Lakers’ 2024 NBA Draft preview with Sam Vecenie: Ep: 31 | Buha’s Block
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Published 2024-06-13
Sam and I discuss the passing of Jerry West, the Lakers’ plans at No. 17, the prospects Sam likes in that range, if LA will draft the best player available or for need/position, Zach Edey, Bronny James, LA potentially acquiring another second-round pick, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis entering Year 2, Max Christie’s free-agency market, Dan Hurley and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:39 Rest in peace Jerry West
6:30 Lakers’ No. 17 pick in Sam’s latest mock
9:10 Will draft BPA or best fit/position?
15:17 Which other players make sense at No. 17?
19:05 Odds the Lakers trade the No. 17 pick?
23:23 Bronny James at No. 55?
27:56 What is Bronny’s ceiling in the draft?
29:50 Any buzz about LA acquiring another second-round pick?
33:46 Jalen Hood-Schifino entering Year 2
38:03 Maxwell Lewis entering Year 2
41:12 Max Christie’s restricted free agency and his market
51:36 Sam’s take on LA’s Dan Hurley pursuit
59:26 Check out Sam’s NBA Draft guide!
1:01:16 Outro
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All Comments (21)
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im so happy you had sam on for this one
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I want lakers to draft Edey because we need a true big body center.
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zach edey, yves missi, and kyle filipowski we’re all guys i was super excited about too because i thought they’d fit in LA it’s cool that sam mentioned all three fitting on the lakers too i’d be super excited if any of those three were drafted to the lakers
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every single thing the guy on the right said was : “bruh i dont know!” 😂😂😂
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If Ron holland or Devin Carter fall I’m going to hope lakers trade up
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If edey can replace what we lost with zubac. Its a great pick for us. Magic screwed up when he traded zubac
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If teams are selling on this draft, I believe the Lakers should be buyers. There's alot of talent in this draft. People are low due to the fact this draft does not have a definitive #1 pick.
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“Autopsy” on the season lol 42:27
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Laker need this : Edey , Markkenen/( Deny Avdja) If DLO goes ( Kevin PorterJr. Greece ) Corey Kispert , Trey Murphy , Malik Monk , Kelly Oubre Jr. , Jake Laravia from Menphis For minimum Kevin Love 19:46
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Sam is elite
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Dorian finney smith you got to be kidding, he is going downhill that's why he is available! He is a vet minimum guy at the most plus he is 31 were suppose to get younger and athletic he doesn't check those boxes and Dayron Sharpe is 6ft9 undersize for a center
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It was criminal how Max was handled this last year. He needs to be on this team and given consistent rotation minutes. The idea that Max turns into a Caruso type mistake again and Lakers not learning their lesson would be asinine.
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If it were about the money you would've heard Dan Hurley wanted more and made a counteroffer that the Lakers rejected. That wasn't the case. He was negotiating against himself so that never made sense. It wasn't about the money, Woj said as much. Most people didn't even know Hurley until he was attached to the Lakers, and it dominated the sports headlines. During the finals! He's never had this much attention in his life. The stage too big the lights too bright. He could make his money in College without the intense pressure of the NBA and coaching the Lakers. #MentalHealth "If I need to convince you to come here, to carry that legacy forward, then you ain't the one to be it." - Kobe Bryant.
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better not let FO do the drafting😂 let scouts do the work
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Can you please give your thoughts on the center Jesse Edwards thank you?💜💛🏀
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Hope they signed Max and i really wish he will be used properly this year 💜💛
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Lakers top picks @17 1. EDEY 2. DA SILVA 3. TRADE PK
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Keep Max…please!!!
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I can't believe Rob was allowed to override the scouting department and take JHS. He has too much power there are no checks and balances in the FO.
