Scouting Nikola Topic and Young Players Who Are Shining in the Playoffs

Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images Plus, what do the Magic need to do in the offseason? KOC and J. Kyle Mann open up the episode by discussing the return of international prospect Nikola Topic (01:29). Can he rise up the draft boards and be a top pick? Next, the guys look at some of the younger players who are making some noise in the playoffs, starting with the Thunder-Pelicans series (14:01). They discuss Cason Wallace's role with OKC, as well as Herb Jones's and Trey Murphy III's play with the Pels. In looking at the Lakers-Nuggets series, the guys discuss the near-seamless fit that Christian Braun and Peyton Watson have in Denver (33:30). Also, they discuss what the Magic need to do in the offseason and what they've liked from the young players on the Heat (38:52). Check out KOC's 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Subscribe: Spotify