EL SEGUNDO – The Lakers took a look at two more draft prospects Friday, but it was the young players who got an inside glimpse of their favorite team.
Jaylen Brown of Cal and Kentucky’s Skal Labissiere were Lakers fans growing up and that hasn’t changed as the two college standouts head to NBA draft day. Both players said Kobe Bryant was their favorite player.
“I grew up a Lakers fan, watching Kobe,” Brown said. “Kobe Bryant, his mindset is one of the things I admire. I know the history of the Lakers and in my opinion, the best player ever to play is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (and) Magic Johnson.