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Jovan Buha welcomes Sam Vecenie of The Athletic and Game Theory Podcast to preview the Los Angeles Lakers' plans for the 2024 NBA Draft.
Jovan and Sam discuss the passing of Jerry West, the Lakers’ plans at No. 17, the prospects Sam likes in that range, if LA will draft the best player available or for need/position, Zach Edey, Bronny James, LA potentially acquiring another second-round pick, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis entering Year 2, Max Christie’s free-agency market, Dan Hurley and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:39 Rest in peace Jerry West
6:30 Lakers’ No. 17 pick in Sam’s latest mock
9:10 Will draft BPA or best fit/position?
15:17 Which other players make sense at No. 17?
19:05 Odds the Lakers trade the No. 17 pick?
23:23 Bronny James at No. 55?
27:56 What is Bronny’s ceiling in the draft?
29:50 Any buzz about LA acquiring another second-round pick?
33:46 Jalen Hood-Schifino entering Year 2
38:03 Maxwell Lewis entering Year 2
41:12 Max Christie’s restricted free agency and his market
51:36 Sam’s take on LA’s Dan Hurley pursuit
59:26 Check out Sam’s NBA Draft guide!
1:01:16 Outro
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Jovan Buha welcomes Sam Vecenie of The Athletic and Game Theory Podcast to preview the Los Angeles Lakers' plans for the 2024 NBA Draft.
Jovan and Sam discuss the passing of Jerry West, the Lakers’ plans at No. 17, the prospects Sam likes in that range, if LA will draft the best player available or for need/position, Zach Edey, Bronny James, LA potentially acquiring another second-round pick, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis entering Year 2, Max Christie’s free-agency market, Dan Hurley and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:39 Rest in peace Jerry West
6:30 Lakers’ No. 17 pick in Sam’s latest mock
9:10 Will draft BPA or best fit/position?
15:17 Which other players make sense at No. 17?
19:05 Odds the Lakers trade the No. 17 pick?
23:23 Bronny James at No. 55?
27:56 What is Bronny’s ceiling in the draft?
29:50 Any buzz about LA acquiring another second-round pick?
33:46 Jalen Hood-Schifino entering Year 2
38:03 Maxwell Lewis entering Year 2
41:12 Max Christie’s restricted free agency and his market
51:36 Sam’s take on LA’s Dan Hurley pursuit
59:26 Check out Sam’s NBA Draft guide!
1:01:16 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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