LA Clippers Radio Announcer Carlo Jimenez On Upcoming Draft, Season & Journey In Broadcasting
From Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers by Locked On Podcast Network, Darian Vaziri
June 4, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 2096
About this episode
Darian Vaziri and Carlo Jimenez discuss the LA Clippers' upcoming NBA Draft and the team's recent season, analyzing key players and prospects.
Los Angeles Clippers face a franchise-defining NBA Draft with the No. 5 pick—will Keaton Wagler’s high basketball IQ and sharpshooting outweigh questions about his athleticism? Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri and guest Carlo Jimenez, Clippers radio announcer, break down top draft prospects including Darius Acuff Jr, Mikel Brown Jr., and Kingston Flemings, debating who could become L.A.'s next star. They explore whether traits like feel for the game matter more than pure speed or vertical leap, using examples from players like Jalen Brunson and Kawhi Leonard. The show also recaps the Clippers’ roller coaster season—highlighting key turning points, the emergence of role players like Jordan Miller and Derrick Jones Jr., and the impact of trades involving Ivica Zubac and James Harden. Can the Clippers retain both John Collins and Benedict Mathurin? Hear insider perspectives on player fit, organizational culture, and Carlo Jimenez’s unique path from USC to the NBA broadcast booth.
People in this episode
Host: Darian Vaziri
Guest: Carlo Jimenez
Topics covered
- NBA Draft
- LA Clippers
- Player analysis
- Broadcasting journey
- Season recap
- Draft prospects
- Organizational culture
Keywords
- LA Clippers
- NBA Draft
- Carlo Jimenez
- Darian Vaziri
- draft prospects
- basketball analysis
- player fit
- season recap
- broadcasting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: USC
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