Darius Garland projects to be All-Star and franchise building block | 2019 NBA Draft Scouting Report

ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of former Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland. Schmitz says Garland shares similar physical tools and athletic profile with Warriors star Steph Curry. Schmitz calls Garland one of the 2019 NBA Draft’s most gifted shot-creators, who has the skills to develop into an All-Star caliber point guard and franchise building block.
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[@ShervonFakhimi]

1.35 PPP on Pull-Ups (99th Percentile) is actually insane. Dude is an absolute perfect fit with the Lakers.

[@gershomtan5879]

LilShawn424 why would the lakers pick him up and mess with their starters? I mean I thought they’re banking on lonzo’s development going forward?

[@desmondhackneyjr4331]

Gershom Tan they probably gon use the pick in a trade I wish.not but probably

[@charlescooks9360]

You can't pull up if you don't get to dribble

[@eczotiic8026]

Gershom Tan Lonzo can play the off-guard position. If the Lakers can be smart for once and let Lonzo make the plays, then they’ll be successful. LeBron and Garland should just focus on scoring. Garland-Ball-James-Kuzma would be nice but honestly it won’t happen because Lakers don’t have patience

[@ibraheemmirza1360]

Gershom Tan he would play the 2 and it’s better that way considering he’s score first unlike Lonzo and a lackluster passer which is kinda needed in the nba to play pg

[@Superfly369]

Bro I’m 6’3 and ppl say wow your tall. Whenever I look at curry on the tv I’m like wow he’s short 😂

[@thirtyacres7504]

Well of course, next to other NBA players.

[@bobbub6012]

@My name is Steve Rogers i dont think you're 6'6" captain

[@bobbub6012]

@My name is Steve Rogers captain america aint 6' 6" is what im sayin

[@yuxasaba7920]

@My name is Steve Rogers In what alternate universe do you live that 6'6 is not tall? You are clearly lying m8

[@sandernista6499]

@My name is Steve Rogers why the fuck you lyin?

[@thirtyacres7504]

He's shifty and he plays at his own pace.

[@ballinglikeimtobe4920]

Those handles are gonna be awesome to use in 2k

[@ericlucio8447]

i can already tell 2k gonna give him a trash jumper

[@gnarlybastard6380]

Ec Lo bro the fact I was thinking the same thing😂

[@gershomtan5879]

I see him basically as a Damian Lillard. He doesn’t have the movement without the ball that steph has.

[@nwinsto602]

Same here

[@eliasafshar8983]

Dame can finish tho and can handle physicality tho

[@MenTaLisKing]

This is a good comparison but... 1. Lillard has much better Defense than Garland ever will 2. Garland has a long ways to go before being the slasher/drive&kick player Lillard is 3. Although not as important but still worth noting, Garland does have NBA range but I doubt he will succeed nearlyas quickly as Lillard did

[@AlphaDwg]

just remember Dame came out as a senior and steph a junior.

[@yhwhfearingguy646]

@@MenTaLisKing lilard's defense has not been good

[@pacogil4514]

THE DIME DROP >>>>>>> NBA ON ESPN You are always late folks.

[@damonmd3]

Paco Gil 💯

[@joshuabatts85]

I got a feeling the Cavs are slowly headed in the right direction. Don’t sleep on this young man.

[@tontoepstein6860]

Technically, sloths slowly head in the right direction, too.

[@jcw8719]

Tonto Epstein Cavs took a big jump this draft, keep sleeping

[@jerrysorianoyourlenderforl6062]

This kid has more Kyrie Irving than anything else. His handles are elite...and his speed and range makes him a starter year 1. He can learn as he goes.

[@jaken.6112]

Kyrie is a trash shooter & probably one of the best if not the best finishers at the rim, they are not the same

[@ckobo84]

Lol, way to set him straight Jake.

[@waynetea2515]

@@jaken.6112 Garland is shifty and has a ball handling ability similar to Kyrie Irving

[@jaken.6112]

@@waynetea2515 yeah I don't know enough about em, could be wrong

[@tontoepstein6860]

@@jaken.6112 Irving is a trash shooter??? Are you high?????!!!!!

[@blissjunkie7380]

Such a bold statement with very little college play. Didn’t play any top tier teams either. I do like Garland though

[@swam2922]

Bliss Junkie remember kyrie Irving

[@nets4life377]

They said that about Morant. Not saying he will be this good but still.

[@swam2922]

Pour Baby I hate duke to and kyrie is not a generational talent lol he a generational superstar but not talent that’s Zion lebron Wiggins talent comes from athleticism

[@blissjunkie7380]

Nets 4life I am excited to see Morant man, he’s a beast. I’m sure he will be 2nd or 3rd pick and I can say that because he played all season and tore shit up

[@blissjunkie7380]

Swavo 824 lol Wiggins? Really?

[@antwanbonifas7710]

I hope Lebron goes back to CLE one more time and plays with these guys once he fully establishes his legacy and gets his rings. Can't rule it out. He has invested so much into his body he could play until he's 40 and I hope he does.

[@jcw8719]

And if these guys develop fully that’s an easy ring and LeBron can retire

[@YEAUXANT]

@@jcw8719 you were right

[@kjjr6713]

@@jcw8719 too bad he extended his fault

[@crossover241]

Reminds me more of Austin Rivers and Damian Lillard than Steph

[@VASTSports]

No one can be compared to steph... except trae

[@elijahwilliams3728]

6ix Side terrible comparison he isn't as explosive as those guys or as big physically. His handle is way more crafty

[@chaosknifer7106]

Elijah Williams he’s probably bigger he’s been in the weight room since the injury he twice the size of Millard now

[@bornraised1832]

Damian Lillard and Austin Rivers have completely different play styles.

[@Brookintellect]

Huh!?

[@YvngGoat_]

Defence is all effort. No matter what size you are or how big you are it’s all effort, if you look at guys like Patrick Beverley he’s willing to defending anybody in the NBA whether it’s Steph Curry, LeBron, KD, etc. If Darius Garland can become an elite defender and have the toughness on the defensive end. He will be a great PG in the NBA.

[@virael3801]

Absolutely not, yeah effort is important but defensive IQ, height, frame and wingspan are much greater factors. He could be an average team defender in the right system but you should never expect him to be a + defender.

[@mambawrld2806]

Perfect for the Lakers. Him and Lonzo mask each other’s current weaknesses. Garland is ehhh on defense while Lonzo is elite. Garland is a great spot up and off dribble shooter while Lonzo isn’t too great at that currently.

[@krisdang]

lmaoo by "elite defense" those la ballhog fans mean their trash shit defense system crumbled when he got injured which may as well be a goddamn coincidence

[@hellojapan5778]

Lonzo is elite at getting traded to another team. Non shooting pgs get dealt. Only bums love that archetype

[@MrRyan-wu4jx]

Perfect for the Pelicans you mean. Man the Lakers fd up

[@AmayzinOne]

Pelicans need to trade AD to the Lakers to get this kid and Zion as well as Kyle Kuzma and potentially Brandon Ingram... They could have a great young lineup

[@amaxlite]

they did that cept no kuzma

[@THELETTERPRODUCTION]

People always want to compare anyone that can make a 3 pointer to Steph lol

[@zachfox1027]

well he's the only one who can make them anywhere lol

[@meowmeow8197]

Because Steph is the greatest shooter of all time. Imagine if scout compare your 3 pointer to Ben Simmons - that won't be great on your resume.

[@Neglected-Nostalgia]

Arenas

[@christiandrip9575]

The best shooter and ball handler in this draft facts future laker🔥this years number 4th pick

[@christiandrip9575]

Kevin Inzunza reddish is one of the worst shooters in the draft only shot 30% in college and more lower percentage in the paint he can’t make layups. Good thing you’re not the GM because you don’t know basketball

[@christiandrip9575]

Kevin Inzunza Lakers already promise Garland lol garland stop doing interviews with the rest of the NBA teams after he was interviewed by the lakers

[@rohitmunshi9573]

Lakers need shooters. They should trade this pick only for Bradley Beal or Anthony Davis. Otherwise take reddish or him. But since we already have someone like ingram and kuzma there's not really room for someone like reddish. Garland will do well with ball and bron on the court.

[@yuxasaba7920]

Remember Lonzo?

[@garylewis3611]

He can shoot lights out

[@wardis7794]

Rohit Munshi lonzo bein traded to chicago for no7

[@mrmone6023]

As a life long Lakers fan...I agree looks like a win win situation for us Let’s go Lakers

[@TheBadgerInMinecraft]

Hunter

[@PabloMartinezDutra]

This is our guy, Lakers Nation!

[@dhartley98]

Hellllll no. Injury prone inconsistent. Sounds like lonzo but Zo is gonna have a breakout season

[@chillguy9163]

Nah our guy is Garret Culver

[@lebrowdynasty9291]

They are gonna trade #4 pick thats lakers rules

[@raychubbs7859]

Lakers been trash for the past 8 years.. Your front office is laughable and stars can care less about playing there.. They only live there for the LA lifestyle and business... don't need to play on the team for those things

[@xJae14x]

@@raychubbs7859 actually he's not, he's correct lol. You just don't understand the error you made.

[@jaker1101]

Reminds me of kemba walker cause of his handles and the way he change speeds

[@ralphsegismundo]

How is “baby face” an important comparison for basketball? Not hating but how?

[@bronxbully6261]

Doesn't even have a babyface neither

[@adrien6113]

Maybe room for growth? Giannis has one too and he grew like crazy

[@bobbub6012]

@@adrien6113 i didnt see curry growing lmao

[@Dominion-1]

Ask "Lester Joseph Gillis" or *"Kenneth Brian Edmonds"*

[@pureuncutlakers1010]

Lakers have to pick him. This guy is exactly what the team needs and actually deserves to go at #4, I mean, he isnt a reach.

[@lebrowdynasty9291]

Hahaha jarett culver are in lakers workout right now

[@prozac.]

Nicolas Dane Lakers should trade the pick for a star player

[@369pendulum]

Nicolas Dane Dude 😒 stop it

[@JayTheRealest1]

*Lmao yeah but they'll probably do the stupid thing and pass on him, and keep Lonzo.*

[@eczotiic8026]

Creux how is passing on a guy that played 5 games stupid? Plus Lonzo isn’t a bad player. Only an idiot think he’s bad. Garland in LA is stupid. LA ain’t a place for a young player because the Lakers and their fans dont have patience

[@garylewis3611]

I gotta feeling he’s gonna be better than ja or potentially best in this draft reminds me of dame but way more shifty

[@mmsmith3341]

your feeling is wrong

[@Gramboslice35]

he will not be better than ja

[@redx210]

@@Gramboslice35 Probably with Ja is too flashy and a risk on his dman legs when he trying to do a sloppy ass dunk.

[@brandoncobain9469]

i agree..he is more skilled than ja.

[@ppvplug3940]

The Rapid X/Red X you sound stupid as fuck.

[@InFaMOus187NYC]

Call me crazy but I believe Garland will turn out to be better than Ja Morant when it's all said & done. I just don't understand the Ja Morant hype he's ok but he ain't all that, ppl talk about him like he's this force and i'm like ehh. I see a more athletic Rajon Rondo with a jumpshot that needs some fixing his release is suspect imo.. I'm not hating on the kid I just think Garland is the better prospect he reminds me of Damian Lillard. Best of luck to both of them though

[@BallinDay96]

InFaMOus187NYC I’m not gonna call you crazy cause you know the truth.

[@Javyg05]

THATS THE GARY INDIANA TALENT 219

[@ShadyLife101]

I'm not sold on the likelyhood of him reaching the narrator's version of him. Hope he proves me wrong though.

[@slipnorris5882]

I hope you prove yourself right.

[@jcw8719]

SLIP NORRIS why

[@RicoAbroad]

His game is legit

[@amitpalbains9361]

Lebron is about to get his Mo Williams 2.0

[@antoniopusateri]

Don't disrespect him like that

[@smellslikefreespirit]

Antonio Pusateri 😂 for real. DG gonna be better than Mo ever was.

[@unpopulartruth1164]

So wouldn’t he be more Lillard than Steph? 🤦🏾‍♂️ I’ve never been too big on him...but nothing you said was a negative....it’s all things that can and will be worked on. Depending on his injury status he should be a top 5 pick and 2nd pg off the board.

[@aaronporotsky8925]

"Tends to live off tough, contested jumpers"... they're calling his shot selection a weakness when he shot 48% from three. Idc if you're pulling up from half court- 48% is 48%

[@daltonskinner8919]

He’s Kyrie, Kyrie got hurt and didn’t play in college as well

[@vaughnsaban9811]

Don't lnow if I'd go that far. Kyrie was a lethal finisher at the rim, even in college.

[@deandrepage1048]

47% for 3-pointers at Vanderbilt screams Lebron James's teammate and Klutch Sports Management team brother.

[@rudyservin507]

DeAndre Page he played 5 games I’m pretty sure a lot of people can shoot 45% in only 5 games

[@tonyborum7793]

@@rudyservin507 they can also shoot 25% after 5 games. His form looks good and the ball lands soft on the rim with a quick release. He would be the best shooter on the lakers besides bron.

[@TheBadgerInMinecraft]

Tony Borum reddish or hunter would be better both can shoot and are way taller

[@tontoepstein6860]

@@tonyborum7793 He shot a grand total of 23 three-point shot attempts, hardly a valid sample size.

[@tonyborum7793]

@@tontoepstein6860 which means if he would have went 8/25 it would have meant nothing. You can check his form and how the ball lands to see this guy can shoot.

[@d.balbas6952]

Why is he not a better prospect then Ja Morant tho? *I'd prefer a shooter who creates his own shot with some passing ability. Rather then a Passer/slasher with an okay shot. *Watches his weaknesses. Oh that's why

[@kingboogie6844]

Because ja morant duuuuuuunks

[@jbenito4912]

Are you stupid?

[@yhwhfearingguy646]

I'll always take offense over defense in a guard.

[@jsobers]

If this guy is a bust, ESPN will never be criticized. Small sample size doesn’t work. First ask the question, is he better than Markelle Fultz was?

[@prod.drewuplife3575]

Nah Fultz was definitely a better prospect coming out of college

[@tielervaleri459]

Kanye south fultz jumper was always broke. Idc what you say about his college days. His jumper was t garlands

[@prod.drewuplife3575]

Tieler Valeri fultz is clearly the better prospect lol he is a elite athlete he is a way better defender he is a better passer then garland and fultz can actually finish in the paint garland can’t finish consistently he is gonna struggle in the nba trust me yea fultz doesn’t have a jumper rn that is true but that can be fixed he is super young

[@vicmore7233]

we have a small sample size of what he can do defensively. I'm not one to value footage from all-star games as a good source to evaluate defensive ability.

[@TyroneBiggums789]

Am i the only one who likes garland and hunter over barret?

[@kobeparreno8423]

morant should be 2nd barret is like andrew wiggins

[@GBHanny8]

I'm not liking Barrett either. Too many weaknesses. I defo prefer Garland over Barrett.

[@ShareefusMaximus]

@1:09 Whoa that move is legit NBA stuff.

[@Brookintellect]

The Lakers better get him. If he can stay healthy. He’s gonna be a beast

[@jameylbj]

David Griffin I hope u watching this this your future pg now give us Anthony Davis

[@redx210]

Lol? Lakers is already plan to draft him, Pec and Lakers probably already agree a trade but not announcing it yet until draft night or after, don't worry.

[@LiqCharles]

Hes a high risk high reward prospect. What will make him stick in the NBA area all the things missing but what he does have are tools and characteristics that’s going to make him absolutely perfect I. Today’s NBA. Teams that draft should be patient

[@fatpatlives1998]

Dlo was the same way will take 4 to 5 years before you get a return on investment

[@gvlacic21]

Franchise building block? Maybe, don't want to hate on talent, but sure does seem like ESPN is doing a good job of marketing that no.4 pick to increase trade value for the lakers.

[@TyroneBiggums789]

Normally id agree but thats a stretch with this video specifically

[@danielchavez5696]

Someone show the pelicans this ASAP

[@facts1st720]

lol

[@deandrepage1048]

#1 Pick forces you to draft Zion. 😞😞😞 The 4-spot is not even New Orleans Pelicans weakness, already got Julius Randle for the same job Zion does. Can't pass on Zion though.

[@Keezus.]

MichaelTroy L Jrue is better as a 2 gaurd

[@eczotiic8026]

DeAndre Page Julius has a Player Option, which he will decline because some team will FOR SURE pay him more than 8 Mill

[@eczotiic8026]

MichaelTroy L Jrue hates playing Point Guard. He already said it. It’s a perfect match to put Darius next to him. Both can make shots (on and off ball) and playmake. Plus Jrue is a great defender, so he can help Darius when he struggles.

[@mason678w]

Best player to ever come out of Nashville. Can’t wait to see where he ends up

[@elig4056]

The way he plays off contact , uses his shoulders and his dribble , he is going to be a top 5 PG in next few years , the Key will be Sexton becoming a much better defender which I see him as being well above average the more comfortable he becomes and learning to play off ball better and catch and shoot Garland will also be able to play off Sexton but if I'm Cavs 75% of time Garland is my primary ball handler Have to trade K Love , I love the pick and pop ability but I think Nance and Thompson for a year should start at 4 and 5 and Windler should start at SF and just go full on youth , going into next year getting a SF and A center is the key Develop Porter Into a 3 and d guy with creator ability that can be are starting 2 guard and bring Sexton off bench as 6th man playing high minutes along with windler when we do find the key piece a young high quality starting sf through draft or FA Next year will have a ton of money off the books and can keep building this team the right way , I'm excited to see this team grow and see if gm and coach has what it takes to see , and develop the tools needed to win To bad we can add Kelly Oubre Jr in FA as our starting SF he be a good fit or trade Love and Clarkson for G Hayward and something else would also be a good move to make This year need to sign a center maybe even a Javale McGee if Lakers do not resign him be a good fit as well

[@MrHynze]

What about Cedi?

[@elig4056]

@@MrHynze cedi is a great team and good offensive player but he is better as a burst of bench in a 7th or 8th man role I do think he can play just to many bad defenders atm to have him with Love Garland Sexton , I do think Sexton will become a much better defender and Nance at the 5 will help out some as well as Tristan See what coach thinks , I like Windler ceiling more to start and Porter Jr off bench to start his career , way more iso ball , let Delli and Clarkson play with him and Cedi

[@YEAUXANT]

Y’all were right

[@CK2K]

If the Knicks didn't have the 3rd pick, this is the guy I'd want, hands down.

[@ualreadykno2K]

and now he's the face of the post-lebron cavs

[@LOMU925]

They really mentioned that he had a baby face compared to Curry? How and why tf would that help his draft stock??

[@Steven-cq7yq]

damn dude is quick in laker scout we trust

[@freshestinclass763]

Welp

[@abcmaya]

this guy have serious b-ball skills

[@eczotiic8026]

Man I want to see Zion and Garland play together. That would be lethal.

[@2160michael]

Lakers fucked up by trading away the 4th pick and not taking this guy....now...he’s teaming up with Zion and he’s gonna be a stud

[@deandrepage1048]

Steph Curry and Damian Lillard as DEEP 3-point shot makers has changed the point position forever. 😀😀😀 Darius Garland is the beneficiary !!! Lebron James could still do his POINT FORWARD routine. We all know how Draymond Green handles equal amounts of POINT FORWARD responsibilities. Damian Lillard plays OFF-THE-BALL sometimes to let C.J. McCollum handle the ball, but he can still make 3-pointers off Catch & Shoot. Defenders don't want to extend that far away from the Free Throw Line.Takes away their ability as help-defenders to protect the basket. It's like having an EXTRA 2-GUARD !!!

[@aql2961]

Please do Darius Bazley and Bol Bol

[@antwanbonifas7710]

Reminds me of klay thompson with more movement with the ball

[@mr.chiraq]

I think garland move faster with the ball then fox and I think he can be better then mourant

[@mlbonfox8199]

Btw.. I liked his fathers game when he played

[@LearnToWin9638]

Cavs are lucky to have Darius Garland as one of their foundation players to build around 💯

[@1survivor566]

Will you please stop with this false narrative that it's a three player draft? This is a good analysis of Garland though.

[@Ok-li5og]

His game is so smooth.

[@Humble_808]

6:31 Did my guy just slap his ass?

[@Edwinpayesss]

“with a baby face” 😂😂💀

[@julianalmanzar6541]

That shot is filthy

[@andyvelasquez9488]

I would take him before Barret!!!

[@neo1343]

the way he pulls up looks exactly like Dame Lillard

[@MtyQuinn69]

Lakers need to draft him... If he can put on about 10-15 pounds of muscle, he will be a BEAST! Kid can shoot, and that's what the Lakers need. He will get better in all other areas with time.

[@whizkid00000]

ESPN love buttering guys up

[@Dominion-1]

It's all about the draft ratings!

[@ahtalk9847]

He's perfect for the Dallas mavericks

[@805fillmore]

lol Dallas traded him for luka

[@Pr0d3gi]

hes not going 37th

[@ahtalk9847]

@@805fillmore ik

[@ErnestoGotti]

I wouldn’t draft him if im the Lakers. We want a player with great athletic ability or pure shooter. This dude is good but hes needs 4 or 5 years to be at an all star level, If that.

[@ErnestoGotti]

Los Gibbos Nobody!! We have to use that pick to make a trade to get a superstar . Like the Anthony Davis’s of the World . Lakers need to win NOW. Lebron is still Top 3 but he’s getting older man. We cant waste another year

[@eczotiic8026]

Ernesto Gotti of course y’all should trade for AD but the problem isn’t the Lakers, it’s the Pelicans. They are acting fufu asf. They know damn well the Lakers have the BEST trade offer. If they don’t want Zo, Kuz, or Ingram, then just trade them elsewhere for more draft picks.

[@RK-ck6pl]

All the draft picks need 3 or 4 years to be an All-Star. And since you bring up how we need shooting, Id point out that this guy is the best shooter in the draft.

[@pablobear4241]

If the lakers get Beal, garland, lebron, and DMC they are championship contenders without a doubt

[@FlyChigga]

@Los Gibbos Pretty sure they put all the All Americans in that dunk contest dude ain't that athletic. He's pretty quick, but other than that isn't a great athlete. He's a pure shooter though.

[@boolie3420]

When tf did this happen? I was high on him a few months ago from a distance but he was always seen in the 7-11 range not 4th...

[@michaelmason7687]

A bunch of casual fans in here who know very little about him calling him Jeff Teague lmao

[@molinschado1987]

This guy is perfect fit for the lakers

[@OryxDropShotz]

celtics trade Rozier(sign and trade) 14th pick, 22nd and two future 2nds for 4th and etwaan moores contract. pels get a proven solid staring guard who playes elite defence and can play off ball or handle with lonzo, aswell as 2 young players in this draft to add to the core while celtics can draft garland and build around a big three of brown garland and tatum. What do you guys think?

[@rogeliogarcia977]

Don't waste your time, Bulls are trading up to get him.

[@creativeconcept2622]

Lakers can't go wrong with him or Culver

[@amaxlite]

too bad they traded the pick for AD

[@creativeconcept2622]

I was hypothetically speaking. AD is worth everything they gave up. Lebron's not getting any younger

[@amaxlite]

@@creativeconcept2622 wonder y they didnt try 2 get Tyson back- Lakers have excess while pelicans dont have any1 there now

[@creativeconcept2622]

@@amaxlite Yeah that got me kinda mad. Tyson Chandler is a beast

[@amaxlite]

@@creativeconcept2622 hes a champ

[@alfredomorales7764]

Garland or culver I’ll be happy if the lakers keep the pick and draft

[@369pendulum]

He’s Jeff Teague

[@michaelmason7687]

Terrible comparison. Your basketball IQ is low

[@sbjnem]

Ik he will be great but i think he needed another year

[@stoopconvo2924]

Gary, Indiana 219mstand up...gonna be a hall of famer!!

[@Dominion-1]

I remember his ol man play'n for *"Velt"* back-n-tha-day.

[@papi-sauce]

His is quick af

[@clapgodnate4639]

this kid is fuckin drippin out there

[@jiggybah1304]

Best PG in the draft. Don’t @ me. Dame Lillard 2.0 even though Ja a better shooting Westbrook. Darius is too fuckn skilled. Pure talent.💯🤩

[@cruz1n494]

Jiggy Bah Ja 1st, garland 2nd

[@jiggybah1304]

alex cruz i don’t think so I fw Ja but I don’t think he better than Garland but if he consistently hits his shot it’s over. Again Darius is too skilled.💯

[@cruz1n494]

Jiggy Bah your opinion... i would bet that almost every team would rather have ja than dg... ja also is a great leader, etc... seeing as he led his team in MM

[@Ethan-qk8fv]

Barely a PG he averaged 2.6 assists that boy trash

[@joeloluyole3198]

Baby Dameeee

[@DL13650]

Am I the only one who thinks he plays exactly like Trae Young?

[@rohitmunshi9573]

You're right. Releases the ball just like him.

[@jbenito4912]

Not at all trea was a better finisher at rim and a better passer he's more of a score first pg kinda like kyrie

[@tylito4764]

Yea

[@Imlikemelo]

He can be what buddy hield more than likely won’t not to take away from hield though solid player

[@animelytical8354]

Lakers are cheating, man. Garland looks good. Looks like a little bit of a risk though. More than Steph was

[@dt4ldonniegang632]

How is he a risk he was top 10 coming out of high school and averaged 28 a game at vandy before he got hurt

[@FavreIKnOw]

He averaged 16 a game not 28... still like him as a prospect nonetheless. Just don’t know where you got 28 from

[@TheBlueprintStudio]

LaKeRS DrAft nOW

[@YvngGoat_]

I see a lot of potential in this dude. He reminds me of a Donovan Mitchell type of player.

[@iastrothunder5925]

YvngGoat Damian Lillard

[@milomolina7754]

And now they’re teammates👀

[@woody_you_want]

I know they would have to trade up, but Idk if him or white is a better fit Chicago. They need to get one of the two since the rest of the core is in place

[@lawrencekin02]

Would the Lakers pick this guy?

[@805fillmore]

Jay they don't need to trade lonzo. They brought in Kidd for lonzo

[@mambawrld2806]

Jay D. Lol people keep saying this but who at no. 7 is worth Lonzo? Why would that ever be a trade

[@elijahwilliams3728]

Mamba worth Lonzo? Lmao you sound like he's super valuable or something

[@mambawrld2806]

Elijah Williams this is a weak draft. Lonzo would go number 3 at worst if he was in this one. Name the people you could get at 7 that is fair return for Lonzo since you’re so smart.

[@elijahwilliams3728]

Mamba I cant say that yet cause nobody in this draft played in the nba yet. But Lonzo hasn't accomplished anything in the league or made his team better. Donavan Mitchell deaaron fox jayson Tatum Laurie makkenenn Derrick white Kyle khuzma and all them are wayy better picks than Lonzo and they were drafted after him. He was only drafted number 2 cause of hype and only still in the league cause of hype. He's basically a glorified Markelle fultz except he's fine with having a dysfunctional jumpshot since he plays with lebron

[@1kpgc61]

He WILL be great

[@darealagk]

Laker nation THIS IS OUR GUY

[@rudyservin507]

I’m a lakers fan but fuck no

[@369pendulum]

Agk2x Official Nah bruh

[@michaelmason7687]

@@rudyservin507 Your opinion does not matter

[@ramirodeleonbribiesca3417]

Naw hunter

[@GPC25]

Suns, please trade up for this guy!

[@DanielRGonza]

I want to see him on the Suns or bulls

[@southelgin25]

I hope the bulls get him

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

The Suns need this dude! If he goes there, they’ll be a threat in 2-3 years

[@tavaresbrown276]

So nobody gonna say he reminds them of reggie Jackson same shot same handle. He plays exactly like him....

[@VickHushpuppy215]

MarShon Brooks wit better handles lol

[@drewobert1563]

2:06 he got blocked on his highlight reel 😂

[@justinmalone3879]

In another life maybe , but im sorry lil bro we trading that pick for AD or Bradley Beal fellas

[@coleeason6007]

Lol way to givem a reality check

[@TyroneBiggums789]

Probably beal , boston will outbid the lakers

[@Battz]

Lebron has been spending a lot of time with Garland soooo maybe not. we might keep him and just get a superstar to fill in the role next to lbj and the young core

[@coleeason6007]

@@Battz true dat Bron need to recognize that sometimes a young is ready but knows the time for AD to just say Lakers that's it only place I'm resigning

[@justinmalone3879]

@@Battz I seen them together at those AAU games or whatever those are but like I said...in another life lol

[@BSGTheMillionaireMaker]

We have not seen enough from him at the college level to say he's going to amount to anything. He averages more turnovers than assists. Those are not true PG numbers. The NBA is always enamored with size. He's not better than Fred Van Vleet.

[@jonezcmar3027]

NBA needs to have free agency before the draft cause for example what if the Lakers draft Darius Darland then gets Kryie in free agency what will they do with both Kyrie and Darius Darland when if they knew they have Kyrie already then they can draft for a SG or SF Hunter or Cuvlver etc.

[@coachdudesportstv]

That's a great idea kinda like the NFL does it

[@Osiris3344]

Only 6"3 and has to work pretty hard to get his points. Hope the Lakers get Cam Reddish.