Lake Show Life
Fansided

Lakers Draft 2016: 5 Players Worth Trading No. 2 Pick For

By Cody Williams

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 6
Next
Apr 22, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Kevin Love

A name that has seemingly become increasingly complicated to predict the future of with each passing day is undoubtedly Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love. Anyone who watched Love with the Minnesota Timberwolves or saw him play this year in the postseason for the Cavs in the first two rounds knows what he’s capable of as a versatile offensive player and a fantastic overall rebounder.

Related Story: 5 Bold Offseason Moves Lakers Could Make

However, his fit as a whole with Cleveland has rightfully been called into question on more than one occasion this season as his deficiencies on the defensive end of the floor have revealed themselves at times and his ability to fit in the same offense as LeBron James and Kyrie Irving have also been questioned.

As such, there’s at least a chance that the Lakers or some other team might be able to look at Love and try to coax him away from the Cavaliers this offseason. Even if there are other teams in pursuit, though, only the Lakers can offer an asset in return that’s as valuable as the No. 2 overall pick in this draft.

Yes, it’d take more than that to get any deal done—if there’s a deal to be made with Cleveland for Love at all. However, giving Love the spotlight again and making him a focal-point of an offense rather than a third-wheel could rejuvenate him and really make him a valuable asset moving forward for LA.

Next: No. 2 Paul George

Home/Lakers Draft