The Lakers, lacking top draft picks, traded up to 45th in the NBA draft and are targeting 7’1″ center Ryan Kalkbrenner from Creighton to bolster their frontcourt after a thin center rotation. While Kalkbrenner, 23, may not be a star, his effective play and shot-blocking ability could significantly enhance the Lakers’ chances of contending alongside stars like Luka Doncic.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Lakers want to pick a tall basketball player named Ryan Kalkbrenner from Creighton to help make their team better.
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