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Fit Mock Draft: Lottery Edition

By Michael Dugger

Mar 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 79-74. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 79-74. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Bonzie Colson (35) has his shot blocked by Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the second half at the Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Bonzie Colson (35) has his shot blocked by Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the second half at the Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Los Angeles Lakers- Jonathan Isaac, Forward, Florida State, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 26.2 MIN/12.0 PTS/56.8 eFG%/34.8 3PT%/7.8 REB/1.2 AST/1.2 STL/1.5 BLK

Measurements from 2016 Hoop Summit: 6’10 ½” height with shoes/205 lbs./7’1 ¼” wingspan/9’0 ½” standing reach

It’s unlikely the Lakers select anybody except Lonzo Ball with the second pick, but that doesn’t mean he’s the ideal fit for the team. Ball would undoubtedly elevate the offense with his passing and shooting abilities. I just don’t see how a backcourt of him and D’Angelo Russell would stop anybody on the defensive end (28th in PPG in 16’-17’ via NBA.com). Brandon Ingram is long and could develop into a defender if he adds weight, but this team needs massive help on this side of the court. Enter Jonathan Isaac.

Florida State’s Isaac epitomizes defensive versatility. He’s quick enough to contain guards and sufficiently long to protect the paint with his wingspan. Partnering him with Ingram gives the Lakers two players with length to disrupt opponents at the forward spot. Isaac was under-utilized offensively in college but can spot-up to space the floor and put it on the deck to go around close-outs. Cleaning up his handle and vision along with improving his rebounding would make him the perfect small-ball four or five. This potential makes him one of my favorite players in the draft.

In this scenario, the Lakers could opt for a mature point guard with their 28th pick, such as Colorado’s Derrick White, that helps complement Russell on both sides of the floor.

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