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Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking down the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League roster

By Kenneth Teape

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Lonzo Ball walks on stage after being drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Lonzo Ball walks on stage after being drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking down the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League roster
BLOOMINGTON, IN – JANUARY 15: Thomas Bryant #31 of the Indiana Hoosiers dunks the ball during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Assembly Hall on January 15, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Thomas Bryant; Center

The Lakers selected Bryant with the 42nd pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He is an intriguing prospect for the Lakers given his insane length and potential to be a stretch-center in the NBA.

Bryant has a 7-feet-6 inch wingspan, giving him a ton of potential as a rim protector and rebounder. He averaged 1.5 blocks per game at Indiana. He also showed he can knock down three-pointers at Indiana, making 38.3 percent of his shots. Not only would he stretch the floor, Bryant has shown an ability to score near the basket as well.

Bryant is a player to keep an eye on as he could be ticketed to the G-League to start the season given Brook Lopez’s presence on the roster.

But, if Bryant plays well, he could head into training camp with a legitimate chance of sneaking onto the end of the bench. Bryant could benefit if the Lakers decide Zubac doesn’t need much run and rest him at some point.

Bryant plays hard and works hard as well. But, his lack of athleticism could be what hurts him at the next level. Given his length and size, there is a ton of potential here for the Lakers to have found a gem in the second round.

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