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2017 NBA Draft: Three reasons the Lakers shouldn’t draft Lonzo Ball

By Keith Rivas

Dec 14, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) looks on in the second half against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA won 102-62. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) looks on in the second half against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA won 102-62. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 7, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Closing Thoughts

Before the Lakers reach a point where they can be confident in their draft selections, they have to make sure they can handle their current load. Younger stars such as Brandon Ingram still need to find their place and pace with the team.

Getting to draft second overall for the past two seasons may end up paying off in the long run. Should they get the second selection this time around, there’s no telling what they’ll do.

Lonzo Ball could turn out to be the best prospect, meaning that the Celtics could land him overall. If not, the Lakers could swing for him with the second or third pick, but could also go for others.

He’s not the only point guard in the draft and far from the only position they need growth and help in. Magic Johnson is now responsible for the era of basketball from here on out.

Next: Takeaways From UCLA's Loss To Arizona

And knowing his winning mentality, it shouldn’t be long before all comes to pass and the team returns to contention.

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