David Jacoby

Jacoby says he would avoid drafting Darryn Peterson and prefers AJ Dybantsa or Caleb Wilson.

“AJ or Caleb, I'm staying away from Peterson”

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Jacoby argues that with four equally strong top prospects, the only mistake a GM could make is trading up.

“I think you can only make the wrong move by trading up in this draft”

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Jacoby counters that Wembanyama is among the worst superstars to clone because of his height and reliance on guards.

“He's probably one of the worst to clone four more times and put out there because he is so tall”

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Jacoby criticizes parents who brought an infant courtside at a Lakers game as using the baby as an accessory.

“That baby was essentially an expensive handbag for that family. It's an accessory”

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Jacoby approves of the reform's sunset provision as a three-year trial.

“It's a three year test drive and we'll reevaluate in three years, which I kind of like, too”

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Jacoby says the best part of the reform is that the lottery drawing will be televised live.

“This is now a television event. Instead of them doing it in some back room and then a host reading it”

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Jacoby supports a post-game review system that assigns flopping penalty points.

“I love it. I absolutely love it. In the same way that they upgraded the Plumlee foul, smart people review the tape”

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Jacoby expresses hesitation about giving Jalen Duren a max contract after his playoff struggles.

“I don't know if I'm ready to just sign Jalen Dern to the max”

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Jacoby suggests casting lottery representatives like a reality TV show, choosing the most boisterous fans.

“You treat it like a reality television show. So you cast the people that are best for television”

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