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Lakers rumors: 3 things Lonzo Ball needs to do in order to be rookie of the year

By Keith Rivas

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Lonzo Ball (UCLA) is interviewed after being introduced as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Lonzo Ball (UCLA) is interviewed after being introduced as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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Closing Thoughts

At the end of the day, this is what the organization wanted. They didn’t feel they were getting the necessary leadership or quality play, and they made a change about it.

Now, though, if the change ends up not working or creating an even worse situation, it’ll be time to question their judgment. Additionally, with all of the talk surrounding LaVar Ball, it’s hard to say that his commentary won’t at least eventually become problematic.

Again, this is the time, if there ever was one, for the Lakers to show that they’re back. Not only that they can draft good talent and find quality management, but that they’re ready to win again. With the second most championships in NBA history, it’s hard to think of a time when the Lakers were in this position.

That’s because they’ve never been here before.

The hope is that Lonzo Ball is their last lottery pick for some time, while the rest of the team picks up the slack from the past. Brandon Ingram needs to step up, Julius Randle must have a breakout season, and Ball must stop the show in its tracks.

Next: 3 Reasons To Be Wary Of Paul George Trade

Otherwise, it’ll be another year to forget for the purple and gold.

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