2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion

[Mirjalovic]

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D'angelo is that you!!!

Thats my man.

Swagger but humble, confident and not shy like most rookies. Star quality over there.




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[TyCobb]

Lonzo, efficient with his words like he is with his play on the basketball court.
That interview was at least a 67.3 TS% (True-speaking %).

[TheRealKaboom]

So we're working out De'Aaron Fox next week. Do we really need a PG who can't shoot 3's and gets low assists? Those kind of stats remind me of Derrick Rose. Yuck.

[The Skyhook]

Really starting to warm up to the idea of Lonzo becoming a Laker. Kid is definitely knows how to deal with the media.

[Spens1]

I think the Lakers need to be prepared if Ball is selected #1 by Boston.


If Ball is selected #1 by Boston. Who is a long term solid player?

I like the article today where Luke says now is the time to rebuild an it will take more than one Superstar
to be GSW.

Yes the Lakers need a long term approach because KD, Curry, Thompson, Green will be a Monster
for several years.

How good or elite will Josh Jackson be on Defense?

Why would boston pass on Fultz after first they were sold but now they are not so sure or are throwing smoke screens?

Who else will be a solid long term piece or an asset? DSJ, Tatum , Fox?

I just think be prepared for the un-expected cause Ball could be #1.

If they pass on Ball, i still like Fultz as a ball handler more than anyone we have on here (he's better than Russell as a ball handler by a long way) So i'd say it should be a no brainer. Also given how great he is on offense it would be a no brainer also.

[JohnVancouver]

I'll be okay with either, though I lean towards Ball.

But if Sacto wants to move up, would anyone trade 2 for 5+10, plus - trade works if we send JC for Tyreke and McLemore, both on 1 yr deals


NBA 2017 NBA Consensus Mock Draft – Ver 6.0By Basketball Insiders
onJune 7, 2017

Each week, four of Basketball Insiders’ top writers break down the latest news and notes surrounding the 2017 NBA Draft.

Here is this week’s Mock and the Draft notebooks from each writer.

2017 NBA Consensus Mock Draft - Ver 6.0

Pick # Team Joel Brigham Michael Scotto Moke Hamilton Steve Kyler
1 Boston Celtics Markelle Fultz Markelle Fultz Markelle Fultz Markelle Fultz
2 Los Angeles Lakers Lonzo Ball Lonzo Ball Lonzo Ball De'Aaron Fox
3 Philadelphia 76ers Malik Monk Jayson Tatum Malik Monk Jayson Tatum
4 Phoenix Suns Josh Jackson Josh Jackson Josh Jackson Lonzo Ball
5 Sacramento Kings De'Aaron Fox De'Aaron Fox De'Aaron Fox Dennis Smith
6 Orlando Magic Dennis Smith Jonathan Isaac Jayson Tatum Josh Jackson
7 Minnesota Timberwolves Jonathan Isaac Lauri Markkanen Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac
8 New York Knicks Jayson Tatum Dennis Smith Dennis Smith Malik Monk
9 Dallas Mavericks Frank Ntilikina Malik Monk Frank Ntilikina Frank Ntilikina
10 Sacramento Kings Ike Anigbogu Justin Jackson Lauri Markkanen Donovan Mitchell

Some grteat talent there - Fpx, Smith (Too much of D Rose type for us, tho) = Monk, JJackson, Tatum, Markannen, Ntilikina, and my boy, Jonathan Isaac. Is Ball that *good*?

[DS17]

Lol compare Ball answering questions this year to Ingram last year... BIG DIFF. I love Ingram but hes a bore LLOL

[SlimShady83]

Lakers will select Ball ... He'll help sell tickets.

[AcecardZ]

Lonzo's demeanor during the post workout interview was very confident. Hopefully this is an indicator the workout went very well.

[Spens1]

I love Ball's answer's when it comes to being a leader at P.G and saying he wants to just play basketball.

I think he must have done well at dinner and the workout.

[Spens1]

I'll be okay with either, though I lean towards Ball.

But if Sacto wants to move up, would anyone trade 2 for 5+10, plus - trade works if we send JC for Tyreke and McLemore, both on 1 yr deals


NBA 2017 NBA Consensus Mock Draft – Ver 6.0By Basketball Insiders
onJune 7, 2017

Each week, four of Basketball Insiders’ top writers break down the latest news and notes surrounding the 2017 NBA Draft.

Here is this week’s Mock and the Draft notebooks from each writer.

2017 NBA Consensus Mock Draft - Ver 6.0

Pick # Team Joel Brigham Michael Scotto Moke Hamilton Steve Kyler
1 Boston Celtics Markelle Fultz Markelle Fultz Markelle Fultz Markelle Fultz
2 Los Angeles Lakers Lonzo Ball Lonzo Ball Lonzo Ball De'Aaron Fox
3 Philadelphia 76ers Malik Monk Jayson Tatum Malik Monk Jayson Tatum
4 Phoenix Suns Josh Jackson Josh Jackson Josh Jackson Lonzo Ball
5 Sacramento Kings De'Aaron Fox De'Aaron Fox De'Aaron Fox Dennis Smith
6 Orlando Magic Dennis Smith Jonathan Isaac Jayson Tatum Josh Jackson
7 Minnesota Timberwolves Jonathan Isaac Lauri Markkanen Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac
8 New York Knicks Jayson Tatum Dennis Smith Dennis Smith Malik Monk
9 Dallas Mavericks Frank Ntilikina Malik Monk Frank Ntilikina Frank Ntilikina
10 Sacramento Kings Ike Anigbogu Justin Jackson Lauri Markkanen Donovan Mitchell

Some grteat talent there - Fpx, Smith (Too much of D Rose type for us, tho) = Monk, JJackson, Tatum, Markannen, Ntilikina, and my boy, Jonathan Isaac. Is Ball that *good*?

I think i'd do the deal if it was

2+Mozgov for 5+10+Afflalo

I think the gap between Ball and everyone else aside from Fultz is too big to ignore. Also Ball is a custom fit for us. A non-ball dominant P.G to go next our relatively ball dominant S.G (Ball has a useage of like 15-18% whilst Russell's was 26% this year, i think therefore that's the ideal fit you want). Also having two ball handlers in the backcourt already puts us one up on most of the teams in the nba going into the future, if we keep Randle especially we could have 3 players in the future averaging 6APG +

[TyCobb]

I feel like this 5 and 10 for Fox is a smokescreen--I feel like they actually want Jackson.

[stan francisco]

I feel like this 5 and 10 for Fox is a smokescreen--I feel like they actually want Jackson.

Yep.

Magic mentioned in an interview hec thought there were three impact players in this draft: Fultz, Ball, Jackson, and maybe Tatum. I dig.

[Gus McCrae]

Anyone worried the celtics trade their pick to a team that wants Ball or takes Ball themselves? All this love for Ball I'm not hearing anything about Fultz.

[Michael Lucky]

That's because there's no debate. Fultz is the consensus number 1.

[Gus McCrae]

I just hope we get Ball and hate that the team who picks in front of us is our rival. Ball is too perfect of a pick for us

[Effigy]

Send Russell to Philly for #3 & grab Jackson or Tatum to pair with Ball & Ingram & call it a day...

Lakeshow Baby...

Why stop there? Send Randle to Boston for #1 and take Fultz. Send Swaggy to Phoenix for #4 and get Tatum too.

[KG_Wolves]

Send Russell to Philly for #3 & grab Jackson or Tatum to pair with Ball & Ingram & call it a day...

Lakeshow Baby...

Why stop there? Send Randle to Boston for #1 and take Fultz. Send Swaggy to Phoenix for #4 and get Tatum too.

[Kilroy]

Too much salt...

[Kupchak9]

Just watched his interview. He's so poised. Its like he's been through tons of these before. Never got ahead of himself and just seems very comfortable in his own skin. Though I would've appreciated if he made a few jokes. Cant have it all I suppose. Guess that'll come with time.