Jaxson Hayes (born May 23, 2000) is a center for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He was selected eighth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft after a standout college season at the University of Texas, and he has played multiple seasons in the league with both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Lakers. Known for his size, athleticism, and rim-protecting presence, Hayes provides energy on both ends of the floor and continues to develop as a key rotational player in Los Angeles.
