CONTROVERSY: Locke says RISK Future on Injury-Prone Stars. Will Utah RISK It All?

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and NBA Insider, explores the potential of trading for high-profile players like Zion Williamson, Trae Young, or Lonzo Ball if the Jazz don't secure a top draft pick. He analyzes the success rates of NBA draft picks, revealing a significant drop-off after the fifth selection, and discusses the implications for the Jazz's rebuilding strategy. The episode delves into the value of established players versus draft picks, with Locke considering trades involving Lauri Markkanen and evaluating young talents like Walker Kessler and Keyonte George. He also examines the challenges of assessing player performance on struggling teams and highlights coach Will Hardy's leadership in maintaining team cohesion during a difficult season. The podcast concludes with insights on the NBA draft lottery simulation and its potential impact on the Jazz's future. 0:00 Intro: Ask Loj segment on Locked On Jazz 5:39 Analyzing NBA draft pick success rates 17:34 Trading Lauri Markkanen: Value and considerations 23:20 NBA Draft Lottery simulation for Jazz 28:36 Evaluating talent on struggling teams 31:41 Will Hardy's growth as a coach Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOJazz?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Follow David Locke on Twitter: 📲 https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #WillHardy #DannyAinge #jordanclarkson #laurimarkkanen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.