Chad is joined by Adam Stanco, VP of Content and Executive Producer at 247.com to discuss how some elite prospects have looked in the workout setting. Should great workouts factor into the draft evaluation process? What’s their value? They discuss historical workouts including Damian Lillard's workout in Oakland and Donovan Mitchell's famous workout in Utah as well as a handful of current prospects including Ziaire Williams, Keon Johnson and Davion Mitchell. They also discuss Cade Cunningham as the consensus No. 1 pick. What’s the gap between him and Evan Mobley, Jalen Green and Jalen Suggs.
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This was a very interesting discussion, and something that stood out to me was Adam's mention of the importance of intelligence in the NBA. When Pistons GM Troy Weaver talks about characteristics he looks for in prospects, he consistently cites intelligence. I can't help but think it's part of the reason Bey and Stewart adapted to the league so quickly - despite having no summer league and an abbreviated training camp.