(NEW POLL) 2016 NBA Draft THREAD - Thursday, June 23rd 7:00 PM EST/4:00 PM PST ESPN

moonpie · Post #1 » by **moonpie** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:13 am

Officially one week out. Use this thread to discuss all things draft. Lakers own the 2nd and 32nd picks.

Full draft order: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_NBA_draft (Scroll down a bit)

Laker_Kid · Post #2 » by **Laker_Kid** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:24 am

my heart says simmons, my mind says ingram. really cant go wrong.

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dipstick · Post #3 » by **dipstick** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:24 am

Wow a week away and our coach is still with the Warriors.

Tough to answer the poll question without a crystal ball. Probably Ingram. A more fun question for me is who we want to fall and grab at #2.

Ckay · Post #4 » by **Ckay** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:36 am

Going with

NBAWestFan · Post #5 » by **NBAWestFan** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:18 pm

I think it is Ingram I like what his potential there are others I like but are shorter.

I think the Wingspan and outside shot . He can block shots and hit the 3.

But I think the Lakers need to take a hard look each year
at who is the next Draymond Green, Iggy
or someone like how the Pacers last year got Turner.

I think right now I would rather have Turner than Russell and he went further down the draft
that Russell.

TylersLakers · Post #6 » by **TylersLakers** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:19 pm

I have a really big feeling the Lakers are going to f**k this one up and get fancy and take either Bender, Hield or Murray.

Anyone else have the same feeling?

myersia · Post #7 » by **myersia** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:55 pm

Would not be shocked if they trade down and get assists and heild or Dunn. Gut says they will be generic and select Ingram after 76ers take Simmons. Which is fine with me and a safe pick.

TylersLakers · Post #8 » by **TylersLakers** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 3:17 pm

Apparently Philadelphia 76ers head decision makers had dinner with Ben Simmons and Rich Paul in Cleveland last night. Obviously, setting the stage for us to choke away the easy selection of picking Ingram.

TylersLakers · Post #9 » by **TylersLakers** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 3:17 pm

myersia wrote:Would not be shocked if they trade down and get assists and heild or Dunn. Gut says they will be generic and select Ingram after 76ers take Simmons. Which is fine with me and a safe pick.

If we traded down, we would have to get an established player as well. Otherwise it makes no sense.

myersia · Post #10 » by **myersia** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 3:46 pm

TylersLakers wrote:
myersia wrote:Would not be shocked if they trade down and get assists and heild or Dunn. Gut says they will be generic and select Ingram after 76ers take Simmons. Which is fine with me and a safe pick.

If we traded down, we would have to get an established player as well. Otherwise it makes no sense.

Been trying to think of Luke's style and what players would benefit us. If Rubio was healthy he and Dieng might be something tempting. That being said I don't want to make the Twolves better. Trying to think of players that could help us.

One Love · Post #11 » by **One Love** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:03 pm

The only way you trade the pick is for an All Star like Butler, Kyrie or Cousins... I wouldn't touch K Love... If not, "With the 2nd pick in the 2016 NBA draft, the Lakers select Brandon Ingram from Duke University"...

magicbesteva · Post #12 » by **magicbesteva** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:14 pm

Just have this feeling Philly is going to take Ingram

One Love · Post #13 » by **One Love** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:25 pm

Ingram > Simmons at this juncture but you can't go wrong with either... Randle will be traded by midseason if we land Simmons as you can't have 3 young PF's... A month ago, we were begging to be in this position... Let's enjoy it...

moonpie · Post #14 » by **moonpie** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 7:27 pm

My Lottery mock 2.0 - 6/17/2016

Sixers - Ben Simmons
Lakers - Brandon Ingram
Celtics - Dragan Bender
Suns - Marquese Chriss
Wolves - Kris Dunn
Pelicans - Buddy Hield
Nuggets - Jaylen Brown
Kings - Jamal Murray
Raptors - Domantas Sabonis
Bucks - Jakob Poetl
Magic - Henry Ellenson
Jazz - Furkan Korkmaz
Suns - Skal Labissiere
Bulls - Wade Baldwin

Pointgod · Post #15 » by **Pointgod** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 7:29 pm

I want Simmons but I'd be happy with Ingram.

jay51024 · Post #16 » by **jay51024** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 7:32 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/TheVertical/status/743842858457776128[/tweet]

2. L.A. Lakers
Brandon Ingram | SF | Duke
Freshman | 18 | 6-9, 196
Insider info: In a draft many consider to have a significant dropoff after the second pick, the Lakers will be happy to "settle" for whomever the Sixers pass. Ingram is the player the Lakers would have targeted at No. 1 had they won the lottery, sources told The Vertical. He is a perfect fit for their roster and should generate a great deal of excitement about the future.

The Skyhook · Post #17 » by **The Skyhook** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:40 pm

I'll be there fellas.

BEazy · Post #18 » by **BEazy** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:39 pm

Been on this Brandon Ingram train for quite sometime now. Let's finally make it official on the 23rd!

jigga_man · Post #19 » by **jigga_man** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:43 pm

No date in the thread title or OP. Had to use Google :wavefinger:

Spoiler:

moonpie · Post #20 » by **moonpie** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:00 pm

jigga_man wrote:No date in the thread title or OP. Had to use Google

Spoiler:
Brandon Ingram 20/5/5 next season.

Good catch, updated!

Final call: Who ends up a Laker at #32