Locked On NBA Big Board - NBA Draft Podcast

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Locked On NBA Big Board is your daily deep dive into the exciting world of NBA draft prospects, player rankings and scouting reports. Hosted by NBA Draft Analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies, and author of the NBA Big Board newsletter, and joined by Richard Stayman, Sam Ferris, and Leif Thulin, Locked On NBA Big Board will break down the NBA Draft and give NBA fans a deep look as they review top prospects and uncover hidden gems. With great guests, mock drafts, expert insights, and of course Big Boards, the Locked On NBA Big Board is part of the the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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  • Cable311
    Bad takes all around
    Mock draft is ridiculously bad. They spend 5 min talking about topic dropping to 8 because of his injury but then draft him at 4 because of fit? Why bother to make this trash.
  • DeanGQ
    Podcast
    Keep up the good work.
  • nba reviewer 12345
    Just bad
    Terrible analysis, sound quality and more than half adds. Can’t believe this is a real show or that people can’t find anything better to listen to on the nba
  • lord.chicken.nugget.
    Wow
    Wow
  • MattModderno
    Rafael gives great prospect analysis!
    I appreciate that this podcast is real analysis and not just a regurgitation of group-think. Rafael is really authentic and insightful. This as must-listen for draft fans. And Richard does a great job when he’s on too!
  • Dj Yogi in Atlanta
    Love This Podcast
    I learn so much about the upcoming prospects
  • Blutooth Not Connecting
    Horrible Coverage
    Just listened to them discuss the top rookies, and they way the Danced around Keegan Murray who’s stellar play is proving they have no idea what they are talking about is beyond cringe worthy… Quit being so insecure, admit you were wrong and talk about the entire league instead of avoiding players that makes you look foolish!! I’m sure when he goes through the evitable rookie slump, they’ll start talking about his play!! 🤡
  • OneBeardWonder
    Hard to listen to
    I appreciate the effort, but it’s not the same since Chad Ford left. I have to turn off the podcast at times because I cannot stand the sound of Rafael swallowing between every sentence. Too much unintentional ASMR…
  • jordan.w.s
    Concerning changes
    This last episode was atrocious! Iv been listening to the podcast for just about a year, and I have really enjoyed it overall. However, over the last two weeks the show has started to nosedive. This episode was about the best defensive players in the 2022 draft and while I didn’t time it, it had to be AT LEAST Half advertisements. I have never heard so many adds in one podcast, AND IT WAS ONLY 30 minutes! I couldn’t finish the episode, and if this trend continues I will absolutely unsubscribe. My final complaint, the host spent far to much time talking about himself; I understand the recent success must feel great but this was certainly excessive. This felt way to much like sports talk radio. Please get back to the draft content we know and love, without the gimmicks. , NBA (draft) fan
  • VandyKamps
    Woof
    Idk who this Rafael dude is but when he’s hosting it’s almost unlistenable
  • Reed247
    Speak up
    This podcast might as well be in Braille because you can’t hear a word Raphael says.
  • GlassLooker1805
    A True Seer
    I enjoy listening to Chad as he buries his face in his hat and peers into his seer stone and looks deep into the future and reveals the truth of all things. He knows where to find that buried treasure!
  • Bball11sg
    Used to be awesome
    Please give Rafael his own feed so we don’t have to listen to him here
  • benn 31
    ALL OF LOCKED ON NETWORK IS A JOKE
    First of all, locked on network is a complete joke. If you listen to any of their shows you’re a complete newb of a fan. There’s literally millions of independent podcasts that are better! Please, just do yourself a favor and expand your horizons. Now that that’s out of the way, I liked this somewhat for draft info until Rafael came on. He literally comes on the show and states that the Lakers should run their offense thru Westbrook, thats the only way they can win. Yes, this was when AD was healthy… like come on dude…
  • jdubfk8
    Re: John hollinger
    Why would John make a smug remark about Kuminga on last episode about his age. Is it because he’s from Africa? Would he question non black American atheletes age? I think not
  • bkraver
    Ford > Wasserman > Sam V > Trump > Draft Express
    ESPN never should have let go of Chad Ford simply said. He is WAY better than the guys Woj brought into ESPN.
  • JG184$-94
    NO MORE TONY JONES PLEASE!!!!!!
    Hollinger is the best guest.
  • EclecticJustice
    How Grades Work
    Just listened to draft grades and I’m blown away at how hopeful this “analysis” is. If there are 30 teams, the 15th best draft would be a C, because C is average relative to the other 29 drafts. 28 drafts can’t be A or B. I go back to every draft before this one, maybe 15 out of 60 picks end up relevant players. Listening to this podcast, you’d think there were 45 hall of famers drafted. Nobody wants to rock the boat or actually be critical, because everyone likes their cake walk job. Hope springs eternal after every draft, can we please remember how fantastic Darko was gonna be? I can’t listen to endless showers of praise being called analysis. Someone should do a podcast analyzing the analyzers years down the road. Draft experts…….what a big joke.
  • JakeWeaver96
    Trying too hard to be “different” I think
    Not usually bad to be different. I enjoy listening to a level of podcasts with all kinds of views and aspects on the draft, but come on - the most recent interview with Tony saying he wouldn’t take SGA AND 6, 16, 18 for #3 is ludicrous and as the host you have to call that out. There are no teams in the league that would pass up a 22 year old, all-star level talent that has proven it on the court for the third pick in the draft - let alone to get that talent and a pick three spots later, on top of 16 and 18. Who cares about financial ramifications, what do the Pistons or Cavs have in mind? CLE couldn’t even get Free Agents with LeBron on the team, and Detroit already has some promising young guys on very cheap deals - adding SGA to Bey, Stewart, and Grant could easily be a high-level playoff time in the East as early as this season.
  • Nique4567
    Draft Intel
    Been following Chad Ford’s fantastic draft work since his ESPN days. So happy he provides such extensive and thoughtful info on all prospects you should know about. Frequent guest Tony Jones is AWESOME!!!
  • Michael Pd.
    Please No More Tony Jones
    This is the first review I have ever left on a podcast. I can’t do it anymore. Somebody has to tell Chad. Tony Jones provides nothing to the podcast. Regurgitated opinions galore! Nothing “insider-esque” contributed. Please Chad.
  • 1009926144189363uu
    Platitudes and generalities abound
    Go figure that Professor Ford would talk in ephemeral circles while talking in vagaries. Super affable. Produces content routinely. As an aside, frequent guest Tony Jones the sort of analyst that compares Keith van Horn, Croshere, Hansborough, allll to Larry Bird.
  • RichPano
    Who’s better than Chad Ford??
    Chad does a great job breaking the game of NBA Draft prospects.
  • Ffccjopvc
    Analysis is trash
    He just talks in circles most of the time and doesn’t watch the prospects in person and you can tell.. I was done when he said Kuminga could be Paul George. Kuminga is more like al Farouq aminu . Does Chad Ford even watch basketball ? His takes are outrageous and should be stopped
  • Oafan
    Skipped Cleveland
    Fans of every team listen but you skipped from Chicago to Atl. Atl had just as terrible a record as Cleveland.
  • Rooss34
    Entertaining but
    I really enjoy listening to Chad talk about the prospects and the way NBA teams may view them, but I really don’t like the way he does his “big board”. Ranking it based on where teams generally may be drafting guys given his contacts is a great way to both avoid any criticism for getting his evals wrong and also avoid telling us any actual details about the specific interests of any specific team. Take a risk Chad, tell us what you honestly think about each player.
  • Draftfan41
    Where did you go?
    I feel like draft season is now upon us and no new pods and no real announcement. I have been waiting to hear how you and Ryen Russillo’s draft emded up.
  • Mr. T WISC to Houston
    You’ll be missed, Chad, much Respect
    You’ve got a ton of character. I hope to be able to follow you in some capacity, you’re inspiring.
  • carlosAsplin
    The podcast is over
    I loved it while it lasted, all the best to you Chad!
  • badgerball777
    Good pod
    Love John Hollinger on the pod
  • likebike27
    Intro
    Most recent pod was the best intro to any pod I’ve ever listened to. Thank you for it.
  • iamreptar808
    Black Lives Matter
    The intro to your latest episode brought me to tears. We all need more compassion and humanity thank you for all that you do with your platform to make the world a better place ❤️
  • Celtics Quan
    One of my favorite pods
    This is my first podcast review and I am proud for it to be this one. Chad is a knowledgeable guy and a true class act, much love and appreciation to you for what you do! This pod is awesome for nba fans and perfect for nba draft junkies 😂
  • CoachFord301
    So glad Chad is back BUT
    I’ll buy a case of built bars if Chad stops pretending to eat one mid show. Everything else is tremendous.
  • Brad6670
    Great pod pairing.
    Ford and Hollinger.... Pitt and Clooney.... Vaughn and Favreau.... peanut butter and jelly.....
  • BC23&
    Chad is the best
    It is great to have Chad back.
  • poxyank
    Lovely weedyness
    If you want to dive deep, jump in now.
  • BMR50
    Good guests, questionable host
    I love the pod because of the guests with Hollinger and KOC. They're probably two of my three favorite guys in all of the nba media behind Lowe. They bring terrific insight and Chad does at times too. But his history of altering his draft rankings after the season had began to make himself look better is worrying. I hope it isn't true cuz Chad seems like a good guy.
  • FosterDad38
    Conflicted
    I like the pod and listening to the analysis and his guest he has brought on. I’m just torn about the reports that he went back and retroactively changed his draft rankings to improve his image while at ESPN. Struggling with this
  • stevejac002
    2016 pod
    Enjoy the pod, I was listening to the 2016 Pod and Hollinger said Sabonis got shut down against SMU. But Sabonis has 20 and 16 and was 9-14 from the field. I don’t understand how he got shut down.
  • knicks93-94
    Re-draft pod?
    Isn’t this what Chad did over the years at ESPN. Re-doing his drafts over the years to make himself look better? Chad fords conflict/resolution Class 101 Conflict: I get my picks wrong! Resolution: I’ll retroactively change my rankings to look better!
  • zdotcald
    People don’t forget
    We know what you did!!
  • mango123445789
    Fun pod
    Locked on getting better and better content
  • photodude83
    Redrafts are quality podcasts
    Listened to the 2014 redraft. Solid podcast episode. One thing missing was a recap of their redraft selections at the end.
  • gr8trthan
    Redrafts
    Great stuff I think what’s forgotten at times is leading up to the draft the buzz around these guys which at the time some see like great picks, but like you said situation matters.
  • Rasheed Sulaimon
    Great to have Chad back!
    He’s the best in the business. Enough said.
  • Stockton5282078012
    I want to be Chad Ford
    He’s awesome. Thanks for doing this podcast.
  • jdrdr111
    Chad Ford is a fraud
    He went back and edited his old mock drafts to make himself look better. Pathetic.
  • roosterfreak
    Love it
    Great pod!
  • Zesfrexli
    Top-tier podcast!
    Been loving the redraft series so far. It’s much more meaningful than other redrafts since Chad and John have direct experience with the NBA draft and have insight that only comes from being legitimately involved in the scouting and research.
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