Lakers’ Missed Shot at Drafting Nembhard…
In the 2022 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers dearly wished they had a magic basketball to roll back time and have Andrew Nembhard fall into their lap at pick No. 35. Nembhard, now a key player for the Indiana Pacers, is like a finely-tuned Swiss Army Knife on the court, outsmarting opponents and hitting clutch shots that make defenders question their career choices. Meanwhile, the Lakers found themselves creating multiple conspiracy theories when Indiana snagged him at pick 31, leaving them with hopes, dreams, and a strong need for a few gallons of ice cream to mend their broken hearts.
Fortunately, the Lakers walked away from the draft with Max Christie, who turned into a starting-caliber player faster than a squirrel on an espresso binge. While they lost him in a huge trade that brought Luka Doncic to L.A., the deal reminded everyone that trading for a superstar is as irresistible to the Lakers as a buffet line is at an all-you-can-eat pancake house. Meanwhile, with potential free agents like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic looming, the Lakers’ dreams are reaching for the stars—because someday, one of those stars just might answer their calls!
