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2017 NBA Draft: First Round Mock 1.0

By Tyler Watts

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket past Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket past Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Los Angeles Lakers- Lonzo Ball-PG- UCLA

Maybe it is my perception, but it seems like the Lakers always get their way (except that Chris Paul trade, Go David Stern).  I think this draft will be no different and the Lakers will end up with the man they want in Ball.

Why Lonzo Ball?

Lonzo Ball is a 6’6 point guard with unquestioned passing abilities.  He is a true point guard in the NBA by all accounts and becomes a great fit for the Lakers.  It will allow them to move D’Angelo Russell to the two and be more of a scorer.  Ball gives them the pass first point guard they have lacked during their recent dry spell.

Expect Ball to end up in Purple and Gold and perhaps to be the piece the leads the Lakers back into the Playoffs.

*Los Angeles has a 15.6% chance of having the number one overall selection

**Los Angeles has to give the selection to Philadelphia if it falls outside the top three

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