Why Keaton Wagler IS THE GUY For The LA Clippers
From Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers by Locked On Podcast Network, Darian Vaziri
May 29, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 2093
About this episode
The episode discusses the LA Clippers' draft strategy and evaluates top prospects including Keaton Wagler.
Los Angeles Clippers weigh their future as a new NBA era approaches. Should they prioritize fit or take the best player available at pick #5? Keaton Wagler emerges as the top prospect, with his Tyrese Haliburton-like playmaking and impressive basketball IQ, but questions remain about his burst and defensive ceiling. Could Mikel Brown’s explosiveness or Darius Acuff’s pure scoring make them better fits next to Darius Garland? Host and die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri and former D-1 Athlete & guest Will Johnson break down the draft landscape, exploring how choices like Kingston Flemings and a surprise mention of Aday Mara could shift the Clippers’ strategy post-Kawhi Leonard. They debate each prospect’s potential star ceiling, how current NBA trends value size and versatility, and whether the Clippers should gamble on another high-upside guard or secure long-term flexibility. Don’t miss this inside look at the Clippers’ pivotal offseason choices.
People in this episode
Host: Darian Vaziri
Guest: Will Johnson
Topics covered
- NBA Draft
- LA Clippers
- Player Evaluation
- Basketball Strategy
- Prospect Analysis
Keywords
- LA Clippers
- Keaton Wagler
- NBA Draft
- Darius Garland
- basketball IQ
- Tyrese Haliburton
- prospect analysis
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