2018 NBA Mock Draft: What’s in store for the second round?

Using a monster 29.9 percent of Penn State’s possessions this season, Carr turned in an incredibly productive season and led the Nittany Lions to a surprising 26-13 finish in a crowded B1G. The Lakers’ vision of long, smart athletes at every position could come closer to fruition with Carr on the roster.

You’ve probably noticed a trend in this second round, with nearly every guard prospect using the threat of a quick pull-up 3 to unleash the rest of their offensive game. Carr flung over six 3s per 40 minutes and splashed over 43 percent of those looks. He also posted a 2.2:1 assist-to-turnover ratio within that aforementioned 30 percent usage rate. On top of that efficiency, he contributes throughout the box score, rebounding well for his size and creating steals consistently.

At the combine, Carr measured at 6-3 barefoot with a 6-8.25 wingspan — not elite numbers but certainly enough to give him physical advantages against his matchup most nights in the NBA. He uses those long arms to maintain a low dribble and accelerate into the lane for unstoppable drives. From there, it’s just a matter of making the right shoot-pass decision, which Carr does well. He also attempted nearly six free-throws per 40 minutes.

Next to Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart, Carr would fit right in. His ability to shoot and rebound means he could play next to those guys as well in super versatile situations.