Home / Sports / Lakers' Draft Picks from Arkansas: Surprises Revealed
Lakers' Draft Picks from Arkansas: Surprises Revealed
26 Jul
Summary
- The Lakers drafted Patrick Beverley in 2009, trading him immediately.
- Walt Kearns was a 1953 draft pick who never played in the NBA.
- Patrick Beverley played for the Lakers during the 2022-23 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have selected two players from the University of Arkansas in their draft history. Walt Kearns, a forward, was chosen in the 10th round of the 1953 NBA draft. He played three seasons for the Razorbacks, averaging 9.1 points and 6.8 rebounds, but never played in the NBA.
More recently, the Lakers drafted guard Patrick Beverley in the second round of the 2009 draft. He was promptly traded to the Miami Heat for cash and a future pick. Beverley eventually played for the Lakers during the 2022-23 season before being traded to the Orlando Magic mid-campaign.
Beverley's NBA career spanned 12 years, during which he averaged 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. His earlier tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers is also a memorable part of his professional career.
