Lifelong Lakers fan just introducing the newest family member to you all. Used to have a dog named Kobe but now it is time for the new generation of Lakers basketball.

I know CC is a given and Manon likely would be more of a 2 way, but do we have a roster spot available for Kaluma? I think he’s shown enough that he could be a pretty decent rotation player at a position of need. Not sure how this works.

Looked childish as fuck in the live game. Would like to see a replay to see if it was as ridiculous as it was live. Specifically the drive into 3 people with Carr calling for the pass. And the play where Carr ran to the top of the arc looking for a pass and Adou looked at him turned the other way and passed it to the other side of the court.

Edit: Comments are trying to say that Adou is trying to prove himself which is why he did it. Which is common in Summer League. But watching it live, it did not seem that way at all. Which is why I requested the clip.

Edit2: Seems like the announcers kinda picked up on it too. Cause when he hit the 3 to get him 21 points they referenced that it was good for him like he was overcoming something. Which is odd cause he's been having a great game.

Edit3: Lol that last play in OT.

I love Ben Pfeifers breakdown on prospects over the season and draft process. Some more film breakdown on Carrs breakout season at Baylor. I do hope Carr can put on 15 or so lbs of muscle but I still love the pick

Anybody know if our young goat, young savant, young Jedi is going to be suiting up tonite. Would love to set eyes on him once more time before the season starts

who do you think you want in 25th pick in the draft. All this player is available in 25th. So you dont need to comment about he will not be around that pick. This is just assuming this players is still available. This is your own opinion. If you want to trade the pick just comment which player should the lakers trade that pick for.

Since it's really hard to get excited about the 55th pick in a draft, regardless of how deep this class is, here's a bunch of guys that are on the big board for the Lake Show (probably).

You'll notice it only has 7 foot bigs (minus one exception), and well, for obvious reasons. I'm of the belief that if they just bolster their big depth, that this team is a contender. I know there's going to be trades, but we'll see how the rotation is after that dust settles.

I've broken it down to 3 tiers: the no chance (pretty solid first round prospects), the trade ups (probably have to trade up for), and the realistic (mid-late 2nd round projection guys).

This list also won't include Maluach, since he's a lock for a lottery pick. I also don't include Condon, because he's asking teams about being a late FRP/early 2RP, and if he doesn't get an agreement, he's dropping out of the draft. Not a realistic option for the LAL currently.

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The 'No Chance' Tier (mid-late FRPs):

Danny Wolf, Michigan, Junior (21yo), C (7'0", 250 lbs)

He's expected to be an early 20s pick. Solid pseudo play-making big with a developing step-back jumper. Don't really need to go into detail, he's gone before the mid-20s pick.

Joan Beringer, France, 18yo, C (6'11", 240 lbs)

True project big. Didn't start playing basketball until 2021. Very raw, but has that insane athleticism and timing that's going to make a team draft him early. He's got legit 'boom or bust' potential. Rather the Lakers not trade up to gamble for a player like that.

Maxime Raynaud, Stanford (France), Senior (22yo), F/C (7'1", 250 lbs)

He's climbed up even further from his performance at the Combine last week. There's a playoff team with a late first who will gladly take him and instantly put him in their rotation. Just the prototypical 7 foot new age big; can ball handle, shoot the 3PT, and play make. I assume he doesn't make it past the BOS or PHX picks (at 28 or 29).

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The 'Trade Ups' Tier (Early-mid 2RPs):

Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton, Senior (23yo), C (7'1", 260 lbs)

Honestly, reminds me of modern day BroLo. Can hit the spot up 3PT shot, massive dude with great timing on blocks. Extra year(s) in college helped refine his game. Another instant contributor. He's probably going in the 30s somewhere.

Hansen Yang, China, 19yo, C (7'1", 240 lbs)

I still think he's below the next prospect, but the hype and the draw of having the Chinese market is going to get some team to reach for him. He might go as early as late first off that (especially with BKN having 3 picks between 26-36). Still, he's a legit prospect who's bolstered his stock due to his Combine performance.

This one was a short one. Everyone else below is sort of a crap shoot.

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The 'Realistic' (Mid-late 2RPs):

Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Penn State, Junior (22yo), C (7'0", 240 lbs)

Honestly, reminds me a bit of Hayes. Crazy athletic, and a bunch of highlight blocks/dunks. A bit of a project big, since he's still raw, but overall, solid. Projected around the 40s, wouldn't be mad if he fell.

Mouhamed Faye, Senegal (Reggio Emilia, Italian League), 20yo, C (6'10", 220 lbs)

He's a bit small, and the only non 7 footer I've included here (mostly because of his 7'5" reach), but his athleticism is crazy. He brings some Vando-esque qualities to big depth: his offense is non-existent outside of dunks and within 2 feet of the rim, but his prowess on defense is there. He's also a certified lob threat with his athleticism. Still, he's also a project guy, so it'll remain to be seen if he fits the bill.

Rocco Zikarsky, Brisbane (NBL), 18yo, C (7'3", 260 lbs)

As a continued trend for all the young players in the second round, 'raw' is the only apt way to describe him. But he's quite mobile for his size, and he's certainly a certified lob threat with the combination of his athleticism and length. Certainly still a bit of a project, but guarantees a legit lob threat for Luka.

Vladislav Goldin, Michigan, Senior (23yo), C (7'1", 250 lbs)

His potential ceiling is probably lower than the 3 guys listed ahead of him in the 'realistic' tier, but his current floor is probably higher. He's not the most athletic, and I wouldn't deem him a lob threat like any of them, but he's got decent defensive instincts and he's starting to develop a nice jumpshot. Falls more in line with the 'BroLo' type of playstyle.

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Is there a chance that one of these guys also fall out of the draft completely and the Lakers just scoop them up as a two-way? Sure. Is there a chance the Lakers just draft 'best available' on their board, regardless of talent? Also true.

Who knows. Just wanted to give a little clarity and some name recognition for potential bigs the Lakers might draft. Main point of the post was just to showcase that there's a lot of big depth in this draft, so if there's a guy you like, and they go early, it doesn't mean the Lakers don't have a chance to improve there.

Anyways, lemme know of some other names out there if I'm missing a 7 footer, or legit big (not those 6'10", 220 lb'ers).

Adou Thiero talks about the advice he has received from his Lakers teammates, playing in the G-League, and the strides he’s made defensively.

I am from PA and I come in peace. Last summer, prior to his final year at Villanova, Eric Dixon came into a restaurant I worked at. I knew one of the people he was with and jokingly said to her that it would be funny if he signed one of our bags of chips. She made it happen. The rest is history. Rooting for the big fella.