Lakers NBA Draft News: Big impact players

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May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Cupchak represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 24, 2015; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers former player A.C. Green at the press conference at the Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

During the Showtime era the Lakers GM Jerry West was force to pick in the late rounds a lot due to the teams success, with a keen eye for talent West was able to pick up power forward A.C. Green in the late first round of the 1985 NBA Draft with the 23rd pick.

Green brought youth and strength to the Lakers front court offense and defense. He would lead the team in rebounding six out of eight seasons between 1985-1993 playing in four NBA Finals winning back to back titles in 1987-88.

After leaving in 1993, Green would resurface with the team in 2000 winning a title with Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant.

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