Los Angeles Lakers Draft: A dark horse pick that could be perfect for LA

Jan 21, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Josh Christopher (13) goaltends a shot by Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) during the second half at Desert Financial Arena (Tempe). Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Josh Christopher (13) goaltends a shot by Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) during the second half at Desert Financial Arena (Tempe). Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here are some of the other media outlets that weighed in on Josh Christopher.

Fox Sports: Utah Jazz land Josh Christopher at No. 30

Jason McIntyre:

"“There are a few guards in the mix at this spot — Quentin Grimes of Houston, Josh Primo of Alabama (youngest player in the draft) — but I landed on Christopher because of his aggressive scoring ability. He played only 15 games as a freshman but topped 20 points three times, and two of them came against high-level competition (Villanova and UCLA).”"

CBS Sports: Utah Jazz take Josh Christopher at No. 30

Colin Ward-Henninger:

"“Josh Christopher has all the upside you want in a late first-rounder, and is somewhat of a mystery since he only played 15 games at Arizona State. He has NBA athleticism and creates tremendous space off the dribble with a confident mid-range and 3-point stroke. Utah can give him time to develop, but if he impresses early there could be a rotation spot up for grabs.”"

While other outlets have Christopher in the second round.

Yahoo Sports: Milwaukee Bucks land Josh Christopher at No. 31

SI.com: Milwaukee Bucks take Josh Christopher at No. 31

Tankathon: Orlando Magic pick Josh Christopher at No. 33

NBA Draft Room: Chicago Bulls end up with Josh Christopher at No. 38

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