In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe kicks things off with an announcement before joining James Barlowe to break down Thursday night’s second round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. They discuss the biggest surprises, including Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud slipping to Sacramento at 42, Johni Broome going earlier than projected to Philadelphia at 35, Brooks Barnhizer landing in Oklahoma City, and the unexpected selection of Talon Peter. The brothers then analyze intriguing team fits, highlighting Rasheer Fleming in Phoenix, Ryan Kalkbrenner in Charlotte, and Chaz Lanier in Detroit. They close by covering notable undrafted names, with Hunter Sallis and Dink Pate standing out as surprises.

0:50 – Rafael’s big announcement
1:45 – Biggest surprise of 2nd round? Maxime Raynaud
2:26 – Did Raynaud fall or was it strategic?
3:13 – Austin Reeves example
3:42 – Raynaud’s fit in Sacramento
4:00 – Ryan Kalkbrenner to Charlotte
4:53 – Johni Broome at No. 35 to Philly
5:30 – Cavs not addressing their need for toughness / Tyrese Proctor discussion
6:30 – Alijah Martin to Toronto at No. 39
7:16 – Brooks Barnhizer to OKC
8:00 – Taelon Peter??
8:30 – More surprises
8:46 – Rocco Zikarsky mention
9:36 – Rasheer Fleming
11:35 – Rasheer Fleming’s fit in Phoenix
13:14 – Ryan Kalkbrenner’s fit in Charlotte
13:47 – Noah Penda’s fit in Orlando
14:40 – Chaz Lanier’s fit in Detroit
15:41 – Jamir Watkins
16:30 – John Tonje
19:27 – Kam Jones a good fit in Indiana
22:05 – Sacramento Kings future
23:14 – Undrafted surprises – Hunter Sallis signs a two-way with Philadelphia
24:58 – Dink Pate undrafted
26:15 – RJ Luis
27:33 – Ryan Nembhard perfect fit in Dallas
29:30 – Top undrafted players
30:15 – Potential undrafted Summer League standouts

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On a riveting and unscripted installment of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe went live straight from Barclays Center just before the tip-off of the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. With no prepared script, the two dive headfirst into a fast‑paced Q&A session fueled by real-time fan questions on YouTube. They unpacked Wednesday night’s shake‑up trades—from surprising draft‑night deals to unexpected team maneuvers—breaking down how each move could reshape roster dynamics. Highlights include their takes on the most surprising draft picks, under‑the‑radar steals, and the domino effect of blockbuster trades. Their chemistry is electric, as they riff on rumor‑mill whispers, overreactions to early round surprises, and what late‑night trade buzz could mean heading into summer. It’s a can’t‑miss episode for any fan tracking draft fallout, as Rafael and James deliver candid insights, rapid reactions, and enthusiastic debate from the very heart of Draft night.

1:18 NBA Draft Trades
3:41 Bobcats Season Experience
9:02 Nets' Point Guard Discussion
12:11 Pelicans' Risky Trade
15:11 NBA Draft and Team Strategies
22:55 Miami's Draft Strategy
26:52 Popularity of Danny Wolf
30:57 Draft Event Atmosphere
34:05 Devin Booker's Contract Extension
38:15 Draft Strategy and Player Selection
40:41 Players Seeking Guaranteed Contracts
44:54 Ignite Program Critique
48:41 Brooklyn Nets Draft Controversy
52:38 Drake Powell and Carter Bryant Comparison
56:16 Lakers' Potential Moves for Center
1:04:10 Jonathan Kuminga Trade and Warriors team Needs
1:07:34 Importance of Dominating Workouts
1:09:48 Knicks Draft Insights
1:15:01 Opinion on Grant Nelson
1:18:18 Player Evaluation Concerns

Live from Barclays Center, Rafael Barlowe and James Barlowe react to the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft in a special episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast. The Barlowe brothers break down the night’s biggest surprises, including Egor Demin going No. 8 and Hanson Yang being selected at No. 16. They dive deep into the Brooklyn Nets’ five picks and offer quick reactions to each lottery selection—from Cooper Flagg to Khaman Maluach, VJ Edgecombe, and Collin Murray-Boyles. They also weigh in on Utah’s selection of Ace Bailey at No. 5, before closing the episode with a split opinion on the New Orleans Pelicans’ two lottery picks, disagreeing on the overall draft grade. A must-listen for NBA Draft fans.

1:45 – Biggest shocker: Brooklyn Nets & Egor Demin
2:45 – Hanson Yang selected No. 16
6:15 – Collin Murray-Boyles goes No. 9 to Toronto
9:09 – Cooper Flagg’s fit in Dallas
10:05 – DaRon Harper Jr. in San Antonio
10:58 – VJ Edgecombe to Philly
11:45 – Kon Knueppel to Charlotte
12:10 – Ace Bailey to Utah
14:22 – Tre Johnson to Washington
15:28 – Khaman Maluach to Phoenix
17:01 – Cedric Coward to Memphis
18:29 – Noa Essengue to Chicago
19:30 – Carter Bryant to San Antonio
22:02 – New Orleans Pelicans’ two lottery picks

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