In this installment of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe explore James’ most recent Mock Draft. Rafael assumes the role of skeptic, interrogating each of James' selections, while James offers his rationale. The Barlowe Brothers segment their analysis into three episodes to ensure a comprehensive examination of each pick. Here's a look at James' picks :
- Detroit Piston - Alex Sarr
- Washington Wizards - Nikola Topić
- Charlotte Hornets - Stephon Castle
- Portland Trailblazers - Ron Holland
- San Antonio Spurs - Rob Dillingham
- Toronto Raptors - Matas Buzelis
- Memphis Grizzlies - Donovan Clingan
- Utah Jazz - Cody Williams
- Houston Rockets - Reed Sheppard
- Atlanta Hawks - Isaiah Collier
- Chicago Bulls - Zaccharie Risacher
- OKC Thunder - Kyshawn George
- Sacramento Kings - Jaylon Tyson
- Portland Trailblazers - Tyler Smith
- Miami Heat - Ja’Kobe Walter
- Philadelphia 76ers - Kel’el Ware
- New Orleans Pelicans - Da’Ron Holmes
- Orlando Magic - Jared McCain
- Toronto Raptors - Hunter Sallis
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Dalton Knecht
- New Orleans Pelicans - Devin Carter
- Phoenix Suns - Kyle Filipowski
- Milwaukee Bucks - Nikola Djurisic
- New York Knicks - Zach Edey
- New York Knicks - Ajay Mitchell
- Washington Wizards - Yves Missi
- Minnesota Timberwolves - Jamir Watkins
- Denver Nuggets - Carlton “ Bub” Carrington
- Utah Jazz - Tidjane Salaun
- Boston Celtics - Johnny Furphy