Episode 311 - NBA Draft Reaction

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to an NBA draft which saw all five Duke starters drafted in the top 50. Topics discussed include: The way Cooper Flagg handled the draft process Flagg's positional fit in Dallas Kon Knueppel's meteoric rise over the course of the season Knueppel's fit alongside LaMelo Ball Charlotte's lack of a lob threat after trading Mark Williams Khaman Maluach's emotional reaction to being drafted 10th Maluach's role in Phoenix after Phoenix traded for Mark Williams Sion James being selected 33rd by Charlotte How James' year at Duke boosted his stock Whether James will crack the main rotation Tyrese Proctor being drafted 49th by Cleveland What it means for Proctor to have avoided slipping out of the draft Finally, they finish by discussing Jon Scheyer as a talent evaluator. What does the rise of players like Knueppel and Jared McCain, as well as the fact that Cedric Coward was drafted #11, say about Scheyer's scouting abilities? 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