The Los Angeles Lakers have drafted three North Carolina State University players

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The Los Angeles Lakers have drafted three North Carolina State University players
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The Los Angeles Lakers organization has selected three players from North Carolina State University throughout the franchise's history. This historical total includes Ed Biedenbach, Kenny Carr, and Craig Watts. Biedenbach was selected by the Lakers in the 1968 draft following a previous selection by the St. Louis Hawks. Kenny Carr, who averaged 20.6 points and 9.2 rebounds during his collegiate tenure with the Wolfpack, joined the Lakers as the No. 6 overall pick in 1977. Craig Watts was chosen by the franchise in the 1981 draft but did not record playing time in the NBA. While North Carolina State University has produced 66 total NBA draft selections, these three individuals represent the specific players chosen by Los Angeles.

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  • Ed Biedenbach played seven games for the Phoenix Suns after being drafted by the Lakers in 1968.
  • Kenny Carr played two seasons with the Lakers after being selected No. 6 overall in 1977.
  • Craig Watts was a fifth-round pick by the Lakers in 1981 but never appeared in an NBA game.
  • North Carolina State University has produced 66 total NBA draft selections in school history.
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