The Utah Jazz are in New Orleans and David Locke, the radio voice of the Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at what makes Rudy Gobert so great, previews the Pelicans, defends Matt Harpring and why do we care about what national people say.
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LOCKED ON JAZZ - What makes Rudy great?  Getting ready for Pelicans and live questions on a Thursday

Locked On Jazz podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Utah Jazz and the NBA. Jazz Radio Play-by-Play announcer David Locke provides expert, local analysis and post-game highlights. Locked On Jazz takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Jazz locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Jazz podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Leif Thulin analyzes the 2024 rookie class and discusses the games of Donovan Clingan, Dalton Knecht and Isaiah Collier. Leif then speaks about the value of a ready to play rookie like Jaime Jacquez Jr or Brandin Podziemski and who could resemble this type of player from the 2024 Draft Class. Lastly, Jaden McDaniels and Peyton Watson make a tremendous impacts on the Western Conference's elite teams. They were picked 28th and 30th respectively so Leif investigates who could mimic their impact for the Jazz to select at 29 and 32.

Who is 2024's Jaime Jacquez Jr. or Jaden McDaniels?

Leif Thulin discusses what is next on the Jazz's ascension to contending in the NBA Playoffs. He addresses the glaring question of who can lead the Jazz there. Is it Lauri or Keyonte? Or is it neither? Leif then breaks down the 2024 top flight of Draft Prospects featuring analysis on Alexander Sarr, Nikola Topic and Zacharie Risacher. Lastly, Leif dissects what allowed Denver to overcome the 20 point deficit in order to beat the Lakers and how can the Jazz use Playoff basketball to form their moves this offseason.

What is the Jazz's timeline for true contention and who is the star?

Leif Thulin is joined by Richard Stayman (MavsDraft) discussing who the prospects are for the Jazz to select if within the top 4 of the NBA Draft. They then debate who is the pick if the Jazz and their 26 percent chance to do so,  do land within the top 4. Leif and Richard also debate if the same prospects they like at 4 for the Jazz are also going to be available at 8. Is it better to have a lower pick in this draft? And who can accelerate the Jazz's chances to compete by being a steal at 29 or 32 with the 2nd and 3rd picks of the 2024 NBA Draft for the Utah Jazz?

Who should the Draft in the top 4 or at 8? Is it the Same Prospect? Draft Talk with @MavsDraft

Leif Thulin breaks down the games of Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, and Stephon Castle. Leif provides the pros and cons for the Jazz to select in the NBA Draft between that crop of guards. Then, he gives his takeaways from the NBA Playoffs Game 1's and how it is relevant to the Utah Jazz in how they can shape their team by learning from other teams. Leif gives a pitch that the Jazz must adopt a mindset of building a team with a lack redundancy  per the ideas of Calvin Booth, the GM of the Nuggets. Lastly, Leif explains that the Orlando Magic may be a team for the Jazz to emulate to turn them from a lottery team into a Playoff team.

What can the Jazz learn from the Playoffs and which team can the Jazz emulate?

Leif Thulin analyzes some of the top wings available in the 2024 NBA Draft, breaking down the games of Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland and Cody Williams. Leif discusses where the Jazz could possibly land in the lottery based on the mathematically derived chances of the Jazz landing each pick. He then reviews and rates the 2023-24 season for Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh. Lastly, Leif previews the offseason for the Jazz by guessing who stays and who is on the way out of Utah based on context and Danny Ainge's comments.

LOCKED ON JAZZ - What makes Rudy great? Getting ready for Pelicans and live questions on a Thursday

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