We AVOIDED These Terrible Fantasy Basketball Draft Picks

In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, hosts Josh Lloyd and Wes Goldberg reflect on their draft-day predictions, focusing on players they advised fans to avoid due to inflated ADPs. They highlight several high-profile busts, including De'Aaron Fox, who was overvalued due to injury concerns and inconsistent fantasy production; Chet Holmgren, whose high ADP didn't reflect his scoring limitations and injury-prone nature; and De'Andre Hunter, whose poor shooting and lack of elite category stats made him a risky pick. The hosts also discuss Zach LaVine, who underperformed despite high expectations, and Anthony Simons, whose top-90 ADP was unjustified given his lack of volume and impact. The episode emphasizes the importance of skepticism toward consensus rankings, especially for players in crowded backcourts or with injury histories. The hosts conclude by teasing a follow-up episode where they’ll examine their own misjudgments—players they recommended that failed and those they avoided that turned out to be successful—inviting listeners to hold them accountable.