Pretty much every member who will have any influence regarding the Lakers’ draft choices sat along the team’s practice court, watching intently on every prospect that went through drills.
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak sat by the scorer’s table along with coach Byron Scott. Lakers scouts Ryan West and Jesse Buss were nearby. Lakers executive vice president of basketball operations Jim Buss was in attendance as well.
But there was one significant person missing. Kobe Bryant was not at the Lakers’ practice facility on Monday during NBA draft workouts after making an impromptu visit last week. The players noticed.