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Can the Lakers find a center?
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FROM THE ABOVE ARTICLE:
Mouhamed Faye, center, Reggio Emilia
It seems that every year, the NBA becomes increasingly international. With the Lakers needing a big and having such a deep pick, looking overseas for talent could allow them to find a player who is flying a bit under the radar.
Listed at 6’10 and at 20 years old, Faye could be a big the Lakers can draft and develop.
Here is what Jonathan Wasserman said about the selection:
Mouhamed Faye’s defensive range is the draw, though he’s also used his size and quick leaping to rack up 59 dunks so far this year.
He could be tougher holding his ground defending the post, but the way he’s able to slide his feet and cover ground could help teams picture a switchable big who guards in space and blocks shots.
CBS Sports — Eric Dixon, power forward, Villanova
While depth at center was clearly an issue for the Lakers, overall size is needed. Dixon is a power forward from Villanova who averaged 23.3 points and 5.1 rebounds for the Wildcats.
He is a senior, so perhaps he can enter the league ready to make an immediate contribution. Here’s Kevin O’Connor’s thoughts on this draft prospect.
Dixon’s a professional bucket-getter who led college basketball in scoring last season and earned All-American honors in his fifth and final season at Villanova. He plays bigger than his measurements indicate and has managed efficiency as a scorer in various roles in college.