I'm back... Rafael Barlowe Returns - Mailbag Monday

Rafael Barlowe makes his return to the NBA Big Board podcast after stepping away due to his wife's cancer diagnosis. In this episode Barlowe answers questions from his inbox and shares his thoughts on the 2024 and 2025 drafts, evaluating players on stats or potential, how intel impacts the draft and the extra emphasis on analytics.
NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies and current author of the NBA Big Board newsletter is joined by Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft), James Barlowe (@draftjunkyjames) and Leif Thulin to breakdown the NBA Draft. Rafael & Team gives passionate NBA Draft fans a deep look into the NBA Draft with great guests, Mock Draft, player rankings, and of course BIG BOARDs. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.
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[@jonasplaysguitar81]

You never need to apologize to your audience for being a good man. We're so happy that your family is safe. We may not know one another, but we're all family. Thanks for a great show!

[@mikejones9906]

Prayers to your wife Rafael.

[@csy2068]

Was always wondering, welcome back 🙏 prayers for your family

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Thanks and glad to be back..

[@chriskeesee7508]

Welcome back brother, praying for the family! I appreciate all of the help and advice that you’ve provided me these last couple years.

[@natekeller2121]

Welcome back! Sending healthy vibes to you and your family!

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Thank you sir!

[@justinboyce1285]

Welcome back... prayers to your fam!

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Thanks

[@RocTheMike]

Shit i saw the YT notification (first time its ever worked for me lol) so i had a drop a comment and show my support. Youve been missed brother and i pray everything is on the up & up for you and especially your beautiful family!

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Thanks. I'm glad to be back, I missed talking draft but I need to step away..

[@rosecityusa6120]

Welcome back Brodie! I pray all is well!🙏🏽
Last time I left a comment U told me that our Blazers needed Sarr. Obviously Sarr struggled some, U mentioned it in this video. But do U still believe that yours & my team the Blazers would have a better future with having Sarr or Cling Kong Donovan Clingan?Sarr or Clingan?

[@prymetynes]

Welcome back brother!!!!!!! Let's go! Sending prayers and love to the fam, so excited to see you at work dawg.

[@kevinscott9242]

Welcome back Rafael. James did a great job filling in but glad to have you back. Prayers to you & your wife.

[@jordanryanethanowona2974]

Prayer to your wife and family bro. its so good to have you back ..... Your bro and the other guys did a wonderful job during your absence.

[@crushinubeeo9391]

Prays to you and your Family. I really enjoy your commentary but definitely family comes first. Glad to see you back on the show/podcast.

[@matthewdeheus3124]

With you brother. Family first.

[@craigg5052]

Glad to have you back! Continued prayers for you and your wife.

[@soggybread749]

I like your brother and who you've had on but I missed your voice. I listen to this channel at work like a podcast.

[@brandonp8684]

the guys held things down while you were away, but it's good to have you back. My prayers go out to you, your family and loved ones.

[@RonaldAlfaro1]

Welcome back Rafael! Man, I'm hoping the best for you and your wife 🙏

[@spliceoverwrite]

A quiet move the Pistons made was signing Fred Vinson the shooting coach from New Orleans. Maybe they feel confident Ron Holland can become their Herb Jones. Vinson gave Herb and Lonzo a jumper.

[@VanIyke]

Welcome back, sir. Your absence was felt.
You were the one that put me on Tidjane Salaun before anyone else. And my Hornets took him. Your thoughts?

[@alexomoore]

Good to see you back brotha! Family first and foremost!

[@MrNasheem115]

welcome back Rafael

[@norrinradd542]

Hahaha!!! Glad to see you back on here, just did a rant and rave about the channel on the last episode... Hope all is well!!!

[@marvinlee2158]

Welcome back Rafael !!

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Glad to be back!

[@jrh63200]

Welcome Back!

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Glad to be back on the pod

[@DraftPanda]

I have a NBA draft channel, with mostly shorts just for lack of time with school, but what is the best way to watch film and come up with your own opinions? great to have you back Rafeal 💙

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

Sorry to hear this glad though it seems things are turning out OK - It's definitely hard when you hear the word "C" as it's always a battle no matter what stage

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Thanks, yeah I'm glad things are getting back to normal for me. The last few months were tough.

[@Collindunks]

My goat Rafael has returned

[@brianparsons6203]

Health and family first, you were exactly where you needed to be. Continuing to pray for your family.

[@magicofshootingstar5825]

Hopefully everything is good at home now! It's good to see that you have correct priorities in life.
I was taken aback that Finland was mentioned in the end but then I realized that, yes there really were basketball competitions here and only few km/miles from my home 😂 I even went there one day 😅

[@honeybadger1325]

GOAT BACK !!

[@KNICKSBUZZ]

Welcome Back Raf

[@banjito]

Welcome back, king!

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Thanks

[@Ridewithdoc]

Welcome back and get well soon to your wife.

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Thanks... She's on the road to recovery

[@coryvice7975]

Welcome back

[@coryvice7975]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@braxteneilert6012]

🙏

[@jonathanbradley3633]

Channel ain’t been the same without u

[@terrabrown9964]

So glad you are back. Still praying for you and your family.

[@fuzzybunnyluv]

If you don't like Raf more after the first 7 mins or so, there's something wrong with you. Good luck to you and yours, brother.

[@LockedOnNBABigBoard]

Thanks!