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

By Evan Massey

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
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 /
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Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) goes up for a shot during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Kansas defeated Michigan State 90-70. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) goes up for a shot during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Kansas defeated Michigan State 90-70. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Josh Jackson, SF, Kansas

Josh Jackson is without question in consideration to be the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Even though the Lakers took Ingram last season, Jackson would add athleticism and scoring to the lineup. He is viewed as a small forward by most, but could potentially play shooting guard if needed.

Last season with the Jayhawks, Jackson averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. He connected on 51.3 percent of his shot attempts and knocked down 37.8 percent of his three-point shots.

Los Angeles needs to bring in as much talent as possible and Jackson has superstar potential. That isn’t to say that Ball doesn’t possess superstar potential as well, but Jackson looks to have the talent to be a two-way superstar. Defense is hard to find at the NBA level.

Could L.A. take Jackson with the No. 2 overall pick ahead of Ball? Only time will tell, but Jackson would make the Lakers a much more dangerous team.

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