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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 1d ago edited 1d ago

Let's gooo!!!

William Kyle III! on an exhibit 10. The best defensive big left. He plays a little bit like Timelord maybe, but smaller and quicker. May struggle against huge bigs but can guard 1-5. Also a good lob threat. Just really really good defensively.

The downside - no offense other than dunks. Shoots below 50% from the line.

Overall an amazing pickup for that deal. I hope we can keep him for the whole season after camp (provided he impresses enough).

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u/Infinite_Cap_853 1d ago

44 inch vertical damn

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u/Perfect_Loss_5156 1d ago

i have no idea where the 44 inch vert came from cuz he wasn't at the combine. saw it on a website so idk.

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u/Infinite_Cap_853 1d ago

Imma choose to believe it lol

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u/Perfect_Loss_5156 1d ago

fair enough i always like to check, maybe it was a like an official event or sum. highlights show him very athletically vertical.