They were in an all-out competition during the Lakers’ pre-draft workout Saturday, each player attempting to prove their worth of playing in the NBA for this franchise.
They were there to show in each drill why the Lakers should use their No. 22 pick in the first round of the draft on July 29 to pick one of them.
“Anytime you have other draft prospects in a room, it’s always competitive because everyone is trying to get a job,” said Ayo Dosunmu, a 6-5 junior guard from Illinois who is shown in many draft boards going in the late 20s of the NBA’s draft.