The most recent Locked On episode from the last 30 days that directly mentions Victor Wembanyama.
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Oct 11, 2026Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft - 9 Cat H2H Pick 1 [Jokic Build]
OVERVIEW Mock drafting from the No. 1 spot in a 12-team, 9-category fantasy basketball league, I break down how to approach early turns, address category versus per-game risk, and navigate the shifting values beyond pick six. I talk through the key decisions and pitfalls in the first several rounds, highlighting player trends, position scarcity, and strategic pivots as the draft unfolds. KEY TAKEAWAYS The top six in 9-category leagues—Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum—are clear, but pick order among them is negotiable; after that, uncertainty rises sharply. I’m not high on taking Cade Cunningham in the top five, but getting him at the back end of the top eight is fine; there’s a wide tier after the top six. After the first round, beware of reaching for high per-game players with games played risk (like Kawhi Leonard, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid); at their typical ADPs, I’m out. Pairing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Alperen Sengun is fine for punting free throws, but overvaluing pairings or building around single-category strengths can get you stuck. Be careful not to overreact to preseason injuries or role notes; some players, like Maxime Renaud, have situations where rehab timelines are uncertain, and filling in with backups generally isn’t a league-winning move. Take positional needs seriously at the turn; missing runs can hurt. Don’t ignore centers or threes categories for too long. Breakouts and opportunity-driven picks (like Ty Jerome, Dylan Harper, or Sandro Mamukelashvili) can be solid in the final rounds, but pushing them up too far is risky. Don’t chase old, boring, or high-risk names (like Kawhi Leonard or Nurkic) too early just for “safe” floor—there’s significant downside if they can’t stay on the court. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 3:39 Draft setup and philosophy 4:33 First-round picks and early trends 8:52 Building after Round 1 – key pivots and pitfalls 10:55 Center options, injury news, and the run on young breakouts 16:46 Navigating the mid/late rounds 22:20 Flyer territory, upside swings, and late draft decision-making 35:30 Recap and projected standings Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA . KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Visit Josh Lloyd Fantasy for more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
