As the Toronto Raptors are one win away from dethroning the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the 2019 NBA Draft.
With just a 4.9% of getting a top-four pick, the Lakers somehow defied the odds by moving up seven spots from the No. 11 pick and have an extremely unexpected asset.
While most expect the Lakers to trade the No. 4 pick for a second All-Star player, they have been conducting pre-draft workouts if they ultimately keep it heading into June 20.
One potential player the Lakers could select is Darius Garland, who would be honored to play for them, via ESPN:
“It would be an honor to play with Lakers Nation.