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NBA Mock Draft 2016: Who Do the Lakers Select?

By Cody Williams

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; D'Angelo Russell (Ohio State) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; D'Angelo Russell (Ohio State) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts against Oregon Ducks during the first half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts against Oregon Ducks during the first half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

Duke. Brandon Ingram. 2. player. 20. . SF

We get to the main event of our 2016 NBA Mock Draft early (don’t worry, there’s still the rest of the first round to follow) as the Lakers are picking at No. 2 with the second-best odds in the lottery.

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If Simmons is the top prospect in the draft, the only player even sniffing the same tier as him in regards to talent and potential is Duke Blue Devils forward Brandon Ingram. As Duke tried to defend their title in college basketball with another super freshman, it was Ingram quietly leading the way. Looking at his game and his physical traits, it’s hard not be enamored with the forward.

Ingram’s offensive game is absolutely superb. He has the length and the skill to attack off of the dribble and make plays around the rim, but also has a sweet shooting stroke with extended range and the length to not be bothered by many defenders at the position. Throw in the fact that his length also gives him tremendous potential on the defensive end of the floor as he can block shots, create turnovers, and simply disrupt the flow of opponents.

Though he’ll obviously need to put on more muscle as he makes his way into the NBA with a slight frame, he’s a player who would slot right into the Lakers rotation and young core with ease. He’d be a perfect addition and he’s honestly the player LA should be hoping for more than anyone else in this draft.

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