2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion

Michael Lucky · Post #1021 » by **Michael Lucky** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:15 pm

Slava wrote:That Jackson report sounds more or less like the Suns trying to get Lonzo to workout for them by scare mongering.

Jackson's camp would repudiate that immediately. Besides how would the suns keep Jackson from working out for other teams then?

LakersSoul · Post #1022 » by **LakersSoul** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:56 pm

iamworthy wrote:
Slava wrote:

Read on Twitter

Is this a normal part of the process?

UCLA is next door and who knows about Ball the best? All point to Ball still.

Michael Lucky · Post #1023 » by **Michael Lucky** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:59 pm

Apparently Fultz workout didn't go great either for the Celtics. Twist!

Post #1024 » by **dockingsched** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:08 am

Basically this draft class is underwhelming as hell apparently lol

Michael Lucky · Post #1025 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:10 am

Fultz to visit the Lakers later this week. lol

Now I'm having dreams of that promise being made by the Celtics. Ainge does love his athletic defensive prospects.

Post #1026 » by **TyCobb** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:46 am

Lakers and Celtics FO's just **** with each other at this point. Id rather watch a Lavar Ball interview then the crap coming out from each teams' beat writers.

Although, it would be hilarious to see Celtics take Jackson, Lakers take Lonzo, and 76ers take Fultz at three after being the consensus #1.

Post #1027 » by **Kilroy** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:36 am

Having the Celtics draft Jackson instead of Fultz or Ball to go along with Smart would put a smile on my face for a good long time...

Michael Lucky · Post #1028 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:50 am

One can only hope that Boston is that committed to Isaiah.

Post #1029 » by **Danny Darko** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:01 am

Lonzo has continually grown on me. I've been a Jackson advocate since late in the College season, but now I'm not sure If I'd be happy or sad we passed on Ball if that happened or someone took him at 1.

iamworthy · Post #1030 » by **iamworthy** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:11 am

Read on Twitter

Michael Lucky · Post #1031 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:18 am

Nooooooooo.

Looks like we are probably taking Jackson. We've worked him out and Philadelphia has not. Makes little sense to give a promise without a workout.

SashaTheMachine · Post #1032 » by **SashaTheMachine** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:20 am

Why is all this **** happening?!?!?!?! Just take lonzo got dammit

Michael Lucky · Post #1033 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:22 am

Time to watch highlights of Jackson and delude myself with false hopes of this being a great pick.

NotaHypeJob · Post #1034 » by **NotaHypeJob** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:22 am

TylersLakers wrote:Couple questions:

- If the end game is Paul George, which we've heard through every reliable source in the NBA, how does having Ingram/Jackson/PG and to a lesser extent Randle/Nance make any sense?

- Does shooting mean anything? Like, seriously. Is anyone watching the NBA Finals right now?

Russell: 35% 3PT
Clarkson: 33% 3PT
Deng: 31% 3PT
Ingram: 30% 3PT
Nance: 28% 3PT
Randle: 27% 3PT

You add Jackson to that line-up. Is that group ever, EVER going to hit 15-25 3PT shots in a game?

DON'T OVERTHINK THIS MAGIC & PELINKA, GOD DAMNIT!!!!

But the Warriors are also about multiple ball handlers/playmakers and the ability to have players switch 2-4 on defense.
If they think that versatility is more special and that offense can be developed, Jackson could be the pick. Would also add much needed athleticism to the team.

Post #1035 » by **dockingsched** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:23 am

None of this makes any sense lmao

Michael Lucky · Post #1036 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:25 am

Then again you would think he would still workout for the Celtics in the hopes of being the number 1 pick. I can understand not working out for any teams below the number 2 pick if a promise was received by the Lakers but not when it comes to working out for a higher spot.

iamworthy · Post #1037 » by **iamworthy** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:27 am

Michael Lucky wrote:Then again you would think he would still workout for the Celtics in the hopes of being the number 1 pick. I can understand not working out for any teams below the number 2 pick if a promise was received by the Lakers but not when it comes to working out for a higher spot.

Let's see here, live in Boston or live in LA.....

Post #1038 » by **dockingsched** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:28 am

Michael Lucky wrote:Then again you would think he would still workout for the Celtics in the hopes of being the number 1 pick. I can understand not working out for any teams below the number 2 pick if a promise was received by the Lakers but not when it comes to working out for a higher spot.

It's gotta be that his people are convinced that Fultz is going 1 so better to focus his time elsewhere

Post #1039 » by **TyCobb** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:42 am

I don't think this Jackson business has anything to do with the Lakers.

Post #1040 » by **Kilroy** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:43 am

If these idiots take Jackson over both Ball and Fultz, they better have literally a dozen other trades lined up and some massive win-now plan that makes everyone weak in the knees...

Who do the Lakers draft on June 22nd with the 2nd overall pick?