Ex-NBA player Chris Carr calls it a “dream come true” to see his son Cameron drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. Cameron, a standout at Baylor, went No. 24 in Tuesday’s draft, and Carr says the pride is real—but the next step is proving himself in the league.
Chris Carr was still riding the moment as he stood at LAX on Friday, looking at the fallout of Tuesday’s NBA draft with a dad’s unmistakable excitement.
The former Suns and Timberwolves shooting guard said it’s a “dream come true” to see his son. 21-year-old Cameron. drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. Cameron, a standout at Baylor, went No. 24 in Tuesday’s draft—an arrival Carr clearly feels in his bones. especially because of what it means for the family.
Carr is thrilled Cameron is joining a historic franchise. But the celebration doesn’t slow the mindset for long. Now that Cameron has an NBA home, Carr says it’s time to get to work—solidifying his role within the team.
The pride goes even deeper for Carr. whose own basketball legend includes coming in second to Kobe Bryant in the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest. Naturally, he was asked whether he wants to see Cameron eventually bring that trophy home for the family. Carr said it would be cool, while also pointing toward bigger priorities—earning his place and establishing himself.
What makes the moment feel even more earned is the timeline Carr traced back decades. Cameron started going to the gym with him when he was just 2 1/2 years old. Carr has been sharing his knowledge and experience with his son ever since. turning what could’ve been a proud headline into a long. lived-in journey.
In the clip. Carr also says Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves have already reached out to welcome Cameron to the family. He even addresses whether his son has beaten him in 1-on-1 yet—another detail that lands less like trivia and more like a snapshot of what this draft day really is: the next chapter. not the finish line.
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