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Why Robert Upshaw Can Be Steal of the 2015 NBA Draft for Los Angeles Lakers

Dare to encroach upon his paint, and he will crush you. Try seeking refuge in jump shots, and he will rush out with his 7'5" wingspan and consume the ball on its upward trajectory like a giant pterodactyl.

But despite all of that, the former Washington Huskies center went undrafted Thursday night at Barclays Center.

Los Angeles Lakers fans will get a chance to catch the mighty shot-swatter in action at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The man with all of the red flags and eye-popping potential will be a member of the purple and gold squad, according to Real GM's Shams Charania.