It is entirely possible, the Los Angeles Lakers may not even be able to keep their pick in the upcoming draft. It is due to the Philadelphia 76er’s if it lands anywhere outside the top 3. However, this has not stopped the Lakers from making promises and falling in love with prospects. The most famous of which is Lonzo Ball. According to Chad Ford of ESPN, the Lakers are “enamored” with him. Not interested, not even enticed, enamored.
Per his piece, they believe the oldest of the Ball brothers could add “star power” which they “desperately” need. Lonzo is without a doubt the highest profile player going to be drafted this summer. His “brand”, his dad, and his two other brothers makes for a noisy start to his NBA career. It will also indefinitely lead to lofty expectations. If you are the most talked about, most people will believe you are the best.
The Lakers, much like other big market teams, see their identity as a team frequently with star players. LA has now spent a few years without one and they’re like an addict who needs their fix. Lonzo could by all means become a great player, but a teams love for a prospect should be about his skill-set. Not his overpriced sneakers and popularity.
