Los Angeles Lakers: 5 options for pick No. 2 in 2017 NBA Draft

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket past Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket past Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 16, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) boxes out against Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Marc-Eddy Norelia (25) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jonathan Isaac, SF/PF, Florida State

While Josh Jackson is considered the best forward prospect in the draft by many, the second-best one is up for debate. There is a lot to like about Duke’s Jayson Tatum and Florida State’s Jonathan Isaac. For the Lakers, Isaac would probably be the selection.

Tatum brings a lot to the table. He is arguably the most NBA-ready prospect in this draft. But he does not have the same size and length that Isaac possesses. If Isaac adds 15-20 pounds to his frame and some strength, the Lakers could have a true monster in the frontcourt on their hands.

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Standing 6’11”, Isaac already has the height to play power forward. He is listed as a small forward, as he is athletic enough to play on the perimeter. That kind of versatility is tough to come by. Isaac can not only protect the rim, but he can defend smaller, quicker players on the perimeter as well.

From the start, Isaac’s defense can get him on the court. Offensively he needs some work, but he already has the range shoot from the three-point line and has shown an ability to get his own shot. Consistency is needed on his jump shot, but the tools are there.

If Isaac has good workouts he could move his way up into the top-three discussion. He should thrive in the current NBA landscape without positions and with plenty of small-ball.

ESPN’s analytics team actually has Isaac as the best player in this year’s draft class. He is very skilled for a player of his size, and whoever lands him will be getting a very versatile forward with a ton of potential.