The Lakers are hosting a two-time NCAA Player of the Year for a pre-draft visit.
The Los Angeles Lakers will have pick No. 17 in the first round of the upcoming NBA Draft, giving them a chance to select some young talent. Los Angeles may elect to trade the pick away for more immediate help on the roster but the team is doing their due diligence in case they end up making a selection.
Los Angeles needs more defensive help and length across the roster so they could target some size with the pick. While the draft class doesn't have a ton of stars in it, it does have good depth, giving teams a chance to find quality role players. The Lakers have begun holding workouts with prospective guys and they are set to host a two-time NCAA Player of the Year.Edey is one of the more interesting players in the draft class because nobody can really figure out what he is. He was one of the most dominant players in college basketball history but many don't believe it will translate to the NBA game.if selected.
He may be the most NBA-ready player in the draft and his success will likely be determined by where he is selected. If the Lakers take Edey, it could give them a nice piece to build around in the frontcourt, even with his limited skill set.Matt earned a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Louisiana State University in 2021. He was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, covering all Southern California sports in his career.
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