# How to Evaluate NBA Draft Guards: Scoring, Playmaking, Decision-Making and Defense

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Podcast: [Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nba-draft-with-no-ceilings-669861)
Published: 2026-08-04T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Nathan Grubel breaks down his updated philosophy for evaluating NBA guards and what lessons he's taken away from the 2026 NBA Draft class.

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