在2021年NBA选秀的前两天，洛杉矶湖人队又举办了五场有希望的训练。最新的一组由前塞拉峡谷天才布兰登“BJ”波士顿小，贝勒的马西奥蒂格，托莱多神枪手斯宾塞利特尔森，和两个佐治亚理工学院的传奇人物：何塞阿尔瓦拉多和摩西赖特。
湖人队在选秀中拥有22号选择权和零秒轮，但这很可能会改变。湖人正积极地在联赛中购买交易中的选择权，并且似乎对交易的上升或下降持开放态度。
理想的情况是，罗伯·佩林卡会找到一支对凯尔·库兹马很感兴趣的球队，但是库兹马的价值并没有达到顶峰，因为湖人会把他提供给任何愿意接电话的人。
更可行的是，湖人要么选择22号，要么下线进入第二轮，并在比赛中留出一些封顶空间。
包括周二的小组赛，湖人私下里已经培养出43名球员，其中绝大多数都不会在第一轮出场。
以下是关于最近一批参观湖人训练场的球员的一些事情。
在这群人中，“BJ”波士顿有望成为周四的第一个名字，可能是第二轮比赛的早到中。
在他为卡利帕里效力的唯一一个赛季里，19岁的卡利帕里在球场上挣扎，但被要求为一支糟糕的肯塔基队承担不公平的进攻负担。他显然是在逼迫这个问题，尤其是在比赛初期，场均12.0次投篮命中率为11.5分，投篮命中率为35.5%，三次投篮命中率为30%。他的失误几乎和助攻一样多。
然而，这名6尺7的边锋有着诱人的天赋，当卡利帕里减轻了他的负担，并随着赛季的进展把他从球上移开后，他的射门就大大的好了。目前，他在一对一的情况下是一个更为熟练的射手，而不是一发不可收拾的情况下，但种子在那里，他成为一个坚实的NBA深度威胁。
“我的跳投有了很大的提高，”波士顿在湖人训练后告诉记者从大学开始，我的技能和整体水平都有了很大的提高。”
B.J.还透露，他从六年级开始就在鞋子里玩一张一美元的钞票……在这段时间里，他只换了三次。电子战。
不管怎样，他在跑道上的滑行和斜切能力是显而易见的，但这远远超过了他的射门能力。这些技能必须在下一个层次上与增加的肌肉保持一致。他的传球比数据显示的要好，部分原因是他天生的空间意识。
-迈克·施密茨2021年6月27日
在防守方面，他虽然没有磨练，但有本能，他的身高、天生的运动能力和运动能力都令人鼓舞。
尽管他在大一的时候遇到了困难，小波士顿仍然在童子军的心目中有一些闪光点，因为他最近在附近的塞拉峡谷高中时就轰动一时。
-Ballislife.com 2020年10月19日
作为一名大四学生，蒂格成为了熊队全国冠军阵容中的关键人物和领头羊，三分命中率为39.5%，场均15.9分。在他的职业生涯中，他在弧线外的投篮命中率为40.8%。
他在对阵阿肯色州的8强赛中丢了22分，在对阵冈萨加的比赛中拿下19分。
简言之：这家伙是关键。
-ESPN 2020年2月22日
更令人印象深刻的是，6尺3寸的后卫是一个基础性的人物，在过去几年里，贝勒竞技项目中，他引领了姗姗来迟的文化进步。
冠军心态@marchmadness pic.twitter.com/RuZS0uaPxg
-看台报告2021年4月6日
蒂格原本计划不参加选秀，不过据报道他在选秀板上的排名有所上升。到下个赛季开始的时候，他已经24岁了，但是他的经验、性格和全方位的技能——包括扎实的防守技术——可以为他赢得一个NBA的大名单。
利特尔森也是一名6尺4的组合后卫，他在托莱多度过了最后三个大学赛季。作为2020-21赛季的五年级学生，这位23岁的年轻人是美国最优秀的远程艺术家之一，他每场7.3分的三分球命中率高达47%。
-Mavs/Magic草案2021年1月20日
利特尔森在大学里也是一名高于平均水平的后卫，不过谁知道这将如何从MAC变成NBA。他很少在弧线内得分，他还与权力会议学校作斗争。
不过：投篮可以让你在职业篮球中走得更远。洛杉矶需要尽可能多的空间，所以看看利特森——也许是21世纪最好的纯狙击手——是很有意义的。
这位密歇根本地人最近为底特律活塞队训练。
像利特尔森和蒂格一样，阿尔瓦拉多打了四个赛季的大学篮球。
这位6尺0的控球后卫在甲级联赛中表现出色，场均拿下15.2分、4.1次助攻、3.5个篮板和2.8次抢断。他场均4.5个三分球，39%的命中率都被消耗殆尽，是一名出色的罚球手。
他很难在下一个级别上为自己创造容貌，但他对比赛有一种令人钦佩的、无私的感觉。如果他能在NBA找到进入球道的方法，他至少可以安排他的队友。高智商的运动员。
-Mavs/Magic草案2021年7月12日
也就是说，阿尔瓦拉多最好的表现来自防守端。他的手闪电般的快，他知道什么时候该突袭。他从不停止工作，而且他和他们一样精力充沛。
-扎克·帕德莫尔2021年7月10日
也许更重要的是，阿尔瓦拉多仅仅是过去四年中黄夹克队的核心和灵魂，在上个赛季的ACC锦标赛中达到了顶峰。
由于他的年龄和身材，他预计在第二轮比赛中会迟到。就我个人而言，我喜欢他作为一个后期选秀或夏季联赛的传单。
阿尔瓦拉多在佐治亚理工学院和赖特共事了四个赛季。
赖特身高6尺9寸，体重226磅，是一个极具潜力的大个子运动员，他将身材、运动能力和弹跳能力巧妙地结合在一起。作为一名大四的球员，他贡献了巨大的数据：17.4分，8.0个篮板，1.6次盖帽和1.5次抢断，在他赢得年度最佳球员的路上。
在湖人训练之后，赖特告诉记者，他相信他的防守能力将使他成为NBA一个有价值的贡献者。
“我在篮筐挑战投篮的能力，”当被问及他能马上为NBA球队提供什么时，他说我在地板上带来的能量，只是说话，通过屏幕和一切交流。我的多才多艺让我的防守从1变为5，这就是我正在研究的。希望我能给联盟带来这些。”
-体育中心2020年12月10日
在2020-21赛季，他每场比赛只拿了1.2个三分球，但他拿到了41%的三分球，这表明了他的发展潜力。
另外，他完全可以把它扔下去：
像阿尔瓦拉多一样，赖特检查了无形资产。很明显，他是一个有天赋的人，有着独特的学习能力。他会弹钢琴和竖直的贝司，从小是一名有竞争力的游泳运动员和网球运动员，后来又在一年的大学篮球比赛中转投篮球。
赖特目前被认为是第二轮最后的人选。
2021年的NBA选秀是7月29日，星期四。我们将拭目以待湖人队什么时候能上场，或者他们的选择是否会穿上紫色和金色的衣服。在这一点上，一切都摆在桌面上。
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2021 NBA Draft: Lakers work out 5 more prospects, including BJ Boston
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Two days before the 2021 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted another five prospects for workouts. The latest group featured former Sierra Canyon phenom Brandon “BJ” Boston Jr., Baylor’s MaCio Teague, Toledo sharpshooter Spencer Littleson, and two Georgia Tech legends: Jose Alvarado and Moses Wright.
The Lakers hold the No. 22 pick in the draft and zero second-rounders, but that could very well change. The Lakers are aggressively shopping the pick in trade talks around the league, and seem open to moving up or down, based on the deal.
Ideally, Rob Pelinka will find a team interested enough in Kyle Kuzma to move up, but Kuzma’s value isn’t exactly peaking considering the Lakers are offering him to anybody who will pick up the phone.
More feasibly, the Lakers will either make a selection at No. 22 or move down to get in the second round and spare some cap space along the way.
Including Tuesday’s group, the Lakers have privately worked out 43 players — the vast majority of whom are not projected to go in the first round.
Here are a few things to know about the latest batch of players to visit the Lakers’ practice facility.
Amongst this group, “BJ” Boston is expected to be the first name called on Thursday, possibly early-to-mid second round.
In his lone season for John Calipari, the 19-year old struggled from the field, but was asked to carry an unfair offensive burden for a bad Kentucky squad. He clearly forced the issue, especially early on, averaging 11.5 points on 12.0 shot attempts per game, shooting 35.5% from the field and 30% from three. He had nearly as many turnovers as assists .
However, the 6’7 wing has enticing talent, and he shot the ball drastically better once Calipari lightened his load and moved him off-ball as the season progressed. At the moment, he’s a more proficient shooter in one-on-one situations than off-the-catch, but the seeds are there for him to become a solid NBA deep threat .
“My jump shot has improved tremendously,” Boston told reporters after his Lakers workout. “My skill set and just my overall game has really progressed and elevated since college.”
B.J. also revealed that he’s played with a dollar bill in his shoe since 6th grade…and has only replaced the bill three times in that span. Ew.
Regardless, his ability to slink and slash into the lane is apparent, but it far exceeds his finishing ability. Those skills will have to align at the next level with added muscle. His passing is better than the statistics show, in part due to his inherent spatial awareness.
— Mike Schmitz June 27, 2021
On defense, he’s unpolished but instinctual, and his length , natural athleticism, and motor are encouraging.
Despite his freshman struggles, Boston Jr. still has some shine in scouts’ minds as a recent high school sensation at nearby Sierra Canyon.
— Ballislife.com October 19, 2020
As a senior, Teague became a crucial cog and leader of the Bears’ national championship-winning squad, averaging 15.9 points on 39.5% three-point shooting . For his career, he shot 40.8% from beyond the arc.
He dropped 22 points in the Elite Eight against Arkansas and put up 19 points vs. Gonzaga in the natty.
In short: the dude is clutch.
— ESPN February 22, 2020
More impressively, the 6’3 guard was a foundational figure in spearheading the overdue cultural improvement that has taken place within the Baylor athletic program over the past couple of years.
Championship mentality. @marchmadness pic.twitter.com/RuZS0uaPxg
— Bleacher Report April 6, 2021
Teague was projected to go undrafted, though he’s reportedly rising on draft boards. He’ll be 24 by the time next season begins, but his experience, character, and all-around skill set — including solid defensive skills — could earn him an NBA roster spot.
Littleson, also a 6’4 combo guard, spent his final three college seasons at Toledo. As a fifth-year senior in 2020-21, the 23-year old shined as one of the premier long-range artists in the country, draining 47% of his 7.3 three-point attempts per game.
— Mavs / Magic Draft January 20, 2021
Littleson was an above-average defender in college, too, though who knows how that will translate from the MAC to the NBA. He rarely scores inside the arc, and he struggled against power conference schools.
Still: shooting can get you a long way in professional basketball. Los Angeles is in need of all the spacing it can get, so taking a look at Littleson — perhaps the best pure sniper in the ’21 Class — makes a ton of sense.
The Michigan-native recently worked out for the Detroit Pistons.
Like Littleson and Teague, Alvarado played four seasons of collegiate hoops.
The 6’0 point guard wreaked havoc as a senior for the Jackets, putting up 15.2 points, 4.1 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.8 steals per game . He drained 39% of his 4.5 threes per game and is a stellar free throw shooter .
He’ll struggle to create looks for himself at the next level, but he has an admirable, unselfish feel for the game. If he can find ways into the lane in the NBA, he can at least set up his teammates. A high-IQ player.
— Mavs / Magic Draft July 12, 2021
That said, Alvarado’s best work comes on the defensive end. His hands are lightning-quick, and he knows when to pounce. He never stops working, and he’s as feisty as they come.
— Zack Padmore July 10, 2021
Perhaps more importantly, Alvarado was simply the heart and soul of the Yellow Jackets for the past four years, culminating in an ACC Tournament title this past season.
Due to his age and size, he’s projected to go late in the second round. Personally, I love him as a late-draft or Summer League flyer.
Alvarado spent four seasons sharing the court with Wright at Georgia Tech.
At 6’9, 226 lbs., Wright offers potential as a stretch-big with an intriguing combination of size, athleticism, and pick-and-pop ability. He put up huge numbers as a senior: 17.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.5 steals per game on his way to winning ACC Player of the Year.
Following his Lakers workout, Wright told reporters that he believes his defensive versatility will make him a valuable contributor in the NBA.
“My ability to challenge shots at the rim,” he said when asked what he can offer an NBA team right away. “The energy that I bring on the floor, just the talking, communicating through screens and everything. And my versatility to switch defensively 1 through 5 – that’s what I’m working on. That’s what, hopefully, I can bring to the league.”
— SportsCenter December 10, 2020
He only took 1.2 threes per game in 2020-21, but he made 41% of them, indicating growth potential.
Plus, he can absolutely throw it down:
Like Alvarado, Wright checks off the intangibles boxes. Evidently, he is a deeply gifted human being with a unique ability to learn on the fly. He plays piano and upright bass and grew up as a competitive swimmer and tennis player before pivoting to basketball in time for one year of varsity ball.
Wright is currently projected as a late-second-round pick.
The 2021 NBA Draft is Thursday, July 29. We’ll see when the Lakers end up on the clock, or whether their selection will ever wear purple-and-gold. At this point, anything and everything is on the table.
