Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz Locked On Podcast Network

Leif Thulin breaks down how he foresees the teams selecting above the Jazz operating and creates an image of what type of draft board the Jazz may be looking at when they select at 10. Leif does a deep dive on the games of two higher upside, younger wings in Cody Williams and Ron Holland, factoring in their shooting performances Leif witnessed at the Combine. Lastly, Leif analyzes the game of Dalton Knecht, a senior who may have a higher floor and is largely regarded as a safe pick.

Leif Thulin and Richard Stayman react to the NBA Lottery which puts the Jazz drafting 10th along with 29th and 32nd. The two discuss who will be there for the Utah Jazz to draft based on what the rest of the teams figure to do. Leif and Richard name players they would select in best case scenarios that are feasible. The duo debates whether this draft being less star laden impacts the draft philosophy for teams ahead of the Jazz, making the Jazz's calculus different at 10 than in typical drafts. Leif and Richard break down the games of Ron Holland, Cody Williams, Zacharie Risacher and Dalton Knecht.

Leif Thulin discusses his 2024-25 expectations for Lauri Markkanen plus previews the monetary situation regarding extending Lauri. The Jazz will need Lauri to step up and they will need Keyonte George and Taylor Hendricks to take sophomore leaps. Who can those two youngsters emulate and how did their rookies seasons compare to their player comparisons? Also, can the Jazz emulate the Pacers fast-tracking their way to contention?

Leif Thulin labels different players ranked within the top 10 of his Big Board high ceiling or high floor players and explains why he views each as such. Leif then gives comparisons and projections for the roles of each player and why he figures this draft will be seen differently on how to evaluate and prioritize players who have high ceilings or floors. Leif then labels free agency targets for the Jazz to sign.

Leif Thulin discusses the merits of drafting using the philosophy of best player available versus drafting for fit. He then analyzes which guards and wings fit the best with the Jazz's young core. Also, Leif points out this draft class may be different in the manner of evaluating potential and upside being less important than finding a player who fits to build alongside rather than around that player.

Leif Thulin is joined by Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune. Leif and Andy discuss if the Jazz can acquire stars via trade, who else is available on the trade market and what is the best way to grow the team into contenders. They then discuss who are the best guards and the best wings in the 2024 NBA Draft, debating whether fit plays into the decision of whether to draft a player or should the philosophy of best player available be employed.

Enjoy!