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NBA Draft Red Flags, Edey Sleeper Watch, and a UFC 303 Breakdown With Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Ariel Helwani

2024/6/25
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Bill Simmons：本届选秀充满不确定性，状元秀人选存在争议，许多球员的潜力难以评估。他认为应该优先选择能够成为优秀首发球员的球员，而不是追求全明星级别的球员。他看好Stephon Castle、Ausar Thompson和Reed Sheppard等球员。他还特别关注Zach Edey，认为他能够在NBA立足并成为一名优秀的替补球员。 Kevin O'Connor：他详细分析了Alex Sarr的优缺点，认为Sarr的职业生涯选择显示了他倾向于选择更容易的道路，这令人担忧；他在场上表现出攻击性不足和避免身体对抗的问题；考虑到场下选择和场上表现，Sarr不适合作为状元秀。他还分析了其他球员，例如Ron Holland，他认为Holland属于一种容易被低估的球员类型，他们高中时期身体成熟，但技术可能存在不足。他还认为Rob Dillingham是本届选秀中天赋最高的得分球员和控球手，但人们对他的担忧在于他的防守能力和比赛稳定性。此外，他还分析了Reed Sheppard，认为他的投篮能力非常出色，但防守能力可能成为他的短板。 J. Kyle Mann：他认为NBA选秀更有趣的是它的不确定性，球队会根据需求选秀，结果难以预测。他还分析了Alex Sarr，认为他的投篮技术不稳定，且选择更容易的道路也暴露了他的缺陷；人们对Sarr的评价可能过高，因为他只在对阵Ignite的比赛中表现出色。他还分析了Matisse Thybulle，认为他的运球技术需要改进，他的得分能力不如Franz Wagner；他的投篮稳定性有待提高，其在G联盟的表现受球队整体实力影响；他拥有出色的防守能力和球场感觉，他的投篮能力并非不可弥补。他还分析了Rob Dillingham，认为他是本届选秀中天赋最高的得分球员和控球手，但人们对他的担忧在于他的防守能力和比赛稳定性；他的体重较轻，如果能够增加体重并改善防守能力，他的潜力将得到进一步提升。他还分析了Reed Sheppard，认为他的传球能力被低估了，他的比赛风格类似于Mark Price和Lonzo Ball；他拥有出色的抢断能力和球感。

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Bill Simmons, Kevin O'Connor, and J. Kyle Mann discuss the ambiguous nature of the upcoming NBA draft, exploring the uncertainties surrounding top prospects and the potential impact of foreign players like Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher.
  • The NBA draft is characterized by uncertainty this year, with no clear consensus on the top picks.
  • Prospects like Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher bring intrigue but also skepticism due to their unconventional paths and playing styles.
  • Confidence in prospects, such as Reed Shepard's shooting and Rob Dillingham's offensive ceiling, is crucial in evaluating their potential impact.
  • The draft lacks a clear top five, making it essential to identify players with specific, strong skills.
  • Zach Edey emerges as a sleeper pick due to his unique skill set and potential to be impactful in the NBA.

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann to discuss an incredibly ambiguous NBA draft; they discuss the range of opinions on foreign prospects Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher, Reed Sheppard's ceiling, why Rob Dillingham is the most interesting player in the draft, why Zach Edey belongs in the NBA, "slide guys," and much more (2:07). Then Bill talks with Ariel Helwani about how the UFC has become Bill's third-favorite sport, the upcoming UFC 303, "Should we give up on Conor McGregor?," and more (1:03:51).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Ariel Helwani

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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