The Lakers tried out the Kentucky backcourt core, but his draft market was not particularly clear?

According to HoopsHype reporter Alberto De Roa, the Los Angeles Lakers have tried out for big five backcourt player Lamont Butler from the University of Kentucky, and he is also the first rookie to try out for all reports during this year's draft.

Butler was born in June 2002 and is about to turn 23 years old. He is 188cm tall and weighs 88kg. He is a comprehensive backcourt player. Butler transferred from San Diego State University to join the University of Kentucky this season. In the NCAA game this season, Butler played 27 games, averaging 26 minutes per game, with averaging 11.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.2 blocks, 2 turnovers and 2.5 fouls, shooting percentage of 49.8%, three-point shooting percentage of 39.1%, and free throw shooting percentage of 73.5%. Butler's previous performance at San Diego State University was also relatively stable. He has been shortlisted for the Mountain West League's best defensive team many times and was also the best defensive player in the Mountain West League last season. This season, he quickly settled into a starting position at the University of Kentucky and played an important role in the team. In fact, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the backcourt core of the team.

From the perspective of characteristics, Butler is a player with very comprehensive ability. He has a relatively comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end, he has outstanding breakthrough ability, he also has certain passing ability and organizational ability. His performance on the defensive end is also very outstanding and he is a very excellent defender. Butler has also made considerable progress in outside shooting this season, and he is also strengthening his skills. However, Butler is indeed a little older, and his progress in all aspects is not that outstanding. As a senior player, he did not show particularly outstanding dominance. He seemed to be more comprehensive, but on the other hand, he did not have particularly outstanding talents. In addition, Butler's athletic ability is not bad, but it also does not reach the top level.

Judging from the current situation, Butler's draft market should be less than ideal. He has a certain chance of entering the second round zone, but he should most likely become a undraft. For the Lakers, considering that they hold the 55th pick in the second round, Butler may also be their potential target for the draft pick. On the other hand, Butler's maturity is there after all, and he may also become a potential two-way contract candidate. Considering that the Lakers do not have enough room for reinforcement, the team also needs such a player with comprehensive offense and defense in the backcourt position, he does have the opportunity to rely on his own efforts to attract more attention.