Matt: This comparison was a no-brainer.
Kevin: One died and was brought back to life. The other nearly died and is about to lead a team to the NBA Finals.
Matt: The King in the North, meet the King in the WFC.
Kevin: I’d follow Zhaire into battle without thinking. I’d kill for him, I’d die for him.
Matt: Something I found striking when coming up with comparisons: Jon was raised among Starks, but was more or less an outsider in his Winterfell home. Zhaire Smith was raised by the Sixers, but was selected by the Suns 16th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft.