Nov 19, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) against the South Alabama Jaguars during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Keep Ben Simmons Close In Mind
Lastly, keep an eye on next year’s top prospects for next year’s draft.
It’s beginning to look like the Lakers will finish third or second worst in the NBA, which means that there is a chance the Lakers can keep their pick.
Maybe the Lakers will be able draft Ben Simmons, the top prospect in college basketball. Root for the Nets and Sixers to win games to help the Lakers gain percentage points in keeping their pick. You never know, maybe the Lakers can get lucky with the ping-pong balls again on lottery day.
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There is plenty of reasons to still stay positive for Lakers fans this season, but we’re going to have to dig a little deeper for them.