Josh Lloyd kicks off his 9-category mock draft series by spinning the wheel and landing on Pick 11 — starting the draft with Trae Young as the foundation. Josh constructs a full team while breaking down draft strategy, category balance, and key value picks.

From snagging Kevin Durant in Round 2 to rounding out with category specialists late, Josh analyzes how to build effectively around Trae’s strengths in assists, free throw percentage, and scoring — while covering his weaknesses in field goal percentage and turnovers.

🏀 Topics covered:
• Drafting Trae Young at Pick 11 – good or bad value?
• Kevin Durant’s Round 2 steal potential
• Balancing assists, points, and defensive stats in 9-cat formats
• Mid-round picks like Myles Turner & Pascal Siakam
• Late-round upside targets for category specialists

Whether you’re drafting at the back of the first round or planning a Trae-centric roster, this episode dives deep into build theory, value pockets, and in-draft adaptation.

🎧 Locked On Fantasy Basketball — your go-to for draft prep across all 12 first-round pick positions.

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