2013 NBA Draft: Lakers select Ryan Kelly
By Jacob Rude
Mar 24, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Duke forward Ryan Kelly (34) handles the ball against Creighton guard Avery Dingman (22) in the second half during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eileen Blass-USA TODAY Sports
On Thursday night, the Lakers used their only pick, a second rounder, to pick Duke Senior Ryan Kelly with the 48th pick. Kelly helped lead the Blue Devils to an Elite Eight appearance and was a key player for the team.
Kelly will be a stretch four on the Lakers, helping space the floor for Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol. Kelly averaged 12.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and shot 42.2% from three point range last season under Mike Krzyzewski.