When we talk about the NBA draft, we usually look at players with high picks, however, sometimes, those who are drafted with lower picks can also be a big surprise. That's the story of the Rockets' No. 20 pick, Ethan Wandel-House.
House was known for his excellent three-point shooting in college, and he has made nine three-pointers in the Rockets' summer league, showing his precision shooting ability. His stellar performance is reminiscent of another player known for his three-point shooting – Stephen Curry. Curry's success in the NBA is a testament to the importance of three-point shooting in modern basketball, and House seems to be on that path.
However, the Lakers missed out on that perfect answer. In this year's draft, the Lakers have multiple picks, but they didn't pick House. It makes one wonder what kind of chemistry House would have with LeBron James and Anthony Davis if he were to join the Lakers.
House's three-point shooting ability will provide the Lakers with a new weapon. With James and Davis' attraction defense, House will have more open spots, which will greatly improve his three-point shooting efficiency. At the same time, his three-point shooting can also bring more space to the Lakers' offense, making it easier for James and Davis to break through.
However, all this is just hypothetical. The Lakers missed out on House, and they missed out on this possibly perfect answer. However, that doesn't mean House can't shine elsewhere. The Rockets have seen his potential, and they will provide him with more opportunities to showcase his three-point shooting.
Overall, House's story tells us that the draft is not a game that only high picks can succeed in. Sometimes, players who are drafted in the lower picks can also be a big surprise. And the Lakers missed House, maybe it was just the beginning that they missed a perfect answer.