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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 options for No. 25 pick in 2018 NBA Draft

By Kenneth Teape

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 31: Kevin Huerter #4 of the Maryland Terrapins brings the ball up court during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on January 31, 2018 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 31: Kevin Huerter #4 of the Maryland Terrapins brings the ball up court during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on January 31, 2018 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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3. Maryland SG, Kevin Huerter

One area that needs to improve for the Lakers is their 3-point shooting. Los Angeles has struggled to knock down shots from the perimeter for multiple seasons now. They attempted to address it last year, but need to continue doing it. So, why not select arguably the best shooter in this year’s draft class in Kevin Huerter?

The Maryland product was a standout performer at the NBA Combine. His shooting ability was on full display as he was talked about as one of the standout performers at the combine. He knocked down 41.3 percent of his 3-pointers last season.

Huerter was solid at Maryland, but he probably didn’t get to display all of his skills there. At 6’6” he has some solid size for a shooting guard but also possess great playmaking ability. That kind of versatility will fit in perfectly with the Lakers current group of players.

Huerter may struggle to keep up with more athletic players, but his size should play well at the next level. He is a solid rebounder for a guard as well and has seen his stock skyrocket in recent weeks.

There is a chance that Huerter has played his way out of the Lakers’ range in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, if he is still around at No. 25, the Lakers will be hard-pressed to pass on him. He would be a perfect fit as a floor-spacer alongside Lonzo Ball and help spread the floor for Brandon Ingram to operate.

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