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Horton-Tucker Realizes His NBA Dream

After acquiring the 46th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft from Orlando for a 2020 2nd-round pick and cash, the Lakers selected Talen Horton-Tucker.

The 6’4’’, 238-pound swingman with a 7’1’’ reach played one season at Iowa State, where he averaged 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 27.2 minutes per game as a freshman.

A still-developing 18-year-old Chicago native who doesn’t turn 19 until November was thrilled to find out he was westward bound.

“It’s a blessing … it’s a dream come true,” said Horton-Tucker on a conference call.