Lakers Draft: The History of the Number Two Pick

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Mar 3, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives against Los Angeles Lakers small forward Wesley Johnson (11) during the first quarter of the game at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

2006: LaMarcus Aldridge

Aldridge, who recently opted out of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent, is a 4 time NBA All-Star, made the All-NBA Second Team last season, and has numerous other accomplishments under his belt. His career PER is 20.3 and WS/48 is .145. The Lakers would be lucky if this All-Star is wearing purple and gold next season.

2005: Marvin Williams

Williams, after spending one season at North Carolina, has had a very average NBA career. He has a NBA career average of 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds. After signing a five year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, Williams was traded to Utah and then signed with Charlotte. His career PER is 13.4 and his career WS/48 was .097.

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