Podcast: Jonathan Givony on the Jody Mac Show (CBS Sports Radio)

An 18 minute talk on the Jody Mac Show (CBS Sports Radio) breaking down the early storylines of the 2016 NBA Draft.

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Topics

1) Taking stock of college basketball from a team perspective, and how things might play out in March

2) Ben Simmons - how does he compare with LeBron James and Andrew Wiggins, and what kind of skill-set does he have. How well suited to playing with some of the worst teams in the NBA right now.

3) Brandon Ingram - could he contend for #1? What are the strengths of his game. What is his upside?

4) The NBA scouting process, and the dangers of anointing a player #1 in November.

5) Kris Dunn - the strengths of his game, his decision to stay in school, and the intangibles he brings off the court

6) Kristaps Porzinigis - how much will his play this season affect the way international players are perceived? Both from an NBA scouting standpoint, and from the fan/media side. What can we learn from him about the value of mental toughness.

7) Dragan Bender - how does he compare with Porzingis? What kind of skill-set does he have. How has he evolved over time. What kind of prospect is he?

8) Skal Labissiere - Why its foolish to write him off and label him as a bust at this point in his career. Where might he get drafted? What are the strengths of his game?