Lakers Add Duke Big Man to Help Luka Doncic in NBA Mock Draft
Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers, who recently traded for star player Luka Doncic, are looking to improve their team by adding a strong big man in the upcoming NBA draft. Mock drafts suggest they might select Duke center Patrick Ngongba II with their No. 25 pick to support Doncic and improve their defense.Key Facts
- The Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in a major trade last season.
- Luka Doncic had an MVP-level performance last season.
- The Lakers hold the No. 25 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
- Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II is a 6-foot-11 center averaging 10.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
- Ngongba played 32 games and helped Duke reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament.
- He is seen as good at setting screens and helping in pick-and-roll plays with Doncic.
- Ngongba could provide better rim protection compared to the Lakers’ current centers, Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes.
- Other mock drafts have Ngongba picked earlier, meaning the Lakers need teams ahead to pass on him for the Lakers to select him.
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