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TA s mock draft list, recommends the Lakers to win 18+5 double-energy guards, three shortcomings affect the market

3:59am, 19 June 2025Basketball

At this year's draft, the Lakers had only one last pick in the second round. Of course, due to multiple players, they temporarily decided to withdraw from this year's draft, which will inevitably add variables. For example, if the Lakers have fewer draft picks and later, they can work with other teams to try to change the draft picks or improve their actual picks.

Professional media TA simulated the draft list, which recommended that the Lakers pick up Hunter Sarris, a dual-season player from Wake Forest University. After transferring this season, Hunter Sarris exploded and became a potential stock rookie and may be selected at the end of the second round.

Speaking of Hunter Sarris's growth resume, it is actually quite inspiring. He played for the Gonzaga University Bulldogs for the first three seasons in the NCAA. However, Hunter Sarris was not reused here and even used as a substitute, so the data seemed terrible. He averaged only 4.5 points and 2.2 rebounds per game in the first three years of college, which could not attract the attention of scouts and professionals. But after he switched to Wake Forest University, Hunter Sarris' time and chances increased significantly, which allowed him to successfully explode. He averaged 18.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season, and his overall shooting percentage was around 48%. For defenders, it was already the top level.

Hunt Sarris has obvious advantages and disadvantages. He has excellent physical fitness and athletic ability, can easily tear off the opponent's position, and also has certain potential on the defensive end. Compared with other teams, the Lakers are not good at cultivating potential stocks and do need to achieve results as soon as possible, so Hunter Sarris' immediate combat power will be the key part of the management's inspection.

But if the Lakers choose Hunter Sarris, or if they have some considerations, the reason why Hunter Sarris will fall into the second round or even lose the election can only be said that three shortcomings will affect his market. One, Hunter Sarris, as an older rookie, does have limited potential and room for improvement, and it only exploded in her senior season, so there are too few reference samples. Secondly, Hunter Sarris is thin and has a weak figure. If he does not have enough ability to compete in the NBA, he will suffer a lot on both offense and defense, so he will need to take a long time to make his body stronger before he can play his value in high-end games. Finally, even during college, Hunter Sarris's outside shooting seemed very unstable, with a three-point shooting percentage of only about 33%. After coming to the NBA, the difficulty will further increase. In addition to adversity and defense, it is also because the NBA three-point line is also farther. If the outside shooting is unstable, it will only be more difficult to survive in the league.

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