When the 2018 NBA Draft rolled around, the Los Angeles Lakers had a clear need. Free agency had not yet begun and with so many pending free agents of their own, Los Angeles had some glaring holes on the roster.
With so many draft picks used on the backcourt and wing in recent years, the Lakers opted to go for a big man in the 2018 NBA Draft. With the 25th pick in the draft, Los Angeles selected Michigan center, Moritz Wagner.
Wagner had a great run his junior year with the Wolverines.