Los Angeles Lakers: 3 bold predictions for the 2018 NBA Draft

If these bold predictions come true during the 2018 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers could vault themselves to the top of the Western Conference standings in one offseason.

Even before the offseason began, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a path back to relevance. However, with the 2018 NBA Draft and free agency still on the docket, we could have a very different opinion of the franchise’s future in about a month.

The fun starts during the draft, which is set to take place on June 21. Although they only own the No. 25 and No. 47 picks, the Lakers have a knack for turning non-lottery picks into quality talent. We can’t necessarily assume that’ll be the case in 2018, but we can make some bold predictions for what Magic Johnson and co. will do when that fateful Thursday arrives.

I mean, what’s the fun of playing it safe and assuming things will go as planned? I don’t know about you, but I prefer to spice up my speculation with a little sizzle. Live life on the wild side, right?

Well enough about me and my fortunetelling skills (or lack thereof). I think it’s time we took a look at these brazen takes.

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So here they are — my bold predictions for what the 2018 NBA Draft has in store for the Lakers. If all three of these happen to come true, it’s going to be a very happy day in Los Angeles. That is, if Lake Show fans can get over the departure of one of the club’s rising stars.