King James Gospel’s 2017 NBA Mock Draft 2.0

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

In light of recent news surrounding the 2017 NBA Draft, King James Gospel contributor Simon Hannig has updated his mock draft.

In this straightforward mock draft there will still be a few surprises. The Los Angeles Lakers have been said not to be sure Lonzo Ball is a star, as reported by The Huffington Post’s Jordan Jordan Schultz.

However, a couple of basketball insiders, including Adam Zagoria, believe that’s a smoke screen.

Several NBA execs also aren't buying the report that the Lakers will pass on Lonzo https://t.co/c2ETQSpeIf
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) June 5, 2017

Nonetheless, King James Gospel will act with the assumption that the Lakers pass on Lonzo Ball.