Utah Jazz's Walter Clayton Jr. | NEXT Steph Curry or Payton Pritchard Clone?

Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

Is Walter Clayton Jr. the next Payton Pritchard? The Utah Jazz's latest draft pick draws intriguing comparisons to NBA sharpshooters. Leif Thulin breaks down Clayton's college stats, highlighting his impressive 18.3 points per game and 45/39/88 shooting splits. Drawing parallels to Steph Curry and Fred VanVleet, Thulin explores Clayton's potential as an elite shooter for the Jazz. The analysis dives into similar draft picks like Marcus Sasser and Ty Jerome, projecting Clayton's rookie impact at 6.5 points in 22 minutes per game. While praising his off-the-dribble shooting, Thulin identifies areas for improvement in Clayton's defensive game and ball-handling under pressure. Tune in for an in-depth look at how Clayton could become a valuable sixth man for Utah's roster.

0:00 Walter Clayton Jr. comparisons

5:08 Clayton's college career and NBA potential

15:47 Coaches compare Clayton to NBA stars

24:57 Comparing Clayton to recent draft picks

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