Is Doug McDermott a Practical Choice for the Los Angeles Lakers?

With the No. 7 pick in this year’s draft, the Los Angeles Lakers have a rare opportunity to pick an immediate impact player. Not surprisingly, the prospects getting the most hype are primarily one-and-done athletes—an exception being Creighton University senior Doug McDermott.

As the nation’s leading college scorer as well as winner of this year’s John R. Wooden and Naismith awards, McDermott presents a case for consideration.

But will the Lakers opt for youth, athleticism and the often-exaggerated promise of limitless upside rather than choosi...

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