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Five Lakers Named In ESPN’s Rising Stars Rankings

The future is bright in Los Angeles, and a few of the young Lakers have a earned the respect of ESPN in their latest Rising Stars rankings. The experts at ESPN were asked to rate the best talent in the NBA under the age of 25 and out of 50 players, five Lakers made the cut. Here’s where they ranked.

Dec 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) shoots as Toronto Raptors center Lucas Nogueira (92) guards him at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Lakers 113-80. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

No. 48: Larry Nance Jr.

Even the most casual Lakers fans know Larry Nance Jr.’s name because of his poster dunks, but Nance is so much more than just a high-flying act.