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

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Leif Thulin discusses the merits of drafting using the philosophy of best player available versus drafting for fit. He then analyzes which guards and wings fit the best with the Jazz's young core. Also, Leif points out this draft class may be different in the manner of evaluating potential and upside being less important than finding a player who fits to build alongside rather than around that player.

Who are the best fits for the Jazz to select in the 2024 NBA Draft?

Leif Thulin is joined by Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune. Leif and Andy discuss if the Jazz can acquire stars via trade, who else is available on the trade market and what is the best way to grow the team into contenders. They then discuss who are the best guards and the best wings in the 2024 NBA Draft, debating whether fit plays into the decision of whether to draft a player or should the philosophy of best player available be employed. 

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What NBA Draft prospects and Trade targets make sense for the Jazz according to Andy Larsen?

Leif Thulin explores what does the phrase uttered by Danny Ainge saying the Jazz will go "Big Game Hunting" truly entail. Does trading a ton of assets plus current players to acquire Giannis make the Jazz more likely to contend soon? Does Devin Booker move the needle for the Jazz and how could they get him? Can Brandon Ingram and Lauri paired together entice Jazz fans into not being deadset on tanking? Leif analyzes all aspects of how the trades would work, does he foresee success from these deals and is it actually better than building through the draft patiently.

What trades move the needle for the Jazz to become contenders in the near future?

Leif Thulin looks through the history books on what were regarded as weak draft classes and points out there was little talent at the top but all of the classes yield some all stars. Leif then tries to pick out the players with the most upside to be All-stars at the NBA level and evaluates those players, explaining their pros and cons.

Are there stars to be found in what is considered a weak NBA Draft class?

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, continues his look at the draft prospects by the numbers and he has found the best numbers on any player he has seen in 6 years of running the numbers.  Reed Sheppard peaks out on all numbers in this upcoming NBA draft.

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

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