The Phoenix Suns might be the death of the super team as they flame out in the first round of the NBA playoffs and now take all the burden of being a team over the 2nd apron.   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at this and thinks it could be a bad trend for the Utah Jazz.

It's the death of the super team and that is bad for the Utah Jazz

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Leif Thulin pitches the idea of drafting the French teenager Tidjane Salaun at 10. Leif analyzes the appeal of drafting a raw talent in Salaun and begs the question of how raw is Salaun? Leif compares Salaun to Colorado's Cody Williams and makes an argument for each. Then, Leif compares Zacharie Risacher to Ron Holland, asking do you trust upside or floor more. Lastly, Leif ranks out his top three candidates to select at 29.

Should the Jazz draft a high upside player not present at the NBA Combine at 10?

Leif Thulin breaks down the pros and cons of the Jazz trading up in this draft class that is deemed weak. Is Stephon Castle the guy the Jazz brass have their eyes on? Leif analyzes Castle's NBA Combine performance and more. Leif creates packages of deals that would enable the Jazz to make moves up in the draft and discusses the merits of that sort of deal. Lastly, he talks the pros and cons of going after Miles Bridges as the Jazz are rumored to be considering.

Should the Jazz trade up from 10 to get Stephon Castle + Miles Bridges rumors

Leif Thulin is joined by Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft)/ Locked on NBA Big Board host to analyze which players improved their stocks at the NBA Combine. They also debate on who their preferences for the Jazz to select in that range are and if the Combine performances influence the evaluation. Leif mentions Baylor Scheiermann as his lead contender for the Jazz to select at 29 and Richard talks about the improving stock of Carlton Carrington and Adem Bona. Also, should the Jazz keep all 3 picks?

NBA Combine Reactions: Who played their way up into consideration the Jazz at 29 and 32?

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.

Meet the Wings who the Jazz will take at 10!

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.

It's the death of the super team and that is bad for the Utah Jazz

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