After the Los Angeles Lakers were swept in the Western Conference finals by the Denver Nuggets, many believe they’re one or two complementary players away from possibly winning the NBA championship.
They could use a 3-and-D wing and additional depth at center, but another ball-handling guard could be needed if D’Angelo Russell and/or Dennis Schroder leave in free agency. The team might find a serviceable ball-handling guard via the 2023 NBA draft using either their No. 17 or No. 47 pick.
One interesting draft prospect the Purple and Gold recently worked out is Marcus Carr, a guard from the University of Texas.