Episode 53 of Basketball Now & Then towers above the rest with a massive center comparison between Zach Edey and Yao Ming, two giants who dominate through size, touch, and presence in the paint. Height that changes everything. Soft hands. A constant interior threat.

The hosts explore how Yao’s footwork, scoring touch, and global impact made him one of the most unique centers in NBA history. Then there’s Edey, a modern dominant force at the collegiate level who uses size, positioning, and efficiency to control games around the rim. Similar physical advantages, different stages. One proved it on the NBA stage, the other is building his path with a traditional post game in today’s evolving basketball landscape.

What connects them? Size with skill. By linking Yao’s polished dominance to Edey’s interior control, Basketball Now & Then continues its mission of bridging generations, showing that when giants combine touch and discipline, they become nearly impossible to stop.

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* With our classic episodes and legends series, we compare basketball players, not necessarily to see who is better, but to juxtapose their basketball journeys for the enrichment of the game.