Los Angeles Lakers: 5 prospects to draft instead of Lonzo Ball

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Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts on the court against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Which five names could the Los Angeles Lakers consider drafting instead of Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft?

Magic Johnson is set to enter his first offseason in full control of roster moves for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is hoping to turn his former team back into a title contender sooner rather than later. Many believe that their quest to get back into contention will start with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

Lonzo Ball has been hyped up as the player that the Lakers will select with the pick. That may end up being the case, but the Lakers have not tipped their hand just yet.

There is no denying the talent that Ball possesses, but the headache that his father, LaVar, could have in the future might deter the Lakers from drafting him. Rumors have been coming out that Ball is considering working out for the Philadelphia 76ers, which could be a sign that his camp doesn’t have complete confidence that the Lakers will draft him.

If the Lakers do decide to go a different direction, there are plenty of players at the top of the draft that they could consider. Ball may be the player with the most potential at No. 2, but other players have “potential superstar” written all over them as well.

All of that being said, which five players could be potential alternatives to Ball for the Lakers with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft?

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