Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing LaMelo Ball’s impressive rookie season and the Charlotte Hornets’ fun young core (1:20). Then they give out midterm grades to six young guys across the league, including James Wiseman, Nic Claxton, and Deandre Ayton (29:27). Lastly, this week’s Draft Class features the G League Ignite’s Jalen Green. Tjarks talks about his recent Ringer piece on Green, Green’s season so far in the G League, and his potential in the NBA (1:10:01).
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