The reports surrounding the Lakers and Thursday’s NBA draft have largely centered on Oregon’s Chris Duarte and their desire to move up for him. However, that may not be the only player the team has eyes for in the first round.
The Lakers’ search for a center last season never netted truly positive results, including a disappointing half-season from Andre Drummond. A search in the draft, though, could net different results. According to Brad Turner of LA Times, the Lakers are high on center prospect Isaiah Jackson out of Kentucky:
Several NBA scouts said the Lakers really like Isaiah Jackson, a 6-foot-10 forward-center out of Kentucky.