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2017 NBA Draft: 5 best fits for UCLA Bruins’s Lonzo Ball

By Michael Foy

Feb 12, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) looks on during a time out in the second half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA won 78-60. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) looks on during a time out in the second half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA won 78-60. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) passes the ball against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) passes the ball against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Philadelphia 76ers

This just seems right. The 76ers have had high draft spots for years but seem to have consistently missed out on drafting a point guard.

Lonzo Ball would finally fill that role. Ball impacts the game without scoring and that could happen in big ways with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The only problem that may occur is Ball’s lack of a great jump shot. This is heightened by the fact that both Embiid and Simmons don’t possess a consistent jumper. Distributing the ball is great but a group of talented guys who can’t shoot the ball may pose problems. Still, should take Ball, the position fits a glaring hole.

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