The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to have one player Drafted in the 2014 NBA Draft but they ended up with 4 players one first rounder and one second rounder via trade and 2 extra players who went undrafted this year but could have gotten drafted if this was a weaker draft. Both undrafted players the Lakers picked up are Ranked as the top 2 guys out of everyone who went undrafted this year and there is about 13 players total who went undrafted that are said to be good contributors to any team. ESPN gave them a A+ this year on the draft and on paper I would agree. #1 Kentucky, Julius Randle, PF, 6ft9 250 pounds, wingspan 7ft, age 19, Drafted#7 by the Lakers, A left handed athletic Big Man who can post up and get in the paint and hit a mid range shot, Highlights averaged a double double with 15 pts and 10 rebounds a game with 50FG% in the paint and 70.6FT% #2 Missouri, Jordan Clarkson, PG/SG, 6ft5 185 pounds, wingspan 6ft8, age 22, Drafted#46 second round by Washington Wizards and traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for cash, He was predicted to go in the first round and dropped into the second round, Attacking Combo Guard with great size who does great in transition and attacking the basket and also can defend both guard positions, Highlights Averaged 17.5 pts, 3.4 assist and 1.1 steals a game on 44.7FG% and 83.1FT% #3 Iowa State, DeAndre Kane, PG, 6ft4 200 pounds, wingspan 6ft8, age 25 Undrafted signed to minor deal (summer league) A Traditional Point Guard with size who can defend and score, Highlights averaged 17.1 pts 6.8 rebounds and 5.9 assist a game with 48.3FG% and 39.8% from 3pt range #4 Ohio State, LaQuinton Ross, SF, 6ft7 235 pounds, wingspan 7ft1, age21, Undrafted singed to minor deal (summer league) a big young wing who can score, Highlights Averaged 15.2 pts while shooting 44.7FG% and 35.3% from 3PT range and 73.2FT%
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:42:20 +0000