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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons not to draft Lonzo Ball

ByEric Brown|
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
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
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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 ramped up after UCLA was knocked out of postseason play, 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. 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.
Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Lavar Ball, father of UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2), looks on in the stands before the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Washington State Cougars at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

LaVar Ball

One of the main reasons the Lakers should not draft Lonzo Ball is because of his father, LaVar. No matter how good Lonzo plays, or doesn’t play, LaVar has something to say about the situation. Being in Los Angeles, usually someone who can’t keep their mouth shut and the city do not mix well.

He has made some pretty outrageous statements. The most out of this world statement that he has made is that he could have beaten Michael Jordan 1-on-1, in the prime of their careers. Think about this. A guy who averaged two points and two rebounds at Washington State thinks he could have beaten the greatest to ever pick up a basketball. Laughable.

Magic Johnson has publicly stated that he has no problem with LaVar Ball and his mouth, leading some to think that the team simply doesn’t care about the father. They may be saying that now, will they backtrack when the season starts? Who knows.

Lets take a look at some crazy things Lavar has said.

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