Feb 14, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Jahlil Okafor (L) and forward Justise Winslow (R) react to a play against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the Carrier Dome. Duke defeated Syracuse 80-72. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
With the NBA Draft looming we take a look at how the top prospects would fit in with the Los Angeles Lakers, who hold the No. 2 pick in the draft
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The Los Angeles Lakers were the largest beneficiaries of the NBA Draft lottery, as they swapped places with the New York Knicks, and will select second in this year’s draft. And with a team that figures to have an open competition at almost every position, the Lakers have to be salivating at all the options they will have at the No. 2 slot.
With so much flexibility and room for improvement, the Lakers should have no trouble finding pieces that fit into what they want moving forward.
Here is how each of the top prospects would fit with the Lakers.
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