NBA Draft 2011: Nolan Smith and 5 Prospects the L.A. Lakers Need To Consider

The L.A. Lakers do not have a first-round draft pick this year. This should come as no surprise, considering the team’s consistent success.

The draft is not usually something the team or fans have circled on their calendar.

With that being said, the team does have a total of four draft picks in the second round.

For a team who was just eliminated in the conference semifinals and is not getting any younger, the team should use these four picks very wisely.

Here are five prospects the Lakers need to consider drafting.

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