While the Lakers find themselves in free agent and trade rumors aplenty, the 2021 NBA draft is set for Thursday, which officially welcomes in draft week across the league. Though the Lakers have not retained a first-round selection on the roster since Moe Wagner in 2018, the possibility remains that the team stays put and takes a player with the No. 22 pick this year.
With that in mind, today’s episode of the “Can U Dig It” podcast saw host Jacob Rude bring on special guest and draft expert Mike Garcia to take a look at the Lakers’ various draft scenarios and possibilities.