NBA Draft: Every Teams NBA Draft Needs

By Taylor Hunt | Jun 15, 2016

March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) moves the ball against Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) and guard D’Angelo Russell (1) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Los Angeles Lakers

Current Picks: 2,32

The Lakers got quite lucky in keeping their pick in this year’s NBA draft. Their pick was top 3 protected and they kept their projected number 2 pick. They are almost 100% likely to choose whoever is left between Brandon Ingram and Ben Simmons

The Lakers are set at the PG position with D’Angelo Russell. With Clarkson being a free agent, it would be ideal for them to resign him this offseason, as he could play the starting shooting guard position alongside Russell. The Lakers are also set at PF with Randle and Nance Jr.

Team Needs: SF, C

Players available at 2: The Lakers will end up with either Simmons or Ingram here, end of story.

Players available at 32: The Lakers need a Center and some that could be there for them at 32 are players including, Zhou Qi, Thon Maker, and Stephen Zimmerman.

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