Is Lonzo Ball the future of the Los Angeles Lakers? I’m not sure where you stand on the subject, but I’m not sold on him as the No. 2 pick of the 2017 NBA Draft.
Right now, all of the talk surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is about Lonzo Ball. After lucking their way into the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, it seems all but certain Magic Johnson and Co. will select the UCLA point guard, assuming he’s still available.
I’m here to tell you that you should pull back on the reins a bit. There’s a lot of hype driving the Ball-to-Lakers talk, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right move. This franchise must make a smart decision if they plan on returning to relevance anytime soon. Unfortunately, there are some concerns I have about Ball being the “smart decision” on draft day.
Now that’s not to say that I don’t believe he’s a capable NBA talent. The guy obviously got the job done at UCLA, and has been destined for the league from a very young age. However, there appear to be some hurdles he has yet to clear that could hinder his progress. Some of these issues involve his on-court performance, while others are more of the character variety.
Either way, it seems necessary to point these problems out before every Lakers fan jumps on the Ball bandwagon.
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So here they are–a few reasons why the Lakers should be wary of drafting Ball. While the top prospect offers plenty of upside, let’s not pretend like he’s the perfect fit for Los Angeles at No. 2 overall.