If we don't get #1 then I'm really hoping that we end up with #2 and Philly slips to #4 or #5 . That would seriously put us in the driver's seat, in terms of trade leverage.
Personally, I'm not necessarily sold that D'Angelo Russell will be all that better than Justise Winslow or Emanuel Mudiay, so there's probably an offer that would convince me to swap those picks.
If Philly is in love with Russell, as some seem to believe, then maybe they're willing to fork over our pick next year, Dario Saric and another future pick in order to move from 4/5 up to #2 . We'll see...I'll be on the edge of my seat this evening.
Personally, I'm not necessarily sold that D'Angelo Russell will be all that better than Justise Winslow or Emanuel Mudiay, so there's probably an offer that would convince me to swap those picks.
From the 3 players you listed, Russell is clearly (IMHO) the better fit for the Lakers. This is a shooters league nowadays, and Mudiay is mediocre at that. Russell appears to be the sole superstar-potential player in the draft. And the Lakers need a scoring punch from the perimeter...
Mixed feelings about this...
Obviously, it would be very good if the Lakers mantain the Top-5 pick. But for all i know, this is a 4-players heavy Draft, so a #5 pick would leave a soure taste...
Keeping my fingers crossed...
Nice! It's funny, I'm higher on the wing players than the bigs. I think Towns can be solid but I don't like Okafor at all. Mudiay looks like a big-time athlete but a project. The guy I kind of like is Winslow but #2 is probably too high. I wouldn't be opposed to moving down and still selecting him. I know we're stacked in the backcourt with Kobe, Clarkson, Young, etc...but I think Winslow can play either the 2 or 3.
We got one of the top two picks so I'm happy. I have a hard time deciding between Towns and Okafor so I don't mind which one we get. Winslow would have been my third choice but he's projected around number 5.
Now heres the question, Kobe at small forward? We have to start both Russel and Clarkson right?? Both are capable and clarkson proven... we won't get better guards.
There's a lot to like about each prospect. Each with their flaws, too.
I'm sure we'll discuss it to exhaustion, but the idea of a Russell/Randle lefty P&R combo sure sounds exciting. I also think a Clarkson/Russell back court could work well. Both can shoot, dribble, pass. Jordan much more athletic, Russell more smooth/skilled. Both with good size for either spot. One's a righty, one's a lefty (ok that one's a reach, sorta).
Also, Okafor and Randle don't seem like a natural fit. Pretty bad fit, actually.
If Okafor can become a Marc Gasol type of defensive anchor I don't see much downside in him. I want Towns because he's a natural shot blocker and he's got a higher ceiling. Wouldn't mind Russell either but right now Okafor and Towns are on their own tier. I see a shot blocking Boogie Cousins without the headaches in Towns.
Seems like Okafor is going to be the guy for the Lakers. Not a perfect fit with Julius Randle because neither guy really protects the rim. Still, a lot to be excited about for the Lakers.
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