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NBA Draft 2017: Final Mock Draft: Who goes where?

By Michael Dugger

Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) look on in game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) look on in game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

2) LA Lakers- Lonzo Ball, Point Guard, UCLA, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 35.1 MIN/14.6 PTS/66.8 eFG%/41.2 3PT%/7.6 AST/6.0 REB/1.8 STL/0.8 BLK

Measurements: 6’6” height/190 lbs./6’6” wingspan

A Royal Pain Prospect Profile: Lonzo Ball

The Los Angeles Lakers have entertained the idea of taking Josh Jackson or De’Aaron Fox, but all signs point to selecting Lonzo Ball. The local point guard would elevate the offense with his sublime passing and vision. His shooting form raises questions about developing a mid-range game, but Ball’s range is limitless which will draw defenders out of the paint and help open the floor for his teammates. With Paul George rumored to head home to LA either before, during, or after this season and last season’s second pick Brandon Ingram on the roster, drafting Ball makes sense instead of adding another wing in Jackson. With D’Angelo Russell shipped to Brooklyn, Ball will have the keys to the offense from day one.

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