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

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. 0:00 Jazz draft options at 5 and 21 5:07 Analytics models for predicting NBA success 9:02 Debating Tre Johnson vs. VJ Edgecombe 13:13 Game Time app for last-minute tickets 15:46 Concerns about Ace Bailey as prospect 21:49 Latest intel on Jazz draft plans 25:46 Potential trades and star acquisitions for Jazz 33:41 Likelihood of trading Clarkson, Sexton, Collins 37:13 Final predictions for Jazz draft night Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you. CarGurus Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. WayFair Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.