LA Clippers Radio Announcer Carlo Jimenez On Upcoming Draft, Season & Journey In Broadcasting

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.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com.   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long.   Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba.   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   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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.