Moe Wagner
The Lakers knew going into this draft that they were a big chance to sign LeBron, and they drafted accordingly. Wagner is essentially a Brook Lopez replacement, someone who can space the floor from the center spot and give LeBron room to operate.
He shot 39.4 percent from deep last season as he led Michigan to the national championship game. While it can be hard to project NBA shooting with the extended 3-point line, his shooting stroke and touch suggest that his college success is sustainable.
In three games at the Sacramento summer league, he showed glimpses of potential as a rebounder (8.0 per game) and a rim protector (2.0 blocks per game). However, in all likelihood, those will be the things that keep him off the court at times.
Wagner isn’t a great athlete, and he struggles when switched onto quicker players on the perimeter. It’s those defensive shortcomings that could make him unplayable in crunch time, and a potential liabalility in the playoffs.
With that said, his shooting is certainly an asset. With JaVale McGee and Ivica Zubac as the only centers slated for the Lakers roster, he will certainly see minutes when more offense and spacing are needed.