who is our #1 prospect

troy · Star Player Joined: 30 Jan 2013 Posts: 4975

It depends.

Ingram probably has the best chance at being an all-star caliber player, simply because he has the best raw talent of the group.

Zubac will probably develop the fastest. He's not that far from being an impact player, but he will require good players around him.

Dlo will probably get better, but not by much. He has the potential to be good (read serviceable), but not great.

Randle is the biggest question mark. If Magic gets the right person to work with him, will be the most solid improvement and versatile Laker. If not, he can end up a bust.

oldschool32 · Franchise Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 20032

1a. Ingram - has shown that he can score from all 3 levels, can initiate the offense, above average passer, high bball iq, finishes left and right, most likely will be our best all around defender
1b. Russell - good outside shooter, high bball iq, can score from 2 levels, good passer, can play both guard spots. Has trouble getting to the rim, and needs to develop a right hand.
3. Zubac - Good rim defender, good post scorer, will be a good shooter from mid to 3pt (?) Range, can finish with both hands. Will struggle to cover pick n roll.
4. Randle - solid rebounder, good passer, can handle the ball, mobile enough to cover guards on switches, can't finish right, can't shoot, low bball iq, zero rim protection.
5. Nance - athletic, will be a good defender, good bball iq, developing shooter, not a great ball handler, finishes strong at the rim
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Ingram in my opinion has the highest upside. Could be a devistating two way player if his full potential is reached.

Russell is definitely the question mark out of the group. I can see us moving on from him if we draft a point guard too 3, but careful with that.... The Mavs let Steve Nash walk and we saw what he turned into when given the right opportunity.

Zu has future best center in the league written all over him. I know there's Embiid, but he has a history of injuries so right now my money is on Zu. He has game on offense and defense, but he needs to fill in the gaps but that'll come with time.

Randle can be a solid player. Maybe a fringe All-Star for a few years, but I don't ever see him being an elite player. But he can definitely become an All-Star, and really... what more could we ask than that?

Nance & Clarkson are closer to who they are because of their age, but they still can make strides and improvements. I like both players but I wish Nance would be more like Clarkson sometimes and Clarkson be more like Nance sometimes. But I like them both a lot.

PRLakeShow · Franchise Player Joined: 07 Oct 2016 Posts: 10460

Sad that a 2nd rounder has the same or close to same potential as two #2 picks.

NBALakerLegends · Star Player Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 1026

1. Russell
2. Zubac
3. Ingram

4. Nance (low usage/high impact)
5. Clarkson/Randle

32 · Retired Number Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 73062

It's nice to see Zubac getting alot of respect in this poll. What he is doing out there at age 19 is impressive. I think with the right team and situation he can be an all star caliber player. He has the whole package. I think he will eventually extend his shooting range to the 3 point line.
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Don Draper · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:58 am Post subject:

D'Angelo has done more than all four while dealing with more coaching BS.

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The 2017 first round pick.

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adkindo · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:37 am Post subject:

1. - DLo
2. - Ingram
3. - Zubac
4. - Clarkson
5. - Randle
6. - Nance
7. - Black

greenfrog · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:01 pm Post subject:

kinkle · Starting Rotation Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 589

Ingram based solely on who he can become.. D'angeslow is a good player, but he is who he is, he doesn't have the athleticism to suddenly be Westbrook next season. Randle is just too small. Zubac also I guess is similar to Ingram.

All of that said, I don't see anybody being an allstar in the next 5 years, so they are all expendable...

City_Dawg · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:03 pm Post subject:

1.Dlo
2.Zubat
3.Randle.
4.Ingram

Dlo has potential to be a big cog the keeps the machine moving. Zubat and Randle are interchangeable. Zubat gets the nod only because he can shoot. If Randle could shoot he's a definate #2.

Ingram is a blank slate at this point.
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Scoffs · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Aug 2001 Posts: 874

1. Zubac: his floor is M. Gasol and his ceiling is P. Gasol
2. Ingram: his floor is Tayshaun Prince and his ceiling is Scottie Pippen
3. Russell: his floor is current Carmelo and his ceiling is Harden

DShotMaker1824 · Star Player Joined: 16 Feb 2012 Posts: 8768

1. Ingram
2. Zubac
3. Randle
4. Russell

If I was the Lakers I'd swing for a superstar wing and draft a PG. Have Ingram play the shooting guard.
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fansincemagic · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 11051

Breaking a 45/45 tie with this thought. Russell is currently the better value, but Ingram is the better prospect. I've got a crappy jumper, but we know when something feels good (muscle memory). This kid has been through a rough transition of trying to gain weight before season and catching up to the speed of the game while logging more minutes and working hard on both ends. Seems like it's of coarse a mental but maybe even a physical as in getting adjusted, and his Dukie jumper will return somewhat. If this kid's shooting comes around, he's untouchable. Id rather bank on him than DLO, as much as I'm a DLO fan.