Currently, L.A. owns the league's fourth-worst record. The Lakers could still slip behind the Minnesota Timberwolves or (gulp) move past the Orlando Magic in the standings, but the likeliest scenario has them finishing in this slot.
The Lakers would have roughly an 83 percent chance of landing in the top five with the fourth-worst mark. They would have about a 38 percent probability of crashing the top three and a 12 percent shot of snaring the No. 1 overall selection.
With those odds in mind, it's a safe assumption the Lakers will get a coveted top-five draft choice. Let's run with that and take a look at NBA draft prospects L.A. should consider in that spot.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
