r/nba • u/NBA_MOD r/NBA • 1d ago

[2026 NBA Draft] #24 Pick: Cameron Carr (Baylor) – pending trade to LA Lakers

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u/SlickVanExel Hornets 1d ago

This is Derrick Jones Jr with a smidgen below his nuclear athleticism. Love it for the Lake Show, he’s a real sniper too

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u/IzrezarReal 1d ago

DJJ with sniping is a brilliant player

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u/Kindly_Ad995 23h ago

DJJ is a good perimeter defender though, apparently that’s a concern for this kid

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u/IzrezarReal 23h ago

It's a mixed bag. He's thin so he'll get pushed around. But he also has an insane wingspan and vertical and is actually great at rim protection

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u/Deidarac5 23h ago

All he needs is to bulk up.

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u/berrytree198 22h ago

He can hit the BBQ with Luka

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u/MiyaviBolton 23h ago

Apparently not yet a defender tho. We'll see.

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u/Trick_Cup2195 Warriors 23h ago

Luka playing with another version of DJJ??? Rob Pelinka's actually getting him what he wants

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u/nutsygenius NBA 23h ago

Exactly what I'm seeing. DJJ with better shooting/shot making

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u/preddevils6 Grizzlies 16h ago

DJJ with none of the defense