Can Walter Clayton Jr. rescue the Utah Jazz’s struggling pick and roll offense? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down last season’s dismal pick and roll metrics, spotlighting Clayton’s elite college efficiency and off-the-bounce shooting—ranking in the 77th percentile for pick and roll points per possession and 90th percentile for dribble jumpers among guards. Locke examines the chemistry between returning guards like Keyonte George and bigs such as Walker Kessler and Kyle Filipowski, analyzing their ranking near the bottom of NBA pick and roll combinations. He challenges the notion that the league is abandoning the pick and roll, noting it remains the NBA’s most common play, and ponders if Clayton’s scoring and decision-making can jumpstart Utah’s offense.

The episode also looks at the development of Kyle Filipowski as a potential stretch big, debating his role in both pick and roll and pick and pop scenarios. Locke dives deep into NBA roster construction with his “Eastern Conference 240”—a method gauging team depth based on viable rotation minutes, revealing surprising strength from Miami and Chicago while raising red flags for Detroit and Boston. Listeners are invited to watch for early-season Jazz pick and roll trends and to join Locke for an upcoming Ask Loj edition, emphasizing his commitment to both statistical analysis and fan engagement.

04:46 NBA Guards & Pick-and-Roll Analysis
09:06 "Walter Clayton: Pick-and-Roll Solution?"
10:04 Keyonte's Pick-and-Roll Potential
13:34 Kyle's Crafty Offensive Potential
19:26 Atlanta and Orlando's Deep Rosters
23:47 "NBA Player Minutes Breakdown"
28:05 "Indiana's Wild Card Potential"
30:09 NBA Team Depth Analysis

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