David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, explores the potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market following Milwaukee's playoff collapse. He analyzes the Jazz's assets and ability to make a competitive offer, comparing them to other teams like Houston and Detroit. Locke also examines the draft prospects of Jace Richardson and Noa Essengue, highlighting Richardson's impressive shooting percentages and Essengue's concerning numbers.
The episode dives into the nuances of NBA draft analytics, focusing on transition, isolation, and shooting percentages as predictors of NBA success. Locke breaks down the implications of various shooting metrics, including spot-up, catch-and-shoot, and off-the-dribble percentages. He also discusses the late-game performances in recent playoff matchups, particularly the Bucks' collapse against Indiana and Detroit's win over New York, emphasizing Cade Cunningham's isolation struggles and Jalen Duren's crucial offensive rebounds.
0:00 Intro: Giannis sweepstakes and Jazz involvement5:13 Detroit and Miami as potential Giannis suitors10:23 Analyzing NBA draft prospects by the numbers15:59 Jace Richardson's impressive shooting stats21:37 Evaluating international prospects like Noa Essengue27:17 NBA draft lottery simulation results32:25 Breaking down Milwaukee's late-game collapse
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