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2026 Lakers draft prospects: Zuby Ejiofor
- Lakers enter an offseason with significant cap space and two future first-round picks to use in trades.
- Zuby Ejiofor is a 6-foot-8 forward showing strong defense and versatile rim protection for a potential fit with the Lakers.
- Ejiofor transferred to St. John’s after starting at Kansas, bringing college experience and development.
- Ejiofor improved as a playmaker, increasing assists from 1.6 to 3.5 per game this season.
- His shooting from three-point range remained a concern, at 27.7% for his NCAA career.
- Ejiofor is viewed as a potential second-round pick, with a chance he could go undrafted.
- The Lakers could use the draft and cap space to build around Luka Doncic, leveraging upcoming assets.
- Ejiofor's wingspan and athleticism are noted as tools for future defensive versatility.
- The article originated from LeBron Wire and highlights the Lakers' draft prospects for 2026.
- Overall, Ejiofor offers defensive bite and potential secondary scoring with work on shooting.
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