This was the third consecutive year that the Lakers drafted at the second highest slot: Russell in 2015, already gone in trade; Brandon Ingram in 2016, seemingly a cornerstone piece under Magic Johnson; and this year's selection, Ball.
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The shoes became available right when Lonzo Ball was select 2nd overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the LA Lakers.
"I told you. From the words of Zeus, Jesus, everybody said he gonna be a Laker", LaVar Ball told broadcasters before the draft started, according to USA Today. "We expect a "Ball" jersey hanging up there, alright?"
When the Lakers made it official, LaVar Ball claimed that he made his purple and gold hat when his son was a baby. We want guys that love the game.
Lonzo Ball (UCLA) is introduced by National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver as the number two overall pick.
The Lakers have missed the playoffs for four consecutive seasons.
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"I'm going to do what it takes to get the right players in here with the right mindset", Johnson said. He has the talent to be an All-Star. "I needed somebody also that can make the other players better and also (somebody) that players want to play with".
More moves took place on Thursday, with the Lakers drafting highly touted playmaker Lonzo Ball. Among the players who can or will be unrestricted free agents next summer include George, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, DeMarcus Cousins, Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan. "I said, 'Okay, we got our man now'". "The tide has turned", Johnson said.
Johnson sees much of himself in Ball, but not just in both players' ability to thread the ball through intensely cramped windows. "We knew that he could handle the pressure of being a Laker, Los Angeles and Hollywood at the same time". I think players around the National Basketball Association feel that as well and are going to be attracted to that energy here. If they can send him along with his contract elsewhere, the Lakers will be able to sign two max deals.
Pelinka also believes Magic himself is an irresistible asset.
Although it's too early to tell where the 2017 class will land among previous groups, Thursday night's draft was certainly more talked about. "But if I can come halfway short of him, you know it's going to be good". It's fun to me. But, if it was something that the Lakers thought they could make work, they probably would have tried to do it.
"But at the same time, I hope he just tears it up in Brooklyn".
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