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Podcast: Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings
Episode: Hornets on the Clock at No. 4: Best-Fit Debate – Bailey, Edgecombe, Maluach, Knueppel or Johnson?
Description: On the latest Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe and analyst Leif Thulin dive into the Charlotte Hornets’ options at No. 4 in the 2025 NBA Draft. They spotlight top prospects like Tre Johnson, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey, and Khaman Maluach, noting that the Hornets are placing a premium on both character and intel behind the pick. Rafael challenges Leif to strap on his GM hat and name his ideal choice for Charlotte—while also probing whether the Hornets might trade down to accumulate extra assets or grab a player they believe could still be on the bo...