David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, unveils an exclusive NBA Draft numbers analysis system. This innovative approach breaks down prospects into four categories: athleticism, playmaking, shooting, and creating. Locke reveals key findings, including the importance of transition percentile and spot-up shooting effectiveness as indicators of future NBA success.

The episode focuses on top draft prospects Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, V.J. Edgecomb, and Jeremiah Fears. Locke dissects their statistical profiles, highlighting Flagg's impressive numbers across all categories. The analysis raises questions about Edgecomb's performance in certain areas. Locke also conducts a simulated draft lottery, resulting in the Jazz landing the coveted first pick. The episode concludes with insights on recent NBA playoff games, emphasizing the trend of larger playmakers and the impact of fatigue on team performance.

0:00 Intro: NBA Draft analysis by the numbers
5:40 Breakdown of athleticism and playmaking metrics
15:58 Cooper Flagg's impressive draft metrics
20:36 Comparing top draft prospects' statistics
26:21 Jazz win simulated draft lottery for Cooper Flagg
28:57 Analysis of Nuggets-Clippers and Celtics-Magic games
33:05 Lakers look tired against Timberwolves, outro

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David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and NBA Insider, explores the potential of trading for high-profile players like Zion Williamson, Trae Young, or Lonzo Ball if the Jazz don't secure a top draft pick. He analyzes the success rates of NBA draft picks, revealing a significant drop-off after the fifth selection, and discusses the implications for the Jazz's rebuilding strategy.

The episode delves into the value of established players versus draft picks, with Locke considering trades involving Lauri Markkanen and evaluating young talents like Walker Kessler and Keyonte George. He also examines the challenges of assessing player performance on struggling teams and highlights coach Will Hardy's leadership in maintaining team cohesion during a difficult season. The podcast concludes with insights on the NBA draft lottery simulation and its potential impact on the Jazz's future.

0:00 Intro: Ask Loj segment on Locked On Jazz
5:39 Analyzing NBA draft pick success rates
17:34 Trading Lauri Markkanen: Value and considerations
23:20 NBA Draft Lottery simulation for Jazz
28:36 Evaluating talent on struggling teams
31:41 Will Hardy's growth as a coach

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The Utah Jazz's ability to teach shooting could revolutionize their franchise. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, analyzes the remarkable shooting improvements of Johnny Juzang, Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski, and Isaiah Collier. This newfound skill development changes everything for player acquisition and team building.

Locke compares the Jazz's progress to the Oklahoma City Thunder's success with players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort. He also discusses the NBA playoffs' physical nature, questioning whether excessive holding and grabbing are detrimental to the game's flow. The episode concludes with a late game watch of the Cleveland-Miami matchup, highlighting Donovan Mitchell's stellar performance and the Cavaliers' impressive offensive strategy.

0:00 Intro: Utah Jazz teaching shooting skills
5:45 Kyle Filipowski's shooting improvement journey
8:21 Isaiah Collier's Free Throw Improvement
15:35 Impact of teaching shooting on franchises
24:52 NBA playoff game analysis and concerns
29:30 Outro: Ask LOJ edition preview

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