ROCCO ZIKARSKY COULD BE THERE AT #45One thing that's not going to change is how important size is in basketball. At 7' 3" with a 7' 5" wingspan, Rocco is pretty fast and athletic for his size. He's going to get a lot of boards, blocks, and points just because of his size.… pic.twitter.com/fNbekaRD9G— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 27, 2025
Rocco did get picked at #45…..but the Lakers really must have something lined up. I think it’s best not to rely on a rookie to fill a crucial position for season and playoff run. One highlight of the draft was Hansen Yang getting picked midway in the first round, 16th to the Blazers, and he was in the “bleacher” seats…..didn’t have a VIP table. The glimpses I saw of Yang in the Klutch workout a few weeks ago….he looked pretty good.