Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons not to draft Lonzo Ball

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March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The only question the Los Angeles Lakers have on their minds heading into the 2017 NBA Draft is, do they draft Lonzo Ball or do they pass on him for another prospect?

In the days leading up to June 22nd, there will be many rumors as to whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers will, or will not take LA based super prospect Lonzo Ball. As of now the Lakers currently have the No. 2 pick in the draft. Having that draft spot all but guarantees they will have the option to choose anybody they want.

Lonzo Ball was spectacular in college, leading the UCLA Bruins to a NCAA Tournament berth, culminating in a Sweet 16 round loss to the Kentucky Wildcats. It was a big turnaround for UCLA, who won only 15 games the previous season.

All throughout the season, his father LaVar Ball said that Lonzo would only play for one team, the Los Angeles Lakers. The talk only picked up after UCLA was knocked out of the tournament. Immediately after the game Lonzo stated that he was going to forgo another collegiate season, because he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play in the NBA. Not too long into the future, the Lakers were big winners in the lottery, moving up to the second pick, putting them squarely in range for Ball.

There may be many reasons why the Lakers should draft Lonzo Ball, but there are also plenty of reasons why the team should not draft him. Check out our three reasons why the Lakers should pass on selecting Lonzo Ball second overall.

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