The Bill Simmons Podcast

NBA Draftapalooza Part 3: Winners and Losers From Draft Night With Kevin O’Connor and Tate Frazier

Jun 23, 2023

Kevin O’Connor, an NBA Draft expert for The Ringer, and Tate Frazier, a college basketball contributor, break down the NBA draft night. They explore the surprising Hornets' pick of Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson and the unexpected slide of Cam Whitmore to 20. The pair discuss the Mavericks' bold trade moves, the Wizards' strategic shifts, and the promising futures of teams like the Thunder and Rockets. Their analysis is peppered with humor and keen insights, making for an engaging discussion on player potentials and draft strategies.

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Episode guests

Tate Frazier

Kevin O’Connor

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

NBA Draft Dynamics: Choices and Implications

11min

Analyzing NBA Draft Choices and Team Strategies

5min

Evaluating Draft Decisions and Player Potentials

3min

NBA Draft Dynamics and Team Strategies

18min

Exploring NBA Team Dynamics: Talent, Rivalries, and Future Prospects

5min

NBA Draft Insights: Emerging Talent and Strategic Moves

15min

Draft Dynamics: Building a Future in Utah

6min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor and Tate Frazier to react to the first round of the NBA draft, including the Hornets' choice to take Brandon Miller second overall over Scoot Henderson, Cam Whitmore's slide to the Rockets at 20, ESPN's draft coverage, another savvy Thunder draft, the Mavericks' trade up, the surprisingly competent Wizards, and much more!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kevin O'Connor and Tate Frazier

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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