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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Best Options In 2016 NBA Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 17, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) before the game at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) before the game at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 2, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrates against the Creighton Bluejays during the second half at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrates against the Creighton Bluejays during the second half at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Kris Dunn, Providence Friars

Position: Point Guard
Age: 22 (3/18/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4.25″, 205 pounds, 6’9.5″
Slash Line: .448/.372/.695
Season Averages: 33.0 MPG, 16.4 PPG, 6.2 APG, 5.3 RPG, 2.5 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 1.3 3PM

The consensus No. 1 point guard prospect in the 2016 NBA Draft is Providence Friars floor general Kris Dunn. Dunn is an outstanding facilitator and ball hawk who can space the floor, has great size, and is a fluid and deceptively explosive athlete.

In the ultimate act of modernization, the Los Angeles Lakers could select Dunn and create a duel point guard offense.

By adding Dunn, the Lakers would acquire a second point guard with elite size for their position. The difference between Dunn—6’4″—and Russell—6’5″—are both wonderful playmakers who can score, but the former has displayed elite defensive potential.

Russell has his fair share of shortcomings on that end, which makes Dunn an intriguing target at No. 2 or in the event of a trade down.

Offensively, head coach Luke Walton likely plans to work Russell both on and off-ball. It’s what the Golden State Warriors did with Stephen Curry, and Russell has proven to be an excellent shooter who can play both the 1 and the 2.

By creating an offense with two gifted ball-handlers and facilitators, the Lakers would open up the offense in a modern and efficient way.

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