Lakers NBA Draft 2015: Instant Reaction and Grade for No. 2 Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers have selected D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft.

The Lakers finished the 2014-15 season at 21-61 and have selected Russell to be the cornerstone of their improving efforts for next year.

How will Russell fill the Lakers' positional needs? How soon will he be able to contribute?

B/R's Senior NBA Writers Ric Bucher and Howard Beck join Adam Lefkoe to grade and analyze the No. 2 pick and discuss how quickly he'll be able to make an impact.

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