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2017 NBA Mock Draft — 3.0: Can Ball possibly drop out of the top 5?

By Simon Hannig

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) passes UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. UCLA won 107-66. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) passes UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. UCLA won 107-66. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) goes up for a shot ahead of Purdue Boilermakers defense during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Kansas defeated Purdue 98-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) goes up for a shot ahead of Purdue Boilermakers defense during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Kansas defeated Purdue 98-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

2.) Los Angeles Lakers — Josh Jackson, Kansas — Small Forward

With the trade, wouldn’t Magic Johnson love to screw with Danny Ainge and take Josh Jackson, who the Celtics reportedly want with the number three pick?

I can see it happening. Besides all of that, Jackson fits with what the Lakers are building. Jackson fits perfectly with the scoring machine in Brandon Ingram. Jackson is a defensive three and this is exactly what they are looking for. Jackson averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in 30.8 minutes for Kansas.

The only red flag is that the Lakers did just deal D’Angelo Russell to the Nets. They lost one of their upcoming point guards and that could be a sign of the Ball era in LA. Jackson will most likely be the better player and is definitely the better prospect.