Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Davon Reid, 2024 Second-Round Pick (LAC via LAL), 2027 Second-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Chris Duarte
That being said, why shouldn’t second-round picks be considered valuable as well? There is no doubt that they do not hold the same value as first-round picks.
As a result, they can provide a safer route for organizations to acquire top talent. As a result, smart and/or fortunate teams may also be able to do that in the second round of the tournament.
Nikola Jokic was a second-round pick. There is a possibility that he will win his third consecutive MVP award this year. Draymond Green, who was drafted in the second round, is a multiple-time winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award.
There is no need for us to even give examples that are that extreme. A number of quality rotation players have emerged from the second round as well.
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The majority of front offices know that second-round picks are at least a better asset to have than nothing, even if they aren’t as helpful as first-round selections.
Should the Lakers give up a pair of them to acquire Duarte?
