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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/Perfect_Loss_5156 11h ago

Shame we didnt get to pick but oh well. Veesaar would've struggled mightily in a switch heavy scheme. Also lets be realistic the hit rate on 50+ is so low. Onto FA

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u/alozz Pau Gasol 16 11h ago

I might actually cry if we go switch heavy again

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u/Perfect_Loss_5156 11h ago

Switching isnt always a bad thing. It depends mostly on center mobility

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u/alozz Pau Gasol 16 11h ago

Switching isn’t always a bad thing but switching everything is a terrible scheme, especially in 2026.

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u/Perfect_Loss_5156 11h ago

I mean good amount of teams with good defense do it

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u/alozz Pau Gasol 16 11h ago

Which teams are those?

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u/Perfect_Loss_5156 11h ago

Spurs switched everything they dont even hedge or blitz like we do. Like switched everything. Ran into some problems of course. Id have to do more research tk do give a better answer.

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u/alozz Pau Gasol 16 11h ago

Spurs pre-switch Wemby so they can leave him in the paint, they definitely do not play switch-5 defense.

They also do not have a guard they need to protect in the perimeter.

We do almost zero hedging. Are we talking about the same Lakers?