ANALYSIS: Andy Larsen on Jazz's Draft DILEMMA | Analytics vs. Star Potential

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🗓️ 18 June 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Will the Utah Jazz strike gold with their #5 pick in the NBA draft? Leif Thulin and analytics expert Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune dive deep into the Jazz's draft options, debating the merits of top prospects like Tre Johnson and VJ Edgecombe. They explore cutting-edge analytical models for player evaluation, dissect Ace Bailey's falling stock, and analyze potential trades involving Walker Kessler, Colin Sexton, and Jordan Clarkson. The conversation shifts to the future of Lauri Markkanen and the Jazz's rebuilding timeline. Larson shares insider information on trade interest from the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers, offering a glimpse into the Jazz's potential offseason moves. Tune in for expert analysis on how the Jazz might reshape their roster through the draft and trades.

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0:00.0	What should the Jazz do at five?
0:06.3	What should they do at 21?
0:07.5	And are there any trades coming up for the Utah Jazz, according to the great Andy Larson?
0:12.1	Find out next on Locked on Jazz.
0:20.0	You are Locked on Jazz, your daily podcast on the Utah Jazz.
0:24.9	Part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:34.2	Hello, and welcome into Lockdown Jazz.
0:36.5	Leaf Chuline with you here, filling in for David Locke for a couple more days.
0:39.6	Today I'm joined by Andy Larson.
0:41.2	I've got so much to tell you guys.
0:42.5	You guys know me by now, a lifelong jazz fans credentialed NBA draft analyst for Lockton, NBA Big Board,
0:47.9	attend to the 2023 and 2024 MBA Combine, Jazz broadcast assistant, statistician, lover of college hoops.
0:54.3	So I'll make sure you need to know exactly all there is to know about who the jazz could be
0:58.8	picking and keep you posted throughout a very interesting time about your beloved jazz.
1:04.8	And we've got Andy Larson here with us to talk about rumors, trades, draft picks, his philosophy about the draft compared to
1:12.1	mine, much, much more.
1:13.4	But we want to thank you for making Lockdown Jazz your first listen each and every day.
1:16.7	Remember, Locked on Jazz is free and available on all platforms, including YouTube at Locked
1:20.6	on Jazz, where the best way to help us grow is to comment anything below.
1:23.7	And today's question is, what do you think about Andy's pitch on what the jazz should do at
1:27.9	five?
1:28.5	And I haven't heard it quite yet.
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