Once again, the Lakers tried out many rookies, blocking king + Spanish insider

The 2025 NBA Draft is coming soon, and the Los Angeles Lakers hold the 55th pick. Although the pick is low, the management is still actively looking for potential reinforcement candidates.

According to the US media HoopsHype, the Lakers have tried out many rookies, including Lamont Butler, Isaac Noggs, CJ Huntley, Izan Almansa and Clifford Omoruy, among which Omoruy and Almansa are the most popular.

Clifford Omoruy, born in October 2001, is 23 years old, 211cm tall and weighs 109kg. He is a blocker and defends the gate in the interior.

Average 2.9 blocks per game in the 2023-24 season (top in the United States), averaged 1.7 blocks per game in his career, and had a rebound rate of 12.2 in 40 minutes. During his college years, he played in 37 games, averaging 19.2 minutes per game, scoring 7.9 points and 6.5 rebounds.

Of course, Omoruy also has shortcomings, that is, his offensive skills are rough and his lack of stable scoring methods.

Izan Almanza: 20 years old, from Spain, playing as a power forward/center, is a Spanish potential inside player and a big skilled man. In the Development League, he averaged 10.5 points + 7.1 rebounds per game. He played for the Perth Wildcats in the Australian NBL last season, playing in 33 games, and averaged 6.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

Almansa has the ability to support the European inside and has certain shooting ability, but his shortcomings are that his defensive movement is slow, and he may be targeted by NBA guards. In addition, there is insufficient confrontation and average rebound protection.

The other players are basically defenders. According to the current situation of the Lakers, the possibility of choosing a center with the No. 55 pick is very high.

If you want to fight, Omoruy's defense and rebounds are more suitable for the Lakers' existing system. If you bet on potential, Almansa's technical and age advantages may become a long-term asset.

Considering that the Lakers urgently need inside depth, Omoruy may be a safer choice, while Almansa is suitable for teams willing to train new players.

But for the Lakers, no matter who they choose, Brownie is the most worthwhile player the Lakers have selected in the No. 55 pick.