Why Darius Acuff Jr. Could Be The SAFEST Pick For The LA Clippers feat. Adam Auslund
Los Angeles Clippers prepare for a franchise-defining NBA Draft with uncertainty surrounding Kawhi Leonard’s future. Which top prospect—Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings, or Keaton Wagler—should the Clippers target to maximize their rebuild and tournament viability? Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri and Clipper Radio Host Adam Auslund break down the players’ NBA-ready skills, defensive concerns, and the all-important debate between selecting for fit versus best player available.
The hosts tackle the evolving frontcourt after Ivica Zubac’s departure, weighing Brook Lopez’s value, Yanic’s development, and trade rumors around potential additions like Mitchell Robinson and Walker Kessler. With John Collins and Bennedict Mathurin’s futures in question, roster decisions loom large. How will the Clippers balance Kawhi’s competitive window against a youth movement? Tune in for exclusive analysis and expert predictions that could shape the team’s trajectory in the Western Conference.
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Wagler cant be overlooked hes gonna be nect shai haliburtin!
We domt need small midgets guard we need lengths and high iq
Jeatin wagler defense is underated but way better than ppl think
Keaton wagler is on another's level in march madness which will transkatre to nba payoff
Acuff unplayable
I cooked acuff bbq chicjen post him.up
Mikel brown is similar to michael porter jr back problem
We neeed toughness and enforcers strong rebounder mr Robinsons from new york.
When kwahi won with Toronto they got gasol and serge ibaka way better thsn clippers frontlime
Serge ibaka way better than john collin
John collin is a finess player
Mathurin rises another level in playoff
Keaton wagler and mathurin deadly
Not going to lie I don't know alot about him but I hear his defense is pretty bad and is the one weakness that would cause teams to be weary of picking him. We saw last season how bad our defense was. We need a legit 2 way big that can shoot and then we need a 2 way big guard. Because we already got Garland and Beal which are our 2 worst defenders and the Mathuran can be a liability at times too. Our offense wasn't the issue it was the defense. This Acuff guy is a great scorer but a bad defender and he's not that big either. We need size. If we had size then we would have beat the trail blazers.
He's too little and is a bad defender. Defense was our problem in the first place last season.
Spoke to an intern recently and I was told we were taking Darius Acuff, Ty Lue and Ballmer want him. Garland might be on the move.
That's why I prayed for there to maybe 100 games
When dime and Adam link up, I know it's gonna be good stuff!
I don't understand why he can't come off the bench like Dillon Harper. If we get Wagler why would we start him over Dunn? Especially if we're going to be trying to win games to avoid giving OKC a good pick next season.
I 100 percent agree 💯 acuff all the way.
The back injury is not just the red flag for Mikel Brown Jr
Brown Jr is my guy! After some interviews, I get the feeling that he’s already very mature in his thinking plus decent defense.