2017 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Los Angeles Lakers pass on Lonzo Ball; Josh Jackson rises

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No. 2 Los Angeles Lakers- Josh Jackson (Kansas, FR, Small Forward)

I never thought I’d write a mock where it didn’t have Lonzo Ball being drafted to the Lakers, but here we are. Josh Jackson seems to be a favorite in the organization, he gives them a great defender and the pick wouldn’t force them to make a decision on D’Angelo Russell yet.

And the rumor mill suggests that the Lakers might have made a promise to Jackson, too.

Lonzo Ball and De’Aaron Fox are both options as well for the Lakers and I expect the Lakers to flip flop a few hundred times over the next week and a half. Josh Jackson is a boxscore filler and with his improved shot will be a immediate contributor for the Lakers.