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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
NEWARK, NJ – DECEMBER 10: Josh Hart #3 of the Villanova Wildcats takes a shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of a college basketball game at Prudential Center on December 10, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. Villanova defeated Notre Dame 74-66. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Josh Hart; Shooting Guard

The Lakers selected Villanova shooting guard Josh Hart with the 30th overall pick, the final one in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft. The Lakers got quite the player in Hart, who brings a lot to like to a team.

On the court, Hart does it all. He can score, as he made at least 50 percent of his shots all four seasons at Villanova. He can knock down three-pointers. Hart rebounds very well for a guard and is a very good distributor as well. Possibly the best attribute that Hart brings to the court is his defense.

Hart is a tenacious defender. He can defend either backcourt spot and always brings it. It is a hard worker with a very high basketball IQ, which helps him make up for his lack of athleticism. Hart also brings a winning mentality with him from his time at Villanova and should not be phased by the bright lights of the summer league and Los Angeles.

Hart was an excellent selection by the Lakers. He could be the starting shooting guard some the regular season. At worst, he should have a role off the bench as a combo guard. He can play alongside any other guards on the roster, providing Luke Walton with some versatility and flexibility in his lineups.

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