NBA Draft: Mock Draft Edition 3
By Cody Powers
Mar 2, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) is defended by Stanford Cardinal forward Dwight Powell (33) during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 79-66. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
6. Los Angeles Lakers – Aaron Gordon, University of Arizona
I wrote an article a couple of weeks ago talking about guys like Aaron Gordon. This kid has a lot of upside to him. Nobody is saying that he is going to be the next big thing, but he has a chance to be a really good NBA player. The comparison that ESPN has used on their website, is that Gordon is almost a clone of Blake Griffin. The Lakers have basically gave up on this season as they announced today that Kobe Bryant was going to be out for the remainder of the season. Next season, the Lakers look to get back Kobe, Steve Nash, and if they can afford it, re-sign Pau Gasol. If they take Gordon to add to that mix, that is definitely a good look for them to be back in the playoffs next season, barring everyone can stay healthy.