The Los Angeles Lakers have made a habit out of finding talent late in the NBA Draft. Over the past few seasons they have added Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr., Ivica Zubac, Josh Hart, Thomas Bryant and Kyle Kuzma, with each selected either at the end of the first round or in the second round.
These kinds of finds can make a big difference in the team’s rebuilding process. For example, Hart, who was selected with the 30th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, impressed during his rookie season.
He gives the Lakers the kind of flexibility on the wing that teams are coveting these days.