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🗓️ 19 June 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Will the Utah Jazz strike gold with their 5th pick in the NBA draft? The team's future hangs in the balance as they navigate a crucial decision. Tony Jones of The Athletic joins to break down top prospects like Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, and VJ Edgecombe. He compares Johnson's well-rounded offensive game to a young Devin Booker, while noting GMs are "petrified" about Bailey's boom-or-bust potential. The discussion explores the Jazz's options at pick 21, potential trades for impact veterans, and their overall draft strategy. Jones emphasizes Utah's need for a star to build around, possibly favoring high-upside talents over safer picks. Tune in for expert analysis on how the Jazz can maximize their draft position and accelerate their rebuild.

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0:00.0	What should the Jazz do at 5 and what should they do at 21?
0:05.3	Are there any trades?
0:06.5	All that and more.
0:07.5	Straight ahead on Locked on Jazz with the athletics, Tony Jones.
0:17.0	You are Locked on Jazz, your daily podcast on the Utah Jazz.
0:21.8	Part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:30.8	Hello, and welcome into Locked-on Jazz.
0:33.0	I'm Leif Tulane.
0:33.7	I'm excited to be back with you, filling in for David Locke on Locked-on Jazz.
0:37.1	And as most
0:38.1	you guys know by now, lifelong Jazz fan is credentialed NBA draft analyst for Locked and
0:42.1	NBA Big Board, attend to the 2023 and 2024 NBA Draft Combine, Jazz Broadcast Assist and
0:47.6	statistician in the past four seasons, lover of college hoops. So I'll make sure to get you guys
0:52.0	what you need to know about your beloved jazz and who they could be selecting.
0:55.3	Thank you guys for making Locked on Jazz your first listen each and every day.
0:58.6	And remember Locked on Jazz is free and available on all platforms, including YouTube at Locked on Jazz.
1:03.4	Where the best way to help us grow is to comment anything below.
1:05.9	And today's question is, what do you think about Tony's pitch and what the Jazz should do at five and the rumors that are swirling around?
1:11.9	What do you believe and what is false in your opinion?
1:15.0	So let us know in the comments below and I'll engage with you guys there.
1:17.8	Today's episode is brought to you by GameTime.
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