Would the Lakers take Kyle Anderson if he is on the board?

The Lakers would not pick Anderson at 5 or 6…… They would have to pass up  potentially on Exum, Smart, Randle, Vonleh and etc. which I just do not see happening. Personally I feel Anderson is way too high on this draft board.

The Lakers would not pick Anderson at 5 or 6…… They would have to pass up  potentially on Exum, Smart, Randle, Vonleh and etc. which I just do not see happening. Personally I feel Anderson is way too high on this draft board.

 If Wiggins,Embiid,Exum,Parker,Randle,Smart,Gordon,Noah are all off the board and they have the ninth pick and Kyle Anderson is still on the board the Lakers would take him IMO.But otherwise he might go ahead of where they pick anyways.The Lakers have been winning games lately and they play the Bucks today another sure win for them.Lakers are falling back in the tankathon standings Kings and Pistons,Cavs have a shot with passing them up.So Kyle Anderson is a possible pick for them since they like local UCLA players and he reminds them of that #32.

 If Wiggins,Embiid,Exum,Parker,Randle,Smart,Gordon,Noah are all off the board and they have the ninth pick and Kyle Anderson is still on the board the Lakers would take him IMO.But otherwise he might go ahead of where they pick anyways.The Lakers have been winning games lately and they play the Bucks today another sure win for them.Lakers are falling back in the tankathon standings Kings and Pistons,Cavs have a shot with passing them up.So Kyle Anderson is a possible pick for them since they like local UCLA players and he reminds them of that #32.

I wouldn’t take him if hes at 5 or 6. If hes at 10 or 11 then I would consider it. A lot will change after the combine so its way too early to tell.

I wouldn’t take him if hes at 5 or 6. If hes at 10 or 11 then I would consider it. A lot will change after the combine so its way too early to tell.

 I personally wouldn’t even consider Anderson until the late teens and early 20’s.  And I definitely wouldn’t want him taken with a top 10 pick if he is the Lakers, the bust potential is toooo huge.  Rated 5th as he is on this site lol.  That is a real head scratcher.

He is positionless in the NBA, and not in the good way either, not in the way where the other team doesn’t have anybody to guard him.  No he is positionless in the sense that he won’t be able to succesfully guard any one position on the floor, yet 3’s in the league should have no trouble guarding him.  He’s got a solid college game, I just don’t see how it works against NBA level athletes night in and night out.

 I personally wouldn’t even consider Anderson until the late teens and early 20’s.  And I definitely wouldn’t want him taken with a top 10 pick if he is the Lakers, the bust potential is toooo huge.  Rated 5th as he is on this site lol.  That is a real head scratcher.

He is positionless in the NBA, and not in the good way either, not in the way where the other team doesn’t have anybody to guard him.  No he is positionless in the sense that he won’t be able to succesfully guard any one position on the floor, yet 3’s in the league should have no trouble guarding him.  He’s got a solid college game, I just don’t see how it works against NBA level athletes night in and night out.

I don’t think there’s any chance the Lakers don’t take Exum if he’s on the board for their pick. However to answer the question of SHOULD they, it really depends how they want to play him. If they commit to playing him at point on offense (obviously his natural position) then they might as well go for it since there isn’t much downside with him in my eyes. Another interesting wrinkle witht the lakers, if Jim Buss is buying into the hype that he is compared to Magic Johnson then there is a better chance than people may think he snags Kyle. Jim Buss is clearly trying to make a name for himself without the help of others to prove that he can be his dad the late Dr. Buss. I’m not saying whatsoever that Kyle is anywhere near Magic, but he could pull that wildcard in the case that he buys into that specific comparison.

I don’t think there’s any chance the Lakers don’t take Exum if he’s on the board for their pick. However to answer the question of SHOULD they, it really depends how they want to play him. If they commit to playing him at point on offense (obviously his natural position) then they might as well go for it since there isn’t much downside with him in my eyes. Another interesting wrinkle witht the lakers, if Jim Buss is buying into the hype that he is compared to Magic Johnson then there is a better chance than people may think he snags Kyle. Jim Buss is clearly trying to make a name for himself without the help of others to prove that he can be his dad the late Dr. Buss. I’m not saying whatsoever that Kyle is anywhere near Magic, but he could pull that wildcard in the case that he buys into that specific comparison.

I can envision Danny Ainge trading Rajon Rondo, getting a large haul of assets in return, and selecting Kyle Anderson wherever they end up in the draft, somewhere between 5-9 or so. He’s the type of player Brad Stevens loves. They also seem quite fond of Avery Bradley, and having an enormous PG would allow them to use a smallish wing. Rondo will be an UFA after next year.

I can envision Danny Ainge trading Rajon Rondo, getting a large haul of assets in return, and selecting Kyle Anderson wherever they end up in the draft, somewhere between 5-9 or so. He’s the type of player Brad Stevens loves. They also seem quite fond of Avery Bradley, and having an enormous PG would allow them to use a smallish wing. Rondo will be an UFA after next year.

 Anderson would be a great fit on the Lakers.  They already have a pretty odd mismatched roster and could use a guy who can step in and make an impact immediately.  Anderson could be great under D’Antoni and would get a great chance to find a role on the Lakers.  And obviously he would have serious potential as a future fan favorite.

 Anderson would be a great fit on the Lakers.  They already have a pretty odd mismatched roster and could use a guy who can step in and make an impact immediately.  Anderson could be great under D’Antoni and would get a great chance to find a role on the Lakers.  And obviously he would have serious potential as a future fan favorite.

 No Lakers are going to get one of the top 3 picks. probably #1. jabari or wiggins will be playing in hollywood

 No Lakers are going to get one of the top 3 picks. probably #1. jabari or wiggins will be playing in hollywood

If the Lakers are in the 5-7 range and both Smart and Kyle are on the table… I’d really give it a thought.

Let’s see:

Defense: Smart by a mile. Kyle doesn’t hustle as much on defense and his poor rotation somewhat compensated by his lenght.

Scoring: Kyle. Smart jacks up too many shots and is not consistent at all. Kyle can shoot from outside. If he learns how to post up, he’ll be a monster.

Rebounding: Kyle. No need to explain this.

Playmaking: Kyle. He makes plays effortlessly. Smart is a solid playmaker though.

Intangibles: Smart, BUT… how about body language when he’s not getting the ball? Pushing off a fan? This is debatable. He shows toughness and we can assume that makes up for all the downsides.

So what most people will say is that Smart has a higher potential… because of his athleticism? Really… that’s all?

That being said, I think the Lakers are still building around Kobe, so they need people who play for him. My point is that Smart over Kyle Anderson is not a no-brainer. I’m not saying Kyle Anderson would be a better fit, but at least I’d consider him for workouts.

If the Lakers are in the 5-7 range and both Smart and Kyle are on the table… I’d really give it a thought.

Let’s see:

Defense: Smart by a mile. Kyle doesn’t hustle as much on defense and his poor rotation somewhat compensated by his lenght.

Scoring: Kyle. Smart jacks up too many shots and is not consistent at all. Kyle can shoot from outside. If he learns how to post up, he’ll be a monster.

Rebounding: Kyle. No need to explain this.

Playmaking: Kyle. He makes plays effortlessly. Smart is a solid playmaker though.

Intangibles: Smart, BUT… how about body language when he’s not getting the ball? Pushing off a fan? This is debatable. He shows toughness and we can assume that makes up for all the downsides.

So what most people will say is that Smart has a higher potential… because of his athleticism? Really… that’s all?

That being said, I think the Lakers are still building around Kobe, so they need people who play for him. My point is that Smart over Kyle Anderson is not a no-brainer. I’m not saying Kyle Anderson would be a better fit, but at least I’d consider him for workouts.

 kyle anderson is by no means a top 10 prospect. way to slow and unathletic to play against perimeter players in the nba and not strong inside. he is going to be an awful nba player…..i wouldnt touch him in the first round

 kyle anderson is by no means a top 10 prospect. way to slow and unathletic to play against perimeter players in the nba and not strong inside. he is going to be an awful nba player…..i wouldnt touch him in the first round

 If the Lakers were sold on Anderson, theyd be better off trading their pick for the Bulls two picks (assuming the Lakers pick is around 5 and the Bulls are 15-20 range). Unless Andersons stock rises so much that hes a lotto lock, Id expect him to at least potentially be available in that 15-20 range. The Lakers could potentially add Anderson and Harrell, Payne, or another big (WCS, Capela, Dakari if they want a project?) But Im not sold on the idea of Anderson being the right choice to run the Laker show. I have Exum Smart and Ennis ahead of him and Im sure many others do as well. Andersons sudden emergenance robthe #5 spot seems to be an overreaction more than an indication hes going to be a top 5 pick.

 If the Lakers were sold on Anderson, theyd be better off trading their pick for the Bulls two picks (assuming the Lakers pick is around 5 and the Bulls are 15-20 range). Unless Andersons stock rises so much that hes a lotto lock, Id expect him to at least potentially be available in that 15-20 range. The Lakers could potentially add Anderson and Harrell, Payne, or another big (WCS, Capela, Dakari if they want a project?) But Im not sold on the idea of Anderson being the right choice to run the Laker show. I have Exum Smart and Ennis ahead of him and Im sure many others do as well. Andersons sudden emergenance robthe #5 spot seems to be an overreaction more than an indication hes going to be a top 5 pick.

 He’s one of the best players in the draft, does he have elite athletism and upside? No. But what he lacks in potential he will make up for in production. The same can be said about a lot of prospects like Doug Mcdermont and Shabazz Napier. Potential can ruin your opinion on an older/less athletic prospect.

 He’s one of the best players in the draft, does he have elite athletism and upside? No. But what he lacks in potential he will make up for in production. The same can be said about a lot of prospects like Doug Mcdermont and Shabazz Napier. Potential can ruin your opinion on an older/less athletic prospect.

 He’s a slower and less athletic Shaun Livingston. There are not many point guards that stand 6’9 that has the court vision that he has.  He can see up and over the defense which opens up the passing lanes. He also rebounds like a forward and can score the rock. He may not have tantalizing athleticism and potential but he could be the missing piece to the puzzle for a lot of teams. I’d take him 10-15

 He’s a slower and less athletic Shaun Livingston. There are not many point guards that stand 6’9 that has the court vision that he has.  He can see up and over the defense which opens up the passing lanes. He also rebounds like a forward and can score the rock. He may not have tantalizing athleticism and potential but he could be the missing piece to the puzzle for a lot of teams. I’d take him 10-15

 I think 8-14 is where Anderson will land if he declares.

 I think 8-14 is where Anderson will land if he declares.

The Lakers draft process will be one of the most interesting to see unfold with Jim Buss, Mike D’Antoni, Mitch Kupchak plus maybe Jeanie Buss all having a say. Let’s throw in the scenario that Kobe rolled up at work out day and started ruinnig some one on ones against a prospect or two and then threw in his opinion.

As regards Kyle Anderson I have not seen much of him this season so I don’t feel qualified to comment on his potential, I noticed he has shot up the mocks in the last week or so. Plus Aran has his comparisions as Lamar Odom and Boris Diaw yet he is now listed as a PG so I don’t see any Lamar comparision there.

Anderson in a D’Antoni system would be interesting as he might be used almost as a point forward type player but with a nickname like "Slo-Mo" I would wonder how he’d fit in with the famous D’Antoni 8 second offence.

Until we know where the Lakers are picking I would not really consider there draft options apart from what they might do at the top of the draft.

The Lakers draft process will be one of the most interesting to see unfold with Jim Buss, Mike D’Antoni, Mitch Kupchak plus maybe Jeanie Buss all having a say. Let’s throw in the scenario that Kobe rolled up at work out day and started ruinnig some one on ones against a prospect or two and then threw in his opinion.

As regards Kyle Anderson I have not seen much of him this season so I don’t feel qualified to comment on his potential, I noticed he has shot up the mocks in the last week or so. Plus Aran has his comparisions as Lamar Odom and Boris Diaw yet he is now listed as a PG so I don’t see any Lamar comparision there.

Anderson in a D’Antoni system would be interesting as he might be used almost as a point forward type player but with a nickname like "Slo-Mo" I would wonder how he’d fit in with the famous D’Antoni 8 second offence.

Until we know where the Lakers are picking I would not really consider there draft options apart from what they might do at the top of the draft.