The Zach Lowe Show Complete NBA Draft Analysis With Tate Frazier and Mo Dakhil. Plus, a Conversation With New Orlando Magic Teammate Desmond Bane.
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Jun 26, 2025 
Tate Frazier, a college basketball expert, and Mo Dakhil, an insightful NBA analyst, join to dissect the latest NBA Draft. They delve into the Pelicans' intriguing choices, Portland's ambitions, and the Hawks' future direction. Later, Desmond Bane, a rising star for the Orlando Magic, shares thrilling insights from a tense Game 7 and reveals his mix of emotions about being traded. His perspective on joining a new team and the Magic's ambitious plans adds a personal touch to the strategic analysis.
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Pelicans' Risky Trade Up
- The Pelicans traded a very high premium to move up 10 spots to draft Derek Queen.
- This was a reckless move given their injury uncertainties and the unprotected future pick given away.
Derek Queen's Unique Fit
- Derek Queen offers creativity, scoring, and leadership on the court with old-school tendencies.
- He complements Zion Williamson and can even play as a small-ball five, making him a versatile fit.
Conditioning Concerns for Duo
- Queen and Zion could face conditioning challenges given both player's histories of fitness issues.
- Playing together may require managing off-court habits carefully to avoid compounding these concerns.