Here's how the Lakers' picks work for 2017-19

LarryCoon · Site Staff Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 11265

Now that the Lakers have the #2 pick in 2016:

If the Lakers land one of the top 3 picks in 2017, then the picks go LA, PHILLY, LA in 2017-19, respectively, with Orlando getting LA's 2nd rounders in 2017 and 2018.

If the Lakers get the 4th pick or later in 2017, then the picks go PHILLY, LA, ORLANDO for 2017-19, respectively.

So the next three years, including whether LA gives up one first rounder or two, all hinges on the 2017 lottery. If the Lakers are IN the lottery, and their ping pong balls come up so they get one of the first three picks, then they keep two first rounders.

lounger · Star Player Joined: 27 Jul 2009 Posts: 4291

May the basketball God's be with the Lakers in 2017!

Thanks Larry! Haven't seen you in quite a while.

10scott10 · Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:22 pm Post subject:

I'm hopeful that even if we are in the lottery next year, that we still do well enough that it doesn't matter as much.

Also, man, that Dwight trade was a robbery despite how things went down. Traded away Bynum right before he broke down a final time and only had to give a distant 1st for Dwight. Sure it didn't work out, but that was a hell of a trade

LoyalLakerfan44 · Star Player Joined: 09 Jun 2010 Posts: 3219

Unfortunately if the Lakers happen to be in the lottery next year it means that they suck. I'm hoping this tanking crap goes away however a lot will have to do with what happens this summer with the draft and free agency.

LALdynasty! · Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the breakdown Larry.

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venturalakersfan · Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:26 pm Post subject:

Good illustration of why it is important to bring in solid veteran help the next couple of off seasons. We will likely lose 2 of our next 3 first round picks.
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Thanks.

tox · Franchise Player Joined: 16 Nov 2015 Posts: 17876

One can only hope 2017 and 2019 are low picks. Especially 2019.

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10scott10 · Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:32 pm Post subject:

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governator · Retired Number Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 25083

Basically we need to be in the west top 8 in 2 years

Jackobe · Star Player Joined: 17 May 2011 Posts: 4466

we are likely to lose our pick next year then, probably in like the 5 to 10 range.

Lakers probably would bring in FAs to get some wins, but not good enough for playoffs.

hydrohead · Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:41 pm Post subject:

One more tank!!!

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Laker7 · Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:45 pm Post subject:

Thanks Larry!
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KindCrippler2000 · Franchise Player Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 15821

Larry, who was the coach you had lunch with a few months ago?

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999 · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 20266

Russell and Ingram.

The team that Byron built

hydrohead · Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 6:03 pm Post subject:

paolomagma · Star Player Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 2395

Thanks Larry!

I'm so glad we got to keep our past 3 picks.
This way, we get the "drafting talent" part in the rebuild out of the way and continue to build our team through free agency by adding vets or trading for superstars.