Lakers rumors: 3 underdog players not named Lonzo

Mar 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton calls a play during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton calls a play during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 18, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) drives to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers guard Zak Showalter (3) in the first half during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) drives to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers guard Zak Showalter (3) in the first half during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Josh Hart

Josh Hart was a shooting guard for the 2016 Villanova Wildcats National Championship team. He is definitely a difference maker. Unfortunately, in 2017, his chance of a repeat championship was cut short thanks to the Wisconsin Badgers.

Josh Hart is a player who could quietly get drafted in the first round or late second round. Therefore, why not draft him if your the Lakers with one of their two first round picks.

Hart has great qualities as a basketball player that are hard to find. There is no doubt he has Heart similar to his name. Additionally, he has excellent basketball IQ.

Josh Hart can even easily find his way to the rim and shoot from downtown. Also, he has great vision as a shooting guard, which is a good attribute to have.

That shows he is also a versatile player. Josh Hart is one of three underdog players that could be drafted by the Lakers. Lastly, he was a X-factor for Villanova and can be that with the Lakers.