The Lakers lucked out, getting one of the top 5 players in the draft and one that fits their needs and team structure perfectly. Julius Randle fell because of concerns about a broken foot as well as suffering from some over-exposure. He is a much needed young talent for the Lakers, a beast on the boards and can really score in the post as well. Most importantly he is ready to contribute on a winning team right away, which is exactly what the Lakers want to be as soon as possible. Los Angeles may even end up trading him, though they'd be smarter to stick with Randle unless the return is unbelievable because sooner or later they're going to need young, premium talent. They can't always lure everyone with the L.A. lights, as they found out with Dwight Howard. They've got a potential 20/10 rookie big man and future All-Star in Randle, it's been a long time since you could say that.
46. Jordan Clarkson, G Missouri Jr. (6-5, 186)
The Lakers made another solid selection in the second round with Jordan Clarkson, a big, athletic combo guard who could become a full time point guard with some work. Clarkson is at his best getting into the paint where he can finish at the rim or find teammates. He is more a playmaker than someone who is going to run an offense at this point and his shooting has been very up and down, most recently down, so there is some risk that if he doesn't take to the point guard conversion, you're left with a shooting guard who can't shoot. Clarkson will likely spend a lot of the year in the D-League where he can get in game experience.
The Lakers made another solid selection in the second round with Jordan Clarkson, a big, athletic combo guard who could become a full time point guard with some work. Clarkson is at his best getting into the paint where he can finish at the rim or find teammates. He is more a playmaker than someone who is going to run an offense at this point and his shooting has been very up and down, most recently down, so there is some risk that if he doesn't take to the point guard conversion, you're left with a shooting guard who can't shoot. Clarkson will likely spend a lot of the year in the D-League where he can get in game experience.
Current Lineup
PG: Steve Nash/Jordan Clarkson
SG: Kobe Bryant
SF: ???
PF: Julius Randle/Ryan Kelly
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