my semi-realistic wishlist for the draft. lets just assume the Lakers will pick somewhere between 5-14. Lets assume Embiid, Wiggins, Parker are gone..
1. Dante Exum - already similar to a young Kobe. can play either guard position. Elite athleticism and potential.
2. Marcus Smart - not as high as an upside but he has that dog in him and does it all on the court. Could be a 20, 5 and 6 dude.
3. Noah Vonleh - Ideal length and size. Elite rebounder and defensive potential. Can shoot and has range. Can play 3-5, preferably a 4 though.
4. Julius Randle - His defensive ceiling isnt as high as Vonleh, but he's better right now. Has potential to be elite scorer and rebounder, 20 and 10 guy
5. James Young - Im higher on him than most , but I see elite scoring potential with him. Ideal size and defensive potential. Would love in LA. Can play SG or SF
6. Dario Saric - 6'10 point forward. Would have to pair with defensive 5. High motor. HIGHLY skilled. Reminds me of 2010 Lamar Odom.
7. Zach Lavine - insane athlete and showing flashes of being a great shooter. Combo guard. Could be a huge problem in 2-3 years.
8. Aaron Gordon - Will make us better defensively day 1. Insane athlete. Very high IQ, especially off-ball. RIch man's 'glue guy' with potential to be a fringe all star.
9. Gary Harris - Not a terribly high ceiling but solid all around. Great scorer. Plays defense the entire game. High IQ.
10. Rodney Hood - Not a glamorous guy but deadly efficient scorer. Capable defender. veteran traits. high IQ.