The Lakers' 2017 Draft and Summer Moves

[KobeMVP888]

Loved him as a player in college. Heart!

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Steve Kyler's most recent mock draft:

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-a ... aft-52317/

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[3Peatkb24]

I don't think there is much doubt we will take Ball. I still like Fox just as good. As long as we take Ball or Fox I am fine with it. Fultz will go 1st to Ainge.

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[Lakers4Life]

What's the percentages we take Ball or Fox?

90% Ball? 10% Fox?
80% Ball 20% Fox?
70% Ball 30% Fox?
60% Ball? 40% Fox?
Some other %?

[3Peatkb24]

What's the percentages we take Ball or Fox?

90% Ball? 10% Fox?
80% Ball 20% Fox?
70% Ball 30% Fox?
60% Ball? 40% Fox?
Some other %?

80% Ball IMO. I think if we don't take him it will be Fox though. Ball will probably be our guy especially if his workout is outstanding. If his workout isn't impressive then that could change things.

[Lakers4Life]

In Fox's favor...

-Pressure Defense
-Lightning quick speed & athleticism
-He outplayed Ball in a big game on the biggest stage, during March Madness

[Lakers4Life]

What's the percentages we take Ball or Fox?

90% Ball? 10% Fox?
80% Ball 20% Fox?
70% Ball 30% Fox?
60% Ball? 40% Fox?
Some other %?

80% Ball IMO. I think if we don't take him it will be Fox though. Ball will probably be our guy especially if his workout is outstanding. If his workout isn't impressive then that could change things.

You must take Ball if you're The Lakers!

Fox's upside = Mike Conley
Ball's upside = Jason Kidd

[3Peatkb24]

In Fox's favor...

-Pressure Defense
-Lightning quick speed & athleticism
-He outplayed Ball in a big game on the biggest stage, during March Madness

Fox has John Wall written all over him IMO but with better Defense. I like him a lot but I like Ball as well, Ball has CP3 type leadership qualities and IMO within 2 years can put up numbers like CP3 puts up. He could be a taller version of CP3? I am not going to stretch it and say Jason Kidd because Kidd is better all-time over CP3 but CP3 isn't chopped liver. I just don't care for his dad nor do most Lakers fans. Keep in mind, defensively Fox is quite a bit better than Ball is but Ball is taller than he is.

[Lakers4Life]

In Fox's favor...

-Pressure Defense
-Lightning quick speed & athleticism
-He outplayed Ball in a big game on the biggest stage, during March Madness

Fox has John Wall written all over him IMO but with better Defense. I like him a lot but I like Ball as well, Ball has CP3 type leadership qualities and IMO within 2 years can put up numbers like CP3 puts up. He could be a taller version of CP3? I am not going to stretch it and say Jason Kidd because Kidd is better all-time over CP3 but CP3 isn't chopped liver. I just don't care for his dad nor do most Lakers fans. Keep in mind, defensively Fox is quite a bit better than Ball is but Ball is taller than he is.

Fox will be great if he can improve his shooting and assists. If not he'll be a cross between Conley & Rondo

[3Peatkb24]

In Fox's favor...

-Pressure Defense
-Lightning quick speed & athleticism
-He outplayed Ball in a big game on the biggest stage, during March Madness

Fox has John Wall written all over him IMO but with better Defense. I like him a lot but I like Ball as well, Ball has CP3 type leadership qualities and IMO within 2 years can put up numbers like CP3 puts up. He could be a taller version of CP3? I am not going to stretch it and say Jason Kidd because Kidd is better all-time over CP3 but CP3 isn't chopped liver. I just don't care for his dad nor do most Lakers fans. Keep in mind, defensively Fox is quite a bit better than Ball is but Ball is taller than he is.

Fox will be great if he can improve his shooting and assists. If not he'll be a cross between Conley & Rondo

I like your comparisons as well. I would take that though if we had him and he turned out like Conley or Rondo. Reason why I compare him to Wall is Wall struggled with his jumper too when he came into the league and Fox has speed like Wall, Fox was the fastest player in College Basketball last season by what most analysts were saying. Wall is also known for his speed. Like I said we cant go wrong with either looking at it from the outside, Ball very well could be a taller version of CP3? We still have Russell as well, Russ can still pan out and become a Good consistent shooter and a better playmaker too.

[3Peatkb24]

Some people are high on Josh Jackson as well but I think we have to go Ball or Fox.JMO, assuming Fultz goes #1.

[KobeMVP888]

Some people are high on Josh Jackson as well but I think we have to go Ball or Fox.JMO, assuming Fultz goes #1.

Lonzo Ball is NBA ready on the offensive end. His IQ is through the roof. In fact, I think he will be better than Fultz. The Lakers MUST draft him. Lavar is a non-factor.

[3Peatkb24]

Some people are high on Josh Jackson as well but I think we have to go Ball or Fox.JMO, assuming Fultz goes #1.

Lonzo Ball is NBA ready on the offensive end. His IQ is through the roof. In fact, I think he will be better than Fultz. The Lakers MUST draft him. Lavar is a non-factor.

I think we will Draft him. Craig told me to put a % on it and I Posted 80% that we would. Only way we wont is if his workout isn't impressive, that is my opinion. Then again I thought we would Draft Okafor I was wrong there. I was roughly 80-90% sure with that as well and was wrong. Then again Mitch and Jimmy are gone, Magic and Rob are different.