The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the big winners in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. Los Angeles went into the lottery with a 9.4 percent chance to move into the top-4, with the No. 11 pick being their most likely outcome.
Lady Luck was on their side, as the Lakers beat the odds. The Lakers landed the No. 4 overall pick, which they had a 2.8 percent chance of doing. As a result, the Lakers now have a ton of options leading up to the draft.
Some people will say to trade the pick.