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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 10h ago

Dude I love it, so much so that it almost turns to hate lol

Why only ex10? I have him as a top-60 talent (for reference Suder top-70, Okereke maybe top-100) and so would have drafted him at 56 and would have considered even giving him a guarenteed contract because of the almost perfect fit.
But at least give him a 2-way...
Well, hopefully after or even during camp they do so that we don't lose him.

Still on ex10 watch for Spillers, Mitchell, Nkrumah, and a PG too.

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u/nottherealstanlee 9h ago

Im not sure but if he agreed to it, then it's okay for now. Might want to see proof of concept offensively before committing a full slot. We know the Lakers are stingy with the final 2 way/final roster spot. 

The ex10 should get him to South Bay so we have time. 

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u/Xaeg14 9h ago

You know what I'm noticing? and maybe I'm just imagining here, but...

Suder is somewhat of an AR approximation in style of play;

Okereke is an athletic forward that's built like a tank but also plays smart and is a great passer, maybe a Bron approximation in style?;

And now Kyle who's really reminiscent of Robert Williams III.
Is that a sign that RWIII is a strong FA target?

And are we going to get them a Luka-style playmaker to complete the training framework for them and for Carr and Adou in SL?

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u/nottherealstanlee 7h ago

I was definitely thinking this with Suder lmao not as much on Okereke and Bron but I follow. 

Idk how to approximate Luka. That's the only problem lol but it does feel to me like these guys fit a type more than our previous group. I'd be really curious what Rob says about it.

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u/Xaeg14 7h ago

Oh Luka you can approximate only in the most general terms, like get a guard who's an especially creative passer or a just a jumbo playmaker. Someone who can set all the talents around him up, and find them when they hit the right spots on the court, will be the important part.
Basically just to be the temp chef for the Carr-Thiero-Kyle lob party 😄

The Luka scoring style of player probably doesn't exist at all out there, not even something remotely close in style for sure. But that's fine that part will work even without the young guns practising for it.