Mar 05 2025 33 mins 18
On the latest Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe tackles a range of 2025 NBA Draft questions from his inbox, offering insight on team needs, player fits, and draft stock movement. He breaks down the Dallas Mavericks' draft outlook following Kyrie Irving’s season-ending ACL injury, which has shifted their focus from contending to potentially landing in the lottery for the second time in three years. Barlowe explores possible options for Dallas and how they might approach the draft. He also discusses Isaiah Evans’ potential fit in Charlotte, evaluates VCU’s Max Shulga, and considers how Thomas Sorber’s injury could impact his draft range. Barlowe provides a player comparison for Cooper Flagg, explains why Maxime Raynaud is underrated, and assesses Nolan Traore’s draft stock. Additionally, he dives into the Orlando Magic’s scoring struggles and how they might address them in the draft while sharing his thoughts on prospects like Egor Demin, Jase Richardson, and Alex Condon.
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3:49 – Dallas Mavericks' draft plans after Kyrie Irving's injury
12:34 – Isaiah Evans’ potential fit for a team like Charlotte
14:02 – Jaland Lowe discussion
15:03 – Evaluating VCU’s Max Shulga
15:53 – How Thomas Sorber’s injury could impact his draft range
17:18 – Cooper Flagg player comparison
20:16 – Why Maxime Raynaud is underrated
22:10 – Nolan Traore’s draft range
22:50 – Rockets possibly getting the Suns’ 2025 first-round pick
24:05 – Orlando Magic’s need for guard help and scoring issues
25:30 – Thoughts on Egor Demin
27:19 – Jase Richardson breakdown
29:48 – Analysis of Alex Condon
