The Athletic NBA Daily NBA Draft Check in with Sam Vecenie | Slam N Jam
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Nov 28, 2025 Sam Vecenie, a draft analyst at The Athletic and co-host of the Game Theory Podcast, dives into the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft with hosts Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers. They gauge if Darryn Peterson lives up to the hype and discuss the intriguing start of Cam Boozer, including his unique struggles. Vecenie shares insights on AJ Dybantsa's prospects and personality traits of top players. A lightning round tests their knowledge on rookie stats while highlighting rising stars like Kingston Flemings and the standout Braylon Mullins.
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Darryn Peterson Projects As A Primary Creator
- Darryn Peterson profiles as an ultra-complete guard who can handle heavy playmaking duties on and off the ball.
- Sam Vecenie says his reads, pull-up shooting and finishing make him a natural candidate to be a primary ball-handler long-term.
Boozer Needs To Relearn Finishing Moves
- Cam Boozer is elite offensively but must retool finishing against stronger, more athletic defenders.
- Vecenie notes Boozer's perimeter improvements but says finishing hiccups stem from never needing advanced gather footwork earlier in his career.
Boozer's Defense Is Underrated
- Boozer is a smarter-than-expected defender with strong positioning and communication.
- Vecenie compares him to a more modern Kevin Love: solid defensively with room to grow as a shooter.