Jayson Tatum, 2017 NBA Draft and Los Angeles Lakers

Jayson Tatum Turns Heads With Los Angeles Lakers Pre-Draft Story
The Los Angeles Lakers selected No. 2 overall in the draft -- and they were keen on bringing in Lonzo Ball, who was a UCLA sensation and a local prospect. During an appearance on the "Club520podcast," Tatum revealed the Lakers never showed an interest in drafting him.
Jayson Tatum Shockingly Reveals Lakers Had 'Zero Interest' in Drafting Him
When the Los Angeles Lakers held the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, they selected Lonzo Ball out of UCLA. Right after the Lakers picked Ball, The Bos
Jayson Tatum says it "was kind of devastating" Lakers showed no interest in him before draft
Tatum said on the Club 520 Podcast this week that he had hoped to follow Kobe's footsteps in Los Angeles but the Lakers never even saw him come and work out. Philadelphia had the No. 1 pick in the draft and Markelle Fultz was considered a pretty clear No.
Jayson Tatum debunks the theory that Lakers ever wanted to draft him
Many believe that the Lakers juggled between the choice of drafting Tatum or Ball, but the reality is different. Tatum recently revealed that the Lakers had no plans to draft him at any point heading into the 2017 NBA Draft.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum says it was 'devastating' that Lakers had no interest in drafting him
I always wanted to play for the Lakers," Tatum said on the Club 520 podcast. "For [the Lakers] to have the No. 2 pick, and it wasn't ev
Celtics' Jayson Tatum: 'Kind of Devastating' Lakers Didn't Draft Me as a Kobe Fan
When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was preparing for the 2017 NBA draft, he had his eyes set on following in the footsteps of his favorite player.
Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Reveals He Dreamed Of Playing For The Lakers, But Los Angeles Had No Interest In Signing Him
The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics is legendary, making it all the more surprising to hear Boston star Jayson Tatum recently reveal his initial desire to play for the Lakers.
"Grew up a Kobe fan…always wanted to play for the Lakers" - Tatum was devastated when L.A. showed no interest in him
His dominant display made him a sure-shot top pick in the 2017 Draft, but "Taco Jay" had his sight set on joining the Purple and Gold to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Kobe Bryant. However, Tatum shared on "the Club 520 Podcast" how disheartened he felt when the Lakers didn't even consider drafting him and instead focused on acquiring Lonzo Ball,
Jayson Tatum reveals that growing up he ‘always wanted to play for the Lakers’
Fortunately for the Celtics, the future NBA champion had not been chosen in the NBA Draft and they took the Duke product that night as the No. 3 pick.
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