There was once a time in Los Angeles Lakers history that Lonzo Ball was held in such high esteem that he was selected with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft over Jayson Tatum. The Lakers made the wrong call then just as the Cleveland Cavaliers did during this past offseason.
Tatum blossomed into a bona fide superstar with the Boston Celtics, leading them to an NBA championship in 2024. In a way, Ball also helped the Lakers secure a title. When the opportunity came up, the former Lakers guard wound up as a pivotal part of bringing Anthony Davis to Los Angeles.