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          Should the Lakers pass on Lonzo Ball for another top prospect?

          Should the Lakers pass up Lonzo Ball at No. 2? Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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            Chad Ford
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            • Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com
            • ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002
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            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          Jun 7, 2017, 10:00 AM ET

          Will the Los Angeles Lakers keep UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball in his hometown or pass on him in favor of Kansas wing Josh Jackson or Kentucky point guard De'Aaron Fox? And what should they do?

          Insider's Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton discuss the Lakers' options with the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NBA draft.