David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider,  breaks down the last 14 NBA Draft and gives each pick a number value and the analysis values each pick and how a draft plays out.

Locke takes a look at each picks value and then looks over the last 14 years and looks at what is a good draft v. bad draft.  If this year is a bad draft what is it we can really expect and how bad is a bad draft?  

Then Locke looks back over some of the trades of the past years from this spectrum, the OG Anuaoby, Rudy Gobert and the Donovan Mitchell trades.

The reality of NBA Draft by the numbers and what is a bad draft

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The NBA created the parody it wants and will have the their 6th champ in 6 years and it is good news for the Utah Jazz.  What can we learn from the final 4 of the NBA.  Depth matters and stars are important but not the end all without a complete roster.

The NBA has what it wants and it is good for the Utah Jazz plus a look at who will be at #10

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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?

The reality of NBA Draft by the numbers and what is a bad draft

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