Los Angeles Lakers: 5 prospects to draft instead of Lonzo Ball
By Evan Massey
5. Jonathan Isaac, SF/PF, Florida State
Jonathan Isaac won’t be the first name that comes to mind when thinking about players that the Lakers could take at No. 2 ahead of Ball, but he certainly belongs on the list.
Very few players at 6’10” are capable of doing the kind of things that Isaac can on the floor. He has extreme athleticism and has been rising up draft boards throughout the NBA Draft process. Isaac was a star at Florida State, although his name hasn’t been given as much attention as it deserves.
Last season at Florida State, Isaac averaged 12.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. He also chipped in 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals per game. Isaac appears to be a potential star on both offense and defense if he lives up to his full potential, which would fit nicely in the Lakers’ rebuilding process.
Passing on Ball for Isaac isn’t a likely scenario for the Lakers, but he is a name to keep an eye on.