The Lakers goal of 2-for-1 draft is exposed! The center averaged 19+8 per game by 2.16 meters, and increased by 10 picks to grab him?

On June 27, according to famous reporter Shams, the Lakers gave away the No. 55 sign + cash and got the No. 45 sign from the Bulls. Shams added that the Lakers will be 10 picks as they target a young talented player. The Lakers then reported that league sources said that the Lakers tried to create conditions for the selection of Critton center Ryan Calke Brenner.

23-year-old Calc Brenner is 2.16 meters tall. He averaged 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game last season, shooting percentage of 66.3% and three-point shooting percentage of 34.4%.

As the most efficient inside scorer and one of the most skilled franchise guards in the 2025 draft, Calc Brenner is the backbone of the penalty area with his outstanding body shape, wingspan and defensive discipline. As the three-time Big East League defensive player of the year, he has top-notch timing control and can continuously interfere with shooting without fouling. It averaged 2.7 blocks per game (3.1 times in the 2023-24 season) and ranked top in the NCAA (fifth), demonstrating its elite-level frame protection instinct. He showed dominance in squat defense, with a sense of position, communication and patience. On the offensive end, he knows how to play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses - complete the end, provide solid cover and make correct judgments. The basket has a delicate touch and stable hand movements, which is a reliable ending point in the pick-and-roll. As a 7-foot-long person, he has excellent movement fluency and actively runs during offense and defense conversion. He is a reliable all-in threat and is also good at stopping at the dunk point or as a fast breaker. The periphery feel has improved, with a three-point shooting percentage of 34.4%, implying that it has the potential to play pick-and-roll in the future. He is a player with high and low limits and low turnovers, and has a clear understanding of his role and how to drive his teammates. His average of 8.7 rebounds per game reflects his toughness in the penalty area. As his strength continued to grow during college, his slender figure gradually gained muscles, and he was more adaptable to inside confrontation.

As for Kalkbrenner's shortcomings, Kalkbrenner's lateral movement speed and overall footsteps are only average, which makes people worry whether he can switch defenses or face small fast breakers in the NBA. As an inside lineman who mainly focuses on squat pit defense, he may find it difficult to adapt to a defensive system that emphasizes mobility and defense switching capabilities. He is not a top bouncer or a secondary bouncer, which affects his ability to get pulled out of position to fix defense or interfere with the shot. On the offensive end, he almost does not have the ability to create opportunities independently, and most of his scores rely on assists. The face-frame attack and mid- and low-level singles have limited ability, and rarely complete the attack with the ball or dribble in confrontation. Passing and organizing are not instincts - averaging 1.1 assists per game in his career. Despite the shooting potential, the number of shots on the periphery is low and the shooting speed may limit his stability when facing save defense in the NBA. Compared to the inside linemen with a variety of defensive tools, he may rely more on the system.

However, in ESPN's latest second-round simulation draft list, Calc Brenner will be selected in 33rd place, and the Lakers will be promoted to 45th place in the draft pick, which may not be able to choose this center. Of course, this may also be the "smoke bomb" released by the Lakers.