Andrew Schlecht is here to take over the Game Theory Podcast feed and ask Sam questions about the 2023 NBA Draft class. Particularly, we're going to dive into the perceived weaknesses of 2023 NBA Draft prospects. Are the weaknesses for these prospects true or false? Overhyped or underhyped? 
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2023 NBA Draft: Are the weaknesses for the top prospects true, false, overhyped or realistic?

Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.

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Our NBA Mock Drafts have told you what direction teams may go but we're revealing who our favorite players are in the 2024 NBA Draft. One of these players could be the steal of the draft. Refine your style with @CutsClothing and get 20% off with code GAMETHEORY at https://www.cutsclothing.com/GAMETHEORY! #CutsPartner Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie 
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 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. 
 Episode Guide 0:00 Intro 4:54 Cam Spencer 5:53 Ron Holmes 7:23 Dalton Knecht 20:06 Devin Carter 32:44 Special Message 35:10 DaRon Holmes 45:10 Bub Carrington 57:03 Jalen Tyson 1:06:34 Jared McCain 1:14:49 Oso Ighodaro 1:23:23 Jamal Shead 1:30:47 Honorable Mentions 1:52:03 Outro   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Favorite Prospects in 2024 NBA Draft

We react instantly to what went down in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Plus take fan Q&A; around the upcoming NBA Draft.  
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 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. 
 Episode Rundown 0:00 Intro 1:00 Celtics-Mavericks Game 4, a total walkover 17:30 NBA Draft Q and A 18:20 Are Green Room Invites First Round Guarantees? 23:00 Jakob Poeltl a Raptors building block? 27:50 What in the hell do the Pistons do at No. 5?  33:20 What I would do if I was Atlanta 34:55 Cody Williams Draft Stock 37:00 Consensus non-lottery player with the best chance to become a star? 42:45 Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Plans 48:10 How deep is this draft compared to past drafts? 54:40 Terrence Shannon Draft Stock post-acquittal 1:00:25 Beekman/Dunn Draft Stock 1:02:25 Should the Jazz tank? 1:05:00 Differences between Furphy and Risacher 1:06:45 How do the big prospects in this draft project in terms of modern playoff basketball? 1:13:10 Bulls Draft Plans 1:15:30 Devin Carter Draft Stock 1:20:25 Raptors Draft Plans 1:22:25 What big best fits the Grizzlies outside of Clingan? 1:26:50 Leonard Miller Draft stock in 2024? 1:27:15 Where would Dereck Lively be taken in this draft? 1:30:40 Should Spurs take Bronny James? Also: quick look at international early entry deadline 1:37:00 Dink Pate? What next?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 NBA Draft Q&A, NBA Finals Game 4 INSTANT Reaction on Mavs-Celtics

The latest NBA Mock Draft from Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon. 
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 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Mock Draft 4.0, New #1 Pick?!

Instant Reaction to Game 2 of the NBA Finals plus Heat and Kings offseason preview. 
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 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Finals Game 2 INSTANT Reaction

We react to the Boston Celtics dominating the Dallas Mavericks at home. Plus is Dan Hurley going to the Los Angeles Lakers? 
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 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 NBA Draft: Are the weaknesses for the top prospects true, false, overhyped or realistic?

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