The Ringer NBA Show Updated Rookie Comps | Group Chat
Mar 3, 2026
A rookie class check-in that compares breakout young players to established stars. They debate two-way impact versus elite shooting and how that shapes Rookie of the Year chatter. Conversations cover downhill playmakers, surprising sharpshooters, defensive specialists, weird body types, and a roundup of under-the-radar prospects worth watching.
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Kon Knueppel Plays Like An All Time Shooter
- Kon Knueppel (Con) projects as an all-time-level shooter already altering team construction with elite efficiency and volume from three.
- Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann liken him to Ray Allen, Chris Mullen, and Devin Booker for quick off-the-dribble shots and compact, sturdy frame.
Dylan Harper Is A True Downhill Creator
- Dylan Harper is a downhill, low-center-of-gravity creator whose finishing and stop-start craft evoke early James Harden and Jalen Brunson traits.
- Spurs’ context favors long-term upside over immediate fit next to bigs like Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson.
V.J. Edgecombe Is An Explosive Role Player With Upside
- V.J. Edgecombe has explosive open‑court finishing and defensive instincts that fit a winning role quickly, but his craft in halfcourt creating still needs development.
- Hosts compare him to Dwyane Wade, Donovan Mitchell, and Victor Oladipo depending on development.