Do Combine Numbers Really Matter? Plus, Three Teams Who Could Move Up, and the Bobi Klintman Interview

Do Combine Numbers Really Matter? Plus, Three Teams Who Could Move Up, and the Bobi Klintman Interview

Author: The Ringer June 12, 2024 Duration: 1:06:20
KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the underwhelming combine numbers from Zaccharie Risacher, and debate whether the unexpected results from Risacher and other international prospects will affect their draft stock (00:52). Also, they discuss three teams who could potentially move up in the draft. Next, the guys discuss which prospects they probably have ranked too low (24:19), before KOC is joined by potential first-round pick Bobi Klintman (35:53). They discuss which players he compares himself to, being an emotional defender, what he needs to do to improve his 3-point shooting, playing basketball while growing up in Sweden, and more. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Bobi Klintman Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For anyone obsessed with the future of the NBA, The Ringer's NBA Draft Show is your essential audio companion. Host J. Kyle Mann digs deep into the prospects shaping the next generation of basketball, offering sharp analysis on whose stock is rising and whose might be slipping as the draft approaches. This isn't just for fans of teams at the top of the lottery; it's for anyone who loves the strategic, year-long puzzle of player evaluation. You'll hear specific breakdowns of skills, fit, and potential, all delivered with the insider perspective that defines this podcast. Tune in for a clear-eyed look at the names you need to know, from the projected franchise cornerstones to the hidden gems waiting to be discovered in the second round. It's where the hype meets hardcourt reality, naturally becoming a key resource for understanding how today's college and international stars become tomorrow's NBA professionals.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Mock Draft 1.0, Lottery Reaction, and a Conversation With Alex Sarr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:01
The Hawks win the lottery! KOC reacts to the draft lotto results and discusses the many paths that the Hawks can go now that they have the first pick and gives a quick mock draft (00:56). He is then joined by potential n…
Final Four Prospect Projections, Debates, and Evaluations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
KOC and J. Kyle Mann analyze the draft prospects from the teams in the Final Four, beginning with UConn and Donovan Clingan (3:42). They then debate whether Alabama’s Mark Sears can perform well enough to earn some first…