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Los Angeles Lakers: 4 players to consider drafting if they keep picks 27 and 28

By Darrel Wilson

Feb 13, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) is called for a foul against Oregon State Beavers forward Tres Tinkle (3) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. The California Golden Bears defeated the Oregon State Beavers 83-71. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) is called for a foul against Oregon State Beavers forward Tres Tinkle (3) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. The California Golden Bears defeated the Oregon State Beavers 83-71. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Luke Kornet (3) moves the ball against Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (5) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Luke Kornet 7’0” Vanderbilt

The goal should be to draft players who can contribute right away to accelerate the rebuild and appear more attractive to 2018 free agents. Although this might be a bit of a reach, Luke Kornet checks off a few boxes on the Lakers list of needs.

Last year was one of the worst defensive seasons in the franchise’s history. Kornet would join the Lakers as someone with a well-known defensive reputation. He was an All-SEC Defensive player the last two seasons. In his junior season, he recorded 10 blocks in a game versus Auburn. He finished as Vanderbilt’s all-time leader in blocked shots with 150 in his NCAA career. This is a skill that Lakers definitely need to have on the floor.

While rim protection has been his main calling card, Kornet is no slouch on the offensive side of the court. His 150 career three-pointers rank as the most in NCAA history for a seven-footer. He can be a weapon that Coach Walton will be able to utilize immediately in pick and pop situations. From the charity stripe, he shot 86 percent during his senior season.

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Kornet is close to being a polished player after playing four years of college ball. It would help him to add some muscle to bang in the post some more. He’s a high floor/low ceiling guy who should carve out a role on the Lakers roster from day one.

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