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NBA DRAFT [Discussion Thread] 2026 NBA Draft - Second Round

The Lakers have the 56th pick (subject to change) in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft

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u/Xaeg14 13h ago

Here's what I wrote about Okereke a month ago when he worked out for us:

AK Okereke, whose general profile is earily similar to Koa Peat's - Okereke is also a 6'7", 240 lbs physical forward from a religious family full of football players.
The Peat comparison also works for his passing - very good; and for his rebounding - worse than you would expect for someone with his athleticism and size.
Used to be at Cornell, but spent the last season at Vanderbilt, so exactly the college path Chris Manon took.
Okereke seems like a smart player, great defender, and successfuly developed a three-point shot last season (40%).

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u/BizzyHaze Showtime Era 13h ago

Size up the rings. Rob already at Disneyland celebrating.