Welcome to our Dalton Knecht episode! We break down his game to see if there's more than just the jump shooting potential, then we discuss his fit on the Lakers, the ROY race, and the context of his age and success in the NBA. We add a lot more color to his game, so tune in for a really good discussion on a Dalton and how his game fits in the greater NBA and the future of the league.

Next week, we will do a special Young Guys draft: We take the players in the 2024, 2023, and 2022 draft classes, put them in a massive pool, and attempt to build our own NBA teams with them. More than anything else, we'll be able to put all the players in comparison with one another and their effectiveness for what we see as the future of the NBA. Make sure to tune in next week after you enjoy this one!

00:00 Introduction to Dalton Knecht's stats and NBA Combine

06:59 Defense

20:19 Offense

34:01 Team Fit and Role on the Lakers

44:26 The Age Question

51:39 Player Comparisons and Potential

55:55 Rookie of the Year Predictions

57:53 Next Episode Young Players Draft Preview

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We continue our scouting series with Zach Edey! We analyze his game and break him down, and we'll let the cat out of the bag early: we both really like him. What really matters is, will it work in the NBA? And will he get the opportunity to do it? Tune in to find out.

You'll see a deeper look into the state of the low post in the modern NBA thanks to Noah's analysis, and see how Edey can get his pathway to minutes. Stick around to the very end to see how we'd split up our betting money for the 2024-2025 Rookie of the Year race.

Next week, our focus will be on the other dominant college scorer of this draft class: Dalton Knecht of the Los Angeles Lakers.

00:00 Introduction to Zach Edey's Stats, Summer League, and Combine

03:04 Offense

07:42 Philosophizing the Low Post in the Modern NBA

35:27 Defense

41:58 Grizzlies Fit and Future Potential

50:47 Rookie of the Year Investment Game

57:44 Final Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

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We finally come back to some 2024 rookies! This time we have a preview of Nikola Topic, who may very well be a 2025 rookie himself depending on how this year goes. Drafted 12th into OKC, we'll break him down to see what he can provide the Thunder and how he stacks up to other point guard prospects in both the 2024 and 2025 draft classes! This episode really puts the point guard conversation into context, so don't miss it!

Stay tuned next week when we finally shift away from guards and the perimeter entirely by examining the Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Edey.

00:00 Welcome and Intro to Nikola Topic

03:11 Standout Stats and Defensive Analysis

20:03 Offensive Analysis

41:36 Role in OKC and Potential

44:36 Player Comparisons

47:58 Investment Game

58:23 Final Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

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