playoff seeding and Cade's long-term perception.
Defensive Versatility Trumps Ceiling In 2021 Redraft Debate
- The 2021 class reshuffle centers on defense-versus-offense tradeoffs with Scotty Barnes and Evan Mobley interchangeable near the top.
- Rob Mahoney favors Barnes' disruptive switching and playmaking while Justin Verrier values Mobley's offensive ceiling.
Scoring Totals Don't Equal Draft Class Value
- Jalen Green leads total points from the 2021 class despite other breakout names, reflecting different career trajectories for scoring versus all-around impact.
- The hosts note Green's scoring but place Franz Wagner and others higher for fit.