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The Los Angeles Lakers desperately need a big man of the future. They might have the perfect player in the upcoming NBA draft.
With the draft order set, the Lakers could look to add a young center to the roster this spring at the NBA Draft.
The Lakers are again projected to draft North Carolina center Henri Veesaar, a floor-spacing big man ESPN views as a Deandre Ayton upgrade.
Austin Reaves has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers since joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2021, even surpassing LeBron James as the clear No. 2 on the team for the majority of this season.