How Lakers rookie Cameron Carr just went viral for shading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

​  The Los Angeles Lakers have officially drafted their newest addition, and he is already making waves across NBA Twitter without playing a single professional minute. After trading up with the New York Knicks to select Baylor guard Cameron Carr with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the front office secured a player they hope can be a strong 3-and-D wing, something desperately needed.Along with Carr’s potential as a two-way player and his athletic 6-foot-5 frame, the rookie immediately shifted the national spotlight with one comment that’s sure to resonate with Lakers fans. When asked a rapid-fire hypothetical question about who he would rather guard in the league—Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he went viral for his response, a pointed shot at the Oklahoma City Thunder star.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”Yeah, I ain’t dealing with the flopping, Anthony Edwards,” Carr said in response.Carr’s comments add even more fuel to the fire, as the Lakers hope to get some revenge in the 2026-27 season, after they were bounced from the playoffs by the Thunder with star Luka Doncic sidelined due to injury.Carr is a unique prospect, and after two seasons at the collegiate level with the Tennessee Volunteers, he had made little to no noise. However, his decision to join the Baylor Bears for the 2025-26 season worked out about as perfectly as a player could hope. He stepped into a role that highlighted his biggest areas of impact and showcased his upside.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOver 34 games with Baylor, Carr averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game. He also shot 49.4% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range. If he’s able to carry this success into the NBA, the Lakers may have found a great addition through the NBA Draft, who’ll benefit tremendously from the likes of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves’ playmaking.It’ll be interesting to see how Carr performs throughout NBA Summer League and in the build-up to the 2026-27 NBA season, but the upside is certainly there.This article originally appeared on For The Win: Lakers rookie Cameron Carr shades Shai Gilgeous-Alexander      ​Read More Feedzy