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Los Angeles Lakers get high mark in complete 2017 NBA Draft first round grades

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets got the 2017 NBA Draft festivities started a few days early when they agreed to a trade Tuesday. It didn’t become official until Thursday when the 2017 NBA Draft took place.

30 players had their dreams fulfilled hearing their name called by commission Adam Silver as a first round selection.

The Boston Celtics won the first pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, but traded it to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was no secret who the 76ers were taking, as Markelle Fultz was the clear-cut No.1 prospect of this year’s draft class.