Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons not to draft Lonzo Ball

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. — Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Form

When it comes to goofy shooting forms, minds automatically go to Kevin Martin or Shawn Marion. Those two had a couple of the weirdest shooting strokes to ever play in the NBA.

Ball’s shooting form is even more odd than those two, something unimaginable. Despite being right-handed, Ball begins his shot across his body from the left side of his head. He gets it closer to the top of his head upon the release, but it is unorthodox to say the least.

The form may have worked in college, leading him to connect on 41 percent of his shots from three point land. This does not mean it will carry over to NBA success. Odds are, it will not.

He was able to succeed in college with it because the players he was up against are not as physically built, or as advanced defensively. Imagine him trying to use that form against lock down defenders, such as Klay Thompson or Jimmy Butler. It wont fly.

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His shooting form is arguably his biggest question mark on the court. People question his defense, but at 6-feet-6 inches tall he should find some success at that end of the court.