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Sports Roundup: the Lakers and the NBA Draft
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May 17, 2017
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Sports Roundup: the Lakers and the NBA Draft
Last night was the NBA Draft Lottery, when teams find out what place they'll be selecting in the upcoming draft.
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 19:  Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket on Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a 125-120 Cavaliers win at Staples Center on March 19, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 19: Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket on Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a 125-120 Cavaliers win at Staples Center on March 19, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Last night was the NBA Draft Lottery, when teams find out what place they'll be selecting in the upcoming draft.

Last night was the NBA Draft Lottery, when teams find out what place they'll be selecting in the upcoming draft.

And the two most successful teams in history will get the top two picks with the Boston Celtics getting the first pick, followed by the LA Lakers at number two.

But what does that mean for the team going forward? Who will they pick, and can that player make an immediate impact on the team?

A Martinez talks about that and a lot more with Andy and Brian Kamenetzky.