Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Players they should have taken over Moe Wagner

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Players they should have picked over Moritz Wagner

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Moritz Wagner reacts after being drafted 25th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

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MEMPHIS, TN – JUNE 22: Draft Pick Jevon Carter speaks at the Post NBA Draft press conference on June 22, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

– Jevon Carter

One of the glaring needs for the Lakers last season was at backup point guard. When Lonzo Ball missed time due to injuries, the Lakers were forced to use Tyler Ennis and Alex Caruso a lot more than they would have liked. While Caruso could be a good player at the end of the bench, having him as the primary backup point guard might be a bit of a reach.

Surprisingly, the Lakers didn’t take a point guard in the draft, and they passed on a couple of talented ones at 25. The first point guard that they passed on was Jevon Carter from West Virginia.

Carter has earned the reputation of being one of the defensive players in the country over the past few seasons. While Carter made his name on the defensive side of the court, he also emerged as a solid offensive player in his final two seasons at school.

In his senior season, Carter averaged 17.3 points, 6.6 assists, and shot 39 percent from beyond the arc. One of the knocks for Carter coming to the next level is because of his height, but he has proven to be a hard-nosed player, and his strength makes up for whatever he is lacking in height.

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