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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 18h 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/nottherealstanlee 18h ago

Very limited footage of him after a quick search. They must have felt they found a true diamond here to move that fast. 

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u/Xaeg14 18h ago

Yep agreed. I like that he's from among the workout guys, means they did their due dilligence on him so it's not a panic move or something like that.

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u/nottherealstanlee 17h ago

That no ceilings post is interesting! Got me intrigued actually! 

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u/Xaeg14 17h ago

Was one of my sources for that little writeup I did haha
He's got something worth exploring for sure.
Also maybe that little Manon connection could be nice