The NBA Draft this year is filled with a talented pool of young athletes ready to make an immediate impact to which ever team drafts them, at least most draftees. UCLA-product Lonzo Ball has been vocal about wanting the chance to don the yellow and purple, as the Los Angeles Lakers hold the #2 draft pick this year.

As June 22nd approaches, Lonzo Ball's fate become less clear as each team gets the chance truly analyze who is the best fit for their team. After the Lakers got the chance to work with other draftees such Markelle Fultz, Josh Jackson, and De'Aaron Fox last month at the NBA Draft Combine, they have continued to express interest in other options, meeting with these prospects all throughout this week.

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Obviously, the Lakers will need to truly see out each top prospect in this draft if they want to prosper in the next few years. The #2 overall draft pick doesn't come often for a team, and they have the chance to secure a powerhouse at such a young age.

If they do in fact decide to lock in with Lonzo Ball, hopefully he adjusts to their team culture to truly show what he is capable of.