The Los Angeles Lakers likely have their eyes set on a handful of difference-making prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft, as their No. 17 overall pick represents one of the most valuable assets the Lakers have had in the draft in years. Shooting around LeBron James will likely be the priority.
The Lakers may have gotten lucky this season. Not only did they manage to make it to the Western Conference Finals after their miracle run through the playoffs, but they ended up with a fairly high pick in a class that is loaded with young talent at both guard positions.