Flip if he’s still available at our spot, Daron Holmes if he isn’t. In the second round…idk, Ariel Hukporti? He’s rated way at the end of the second, but he’s huge and putting up solid rebounding and block numbers in the Australian pro league. Worth a swing late in the 2nd imo
Consistent_Owl4593
Would be cool to have a Ucla guy on the roster. I wouldn’t mind Zach Edey such an intriguing player I’d like to see Jokic back him down from the three point line and see how that goes
BizzyHaze
Zach Edy in 1st and Bronny James in 2nd.
MaryandMe1
so are we giving up on castleton or.
VictorianGuy
Zach. He showed a lot of maturity and desire in the tournament this year.
LoveTheHustleBud
I was HUGE on the Edey train last summer before he announced he was staying in college
He got a bit exposed against quicker guards in the tournament but you can’t teach someone to be 7’4+ and built like a tank. Even if he never improves from where he is now, he has a rotation spot on almost any team for the next 5-8 years.
Theres better players, but I’m admittedly biased and obsessed with him as a prospect.
irwanchel
Zach edey
GoPhotoshopYourself
Whichever two are the best defenders
TarkovBirdman
Crazy thing is most teams have two centers better than our backups, so the good centers might slip further down than they think. The Duke center or Clingan would be my picks if they fall
WhatitdoFlightCrew39
Need to trade up and get Kelel Ware
shashmalash
Not saying it’s 1 to 1 lol… but I drafted Edey in 2K, and him and AD just physically next to each other eats up so much space defensively that I can see it working irl
Illustrious-Fig6819
Ware and Edey
Abstruck8
Was hoping to see a PF/C on the board with a last name that ended with a “c” 😞
magic9669
Am I the only one NOT an Edey fan? He dominated in college against lesser athleticism (overall) and smaller players. I feel as though he’s super slow and will get exposed at the pro level.
He’ll be serviceable, but I don’t see him being a star. MAYBE a starter on some teams just because of his size, but that’s about it. Just my opinion.
With that said, I wouldn’t mind having him on the Lakers if he falls down some
ISlashChads
Edney would have been the number one pick in a different era
adultishgambinoh
Are there any forwards that excel at rebounding that we can pick up? I feel like that would fill a big void.
augustcero
what’s with the hype on bigs? we need guards. guards galore
imbabyttv
Bona and Ware
puhtime
Yves missi or Zach the wemby slayer.
Sir_Turtle_91
Zach Edey and Adem Bona
AlveinFencer
Theoretical: You are my scouting team. What can you tell me about any potential prospects?
seansocal
All are projects who won’t contribute immediately
SpankySpiva
More people should be mentioning Adem Bona here. Went to more than a few UCLA games last season and guys athleticism for a 6’9 small ball center is off the charts. Perfect rim runner to pair with Bron and someone who can supplement defense while AD is off the floor- also being able to switch onto anyone 1-5. In the right situation (LA, DAL, IND) guy is a steal!
fartlapse
Biggest one so he can eat the smaller ones
Ok_Concentrate_75
Edey and Holmes
tonik93
This subreddit is obsessed with bigs that cant play with AD, we need big wings that complement him.
Nevertheless, holmes, filipowski or tyler smith would be a good pick
AdministrativeDig845
No way Edey falls that far
InFa-MoUs
Figure it out yourself Rob
itsnotreallyme0
The 6’7 guy for laughs
Jholla29
Draft the best overall players because the Lakers will most likely trade them in 3 years.
Jholla29
Draft the best overall players because the Lakers will most likely trade them in 3 years.
ChrisSD26
I just don’t get how 7’4 Zach Edey goes as far as 35. 🤔
Tymathee
The best offensive rebounder here
Ranieboy
Watch Holmes he got the Myles Turner achetype all over him.
AsJoeSeesIt
Ryan Kalkbrenner is the best defensive big man on here and he’s got a solid offensive game including a 3 point shot. I have no clue why he’s projected as a late second round pick. We need a solid defensive option for when AD rests and I like Kalk
Phuddy
Filipowski and Edey
corybekem
If the wolves defeat the nuggets then the formula is set(the one lakers fans been begging for lol). Everyone will chase the big man. Edeys stock will rise too high for us to get him. If he’s picked up im trading our 1st, JHS, and anyone not named Bron, Ar, AD for him. That kid is ready.
Dgwdum
Depends on what we’re looking for between an nba ready big and a high upside project.
Imo Ware and Missi are going to be the 2 best centers in this draft after Clingan, however, while they could potentially play some minutes similarly to lively with the mavs, I think they need 2 years to start hitting their stride.
On the other hand, guys like edey and filipowski have more nba ready bodies and skill sets and can play limited minutes right away.
Edey though, will never be a starter or high minutes player but if you’re fine with that then he would be a solid backup to AD in this center weak free agency.
Filipowski has more upside since he can score inside, shoot the 3, pass and slides his feet better on D. So he could be a perfect compromise between upside and immediate impact
rcs2408
Edey can’t teach size…look at how Gobert has played well with Minnesota. Also like Hall from Clemson, a big guy that can shoot 3s.
SmartGuyChris
As someone who doesn’t keep up with NCAABB whatsoever, and don’t even know 98% of these names, I’m going with:
Kyle Flip in the 1st (Kel’el Ware as a backup)
Ariel Hukporti in the 2nd
ControlForward5360
Ware seems to be the guy at the lakers spot that they can draft. I think a sleeper big time in this draft is Bona dude was insane for UCLA the last two season
jamfed
Eddy, Eddy, Eddy!!
qkilla1522
Ware and Bona. Infuse athleticism.
Gemcitylex
Look, I’m from Dayton. Draft Holmes & Edey if possible. They both have great potential, Holmes is closer than you think already.
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Kelel Ware.
Kyle Flip and Zach Edey
Flip if he’s still available at our spot, Daron Holmes if he isn’t. In the second round…idk, Ariel Hukporti? He’s rated way at the end of the second, but he’s huge and putting up solid rebounding and block numbers in the Australian pro league. Worth a swing late in the 2nd imo
Would be cool to have a Ucla guy on the roster. I wouldn’t mind Zach Edey such an intriguing player I’d like to see Jokic back him down from the three point line and see how that goes
Zach Edy in 1st and Bronny James in 2nd.
so are we giving up on castleton or.
Zach. He showed a lot of maturity and desire in the tournament this year.
I was HUGE on the Edey train last summer before he announced he was staying in college
He got a bit exposed against quicker guards in the tournament but you can’t teach someone to be 7’4+ and built like a tank. Even if he never improves from where he is now, he has a rotation spot on almost any team for the next 5-8 years.
Theres better players, but I’m admittedly biased and obsessed with him as a prospect.
Zach edey
Whichever two are the best defenders
Crazy thing is most teams have two centers better than our backups, so the good centers might slip further down than they think. The Duke center or Clingan would be my picks if they fall
Need to trade up and get Kelel Ware
Not saying it’s 1 to 1 lol… but I drafted Edey in 2K, and him and AD just physically next to each other eats up so much space defensively that I can see it working irl
Ware and Edey
Was hoping to see a PF/C on the board with a last name that ended with a “c” 😞
Am I the only one NOT an Edey fan? He dominated in college against lesser athleticism (overall) and smaller players. I feel as though he’s super slow and will get exposed at the pro level.
He’ll be serviceable, but I don’t see him being a star. MAYBE a starter on some teams just because of his size, but that’s about it. Just my opinion.
With that said, I wouldn’t mind having him on the Lakers if he falls down some
Edney would have been the number one pick in a different era
Are there any forwards that excel at rebounding that we can pick up? I feel like that would fill a big void.
what’s with the hype on bigs? we need guards. guards galore
Bona and Ware
Yves missi or Zach the wemby slayer.
Zach Edey and Adem Bona
Theoretical: You are my scouting team. What can you tell me about any potential prospects?
All are projects who won’t contribute immediately
More people should be mentioning Adem Bona here. Went to more than a few UCLA games last season and guys athleticism for a 6’9 small ball center is off the charts. Perfect rim runner to pair with Bron and someone who can supplement defense while AD is off the floor- also being able to switch onto anyone 1-5. In the right situation (LA, DAL, IND) guy is a steal!
Biggest one so he can eat the smaller ones
Edey and Holmes
This subreddit is obsessed with bigs that cant play with AD, we need big wings that complement him.
Nevertheless, holmes, filipowski or tyler smith would be a good pick
No way Edey falls that far
Figure it out yourself Rob
The 6’7 guy for laughs
Draft the best overall players because the Lakers will most likely trade them in 3 years.
Draft the best overall players because the Lakers will most likely trade them in 3 years.
I just don’t get how 7’4 Zach Edey goes as far as 35. 🤔
The best offensive rebounder here
Watch Holmes he got the Myles Turner achetype all over him.
Ryan Kalkbrenner is the best defensive big man on here and he’s got a solid offensive game including a 3 point shot. I have no clue why he’s projected as a late second round pick. We need a solid defensive option for when AD rests and I like Kalk
Filipowski and Edey
If the wolves defeat the nuggets then the formula is set(the one lakers fans been begging for lol). Everyone will chase the big man. Edeys stock will rise too high for us to get him. If he’s picked up im trading our 1st, JHS, and anyone not named Bron, Ar, AD for him. That kid is ready.
Depends on what we’re looking for between an nba ready big and a high upside project.
Imo Ware and Missi are going to be the 2 best centers in this draft after Clingan, however, while they could potentially play some minutes similarly to lively with the mavs, I think they need 2 years to start hitting their stride.
On the other hand, guys like edey and filipowski have more nba ready bodies and skill sets and can play limited minutes right away.
Edey though, will never be a starter or high minutes player but if you’re fine with that then he would be a solid backup to AD in this center weak free agency.
Filipowski has more upside since he can score inside, shoot the 3, pass and slides his feet better on D. So he could be a perfect compromise between upside and immediate impact
Edey can’t teach size…look at how Gobert has played well with Minnesota. Also like Hall from Clemson, a big guy that can shoot 3s.
As someone who doesn’t keep up with NCAABB whatsoever, and don’t even know 98% of these names, I’m going with:
Kyle Flip in the 1st (Kel’el Ware as a backup)
Ariel Hukporti in the 2nd
Ware seems to be the guy at the lakers spot that they can draft. I think a sleeper big time in this draft is Bona dude was insane for UCLA the last two season
Eddy, Eddy, Eddy!!
Ware and Bona. Infuse athleticism.
Look, I’m from Dayton. Draft Holmes & Edey if possible. They both have great potential, Holmes is closer than you think already.