The Los Angeles Lakers thought they had a real shot at Andrew Nembhard in the 2022 NBA Draft. Sitting at pick No. 35, they were ready to pounce if he slid just a few more spots.
The Indiana Pacers beat them to it, grabbing the savvy Gonzaga guard at No. 31. Looking back at the moment now, that missed opportunity stings more than ever.
“There is an alternate universe where he’s a Laker,” said Jovan Buha on his Buha’s Block podcast. “Because one fun fact is that the pick the Lakers used Max Christie on, they were hoping Nembhard was going to slip, but he went 31st to Indiana.