Why Keaton Wagler Is A MORE IMPORTANT Pick For The LA Clippers Than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Was

The Los Angeles Clippers face a franchise turning point as Keaton Wagler’s arrival becomes their most pivotal rookie moment since Blake Griffin. Is Wagler’s development the key to contending in the post-Kawhi Leonard era, and could he redefine the Clippers’ future in a stacked NBA Draft class?   Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down why Wagler’s top-5 selection matters more than when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted, touching on organizational strategy, the importance of homegrown talent, and the aging Clippers core. Discussion also spotlights Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram, and the intriguing upside of Baba Miller as a potential 4/5 hybrid big. Can fresh faces like Wagler and Miller help the Clippers build the culture and continuity needed for long-term playoff success?     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.