Year 2 for Walker Kessler started slow but since the early injury he has been a dominant force defensively and continues to improve his game. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at Walker's defensive impact, team impact and offensive impact as he moves back into the starting lineup.

Lakers are without LeBron James tonight as the Jazz play the Lakers. How does this impact the Lakers and how do you slow down Anthony Davis the same way the Jazz did last time.

Locke takes a second on perspective after the first two losses after the trade deadline.

Locked On Jazz Podcast 

Walker Kessler has shown strong 2nd year growth and the next 28 games are important

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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.

10? The Jazz are picking 10th. Who should the Jazz pick?

Leif Thulin discusses his 2024-25 expectations for Lauri Markkanen plus previews the monetary situation regarding extending Lauri. The Jazz will need Lauri to step up and they will need Keyonte George and Taylor Hendricks to take sophomore leaps. Who can those two youngsters emulate and how did their rookies seasons compare to their player comparisons? Also, can the Jazz emulate the Pacers fast-tracking their way to contention?

Expectations for Lauri and the youngsters in 2024-25 season + Should the Jazz emulate the Pacers?

Leif Thulin labels different players ranked within the top 10 of his Big Board high ceiling or high floor players and explains why he views each as such. Leif then gives comparisons and projections for the roles of each player and why he figures this draft will be seen differently on how to evaluate and prioritize players who have high ceilings or floors. Leif then labels free agency targets for the Jazz to sign.

Walker Kessler has shown strong 2nd year growth and the next 28 games are important

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