Aunt Jenny is short of money and forced Pelinka to play the second round pick. The Lakers have tried out the NCAA blocking king

The NBA game this season has entered its final stage, but the Los Angeles Lakers, which are loved and watched by fans, have started fishing mode early.

Yes, although they advanced to the playoffs with third place in the West, they were beaten to almost no fight back against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which was sixth in the West. Especially in the inside, they were almost completely defeated by Gobert, Reed, McDaniels and Randall, while Hayes and Ryan were useless. The lineup was too deformed, causing the Purple and Gold Legion to fall.

There is no doubt that strengthening the inside in the offseason will undoubtedly become a task that Pelinka and others must complete. It is worth mentioning that because the boss Jenny Bass is short of money and the Lakers lacks talented young players, and Pelinka "losts" several draft picks, so there are not many ways for the Purple and Gold Army to strengthen the inside, and they can even rely on their own No. 55 second round pick.

Recently, according to the US media HoopsHype, the Lakers have tried out several rookies: Lamont Butler, Isaac Noggs, CJ Huntley, Izan Almansa, and Clifford Omorui. It is reported that Clifford Omorui is most likely to be selected by the Lakers.

Among them, NCAA blocking king Omoruy mainly plays as the center on the basketball court. In college basketball, he showed excellent defensive skills, especially in blocking. He once led the block count in the Big Ten, and in his entire college career, he was able to send 1.7 blocks per game on average, which fully demonstrated his deterrence at the basket.

In the 2023-2024 season, Omoruy played for Rutgers University. His blocking performance was amazing this season, and he averaged 2.9 blocks per game. Over the whole season, he has completed 93 blocks. This proud data not only reflects his efficient defensive state in every game, but also highlights his core position in the team's defensive system. Every blocking shot seemed like a solid barrier he set up under the basket, causing his opponent's attack to return in vain again and again. These traits undoubtedly meet the Lakers' employment needs and can help the team improve their inside strength.