Imagining Siakam With the Warriors, the Bucks' Championship-Caliber Defense, and Why a Two-Day Draft Makes Sense
Jan 12, 2024
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Grizzlies' silver linings after Morant's injury, dominant wins by Bucks and Thunder. Leonard's contract extension, Warriors making players available. Expanding NBA draft to two days, Bulls' dilemma with DeRozan.
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Quick takeaways
Expanding the NBA draft to two days could improve the overall draft process and create more opportunities for trades and player evaluation.
The recent success of the New Orleans Pelicans indicates potential for future improvements and enhanced competitiveness.
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NBA teams should consider a two-day draft
An NBA draft spread over two days could enhance the broadcast and provide more in-depth analysis, allowing for a focus on each player and engaging fans. The extended format could also create more opportunities for trades and player evaluation. Such a change would improve the overall draft process and make room for potential future rounds.
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Verno and KOC discuss the silver linings for the Grizzlies after Ja Morant suffered a season-ending injury before moving on to the dominant wins by the Bucks and Thunder (02:28). The guys break down Kawhi Leonard's contract extension with the Clippers and discuss why the Warriors are right in making everyone except Steph Curry available ahead of the trade deadline (22:40). Next, KOC explains why expanding the NBA draft to two days is a good idea before the guys discuss what the Bulls should do with DeMar DeRozan (40:19).
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