Chad Ford x KOC: Big NBA Draft questions, potential risers & the trade landscape
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Chad Ford to answer the biggest questions about the NBA Draft now that the Draft Lottery results have been revealed.
Is AJ Dybantsa a lock for number 1? What will the Los Angeles Clippers do now with the 5th pick? Chad shares which players could fly up Draft boards and which teams might trade up to get them. Plus, Ford shares his experiences since leaving the NBA mediasphere.
(1:27) AJ Dybantsa a lock for #1?
(8:05) Options for Jazz #2 pick
(16:10) What teams will move up?
(27:28) Will the Clippers rebuild?
(30:20) How will guards be valued in this Draft?
(43:11) Are the Pacers actually just fine?
(48:46) Joe Dumars on the hot seat?
(54:08) Will Grizzlies move on from Ja?
(59:02) Is Chicago’s #4 pick cursed?
(1:03:29) Which players’ stock will rise?
(1:08:48) Chad’s experiences as Draft analyst
(1:17:21) Chad talks life after NBA
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