Lakers rumors: Three reasons why they should draft Josh Jackson

Gives Lakers new way to facilitate

One of the biggest reasons you’ll hear why the Lakers might draft Lonzo Ball is because of his passing ability. As seen this season more than last, the Lakers could use better offensive facilitation.

Whether that comes from D’Angelo Russell or Jordan Clarkson improving or new young talent doesn’t seem to matter. Los Angeles is just fine with Russell playing shooting guard and Clarkson being their point guard for the time being.

Ball would give them some help with that, but drafting a passer is only one way to fix the problem.

Getting the offense to excel should be a top priority.

Josh Jackson presents a more unique opportunity for Los Angeles.

Standing at 6’8” and weighing 207 pounds, it would mean something for the Lakers to stay aggressive in their second unit.

If he were to get drafted by Los Angeles, it would be more than likely that he’ll be coming off of the bench.

However, the Lakers shocked the rest of the league with their bench success at the start of this season. If it weren’t for the efforts of Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams, it’s hard to see the Lakers winning their earlier games the way that they did.

Also, depending on who starts at center next season, the Lakers could use Jackson’s size and dual threat nature to create scoring chances for Zubac. With a three inch height difference between Jackson and Russell, teams could be in a serious dilemma.

If they can find ways to draw defenders out to the perimeter more with Jackson on the floor, it gives Clarkson the chance to make the extra pass and find the open guy. Should Russell return to point guard, it gives him the chance to be that scorer that fans know him to be.

Whatever way you look at it, Jackson’s size speaks volumes about how the Lakers can get back to being great — not just the conventional way.