2017 NBA Draft: 3 underrated options for Los Angeles Lakers at No. 28

Semi Ojeleye, SF/PF, SMU

While not ranked as low as Hart (No. 28 by Draft Express, actually), Semi Ojeleye hasn’t been talked about nearly as much as his talents warrant. That’s why he’s the next name on this list of underrated players the Lakers must be looking at.

Now Los Angeles doesn’t necessarily have a need at forward right now. Brandon Ingram should be the future on the wing, and the potential addition of Paul George next offseason is only going to further crowd the position. The 4-spot is also set with Julius Randle and Nance. However, that doesn’t mean some exciting new options wouldn’t be welcomed.

Enter Ojeleye, a severely underrated talent out of SMU.

Ojeleye has so many different things going for him. He’s a ridiculous athlete who can score in so many ways. The former Mustang is a tremendous jump shooter who has no trouble putting points on the board from outside. If the space isn’t there, he can put the ball on the floor and find his way into the paint. Then there’s the defensive effectiveness, and the fact that he’s a quality character off the court.

Put simply, he’s the whole package. Yet his long road to relevance and standing as a 22-year-old rookie have forced his stock to stay stagnant. However, if he’s still on the board when the Lakers pick at No. 28, there’s little reason to believe he wouldn’t be a tremendous addition. The versatility, scoring potential and defensive prowess make him an exciting option for Los Angeles.