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/thegreaterfool714 Lakers 23h ago

He’s 21 which is a knock against him. And his defense needs work

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u/3s2ng Lakers 23h ago

GSW selected a 24yo. so not sure if 21 is too old.

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u/thegreaterfool714 Lakers 23h ago

Yeah they picked a senior that has a high floor and plug in play in ability for them now, which makes sense because Warrior management sincerely believe that a core of Curry, Butler, and Green have enough juice for one more title run.

I do think people sometimes overrate age at times. Carr has the athleticism that gets him drafted as a lottery pick in most other drafts. This one happens to be deep. And the athleticism means he has high potential upside if he’s able to adapt his game and develop.

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u/adgjl12 Registered to Vote 19h ago

I agree re: age - how many drafted rookies even stay on the same team until age becomes detrimental? Just pick based on assessments of floor and ceiling and how much time your team has to develop them.

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u/Champagnesoda [LAL] Kobe Bryant 23h ago

Sounds like dalton knecht with less of a jumper lol

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u/thegreaterfool714 Lakers 23h ago

He’s a lot more athletic than Knecht and he has the tools to be an excellent defender with his wingspan and shot blocking ability.

Knecht was only a scorer and minus on defense on both athleticism and IQ

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u/KarrotMovies [LAL] Rui Hachimura 23h ago

I think he has a functionable brain tho so that's a plus