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Memorable Draft Day Moves: L.A. Lakers


Now that the season is over, draft talk is in full swing.

While this year's class bores me overall (although I contemplated a piece on Ricky Efron-Rubio), years past have provided all kinds of intriguing moments. Franchises have been built by ingenius picks and destroyed by negligent picks.

Over the years, the Lakers have been a model of consistent success. So what moves have they made to build greatness and which ones were temporary missteps? In honor of their '09 championship, let's take a look back at the most monumental decisions made by Laker brass on draft day.

 

5. 1977 NBA Draft, Kenny Carr (sixth overall pick)
In a baffling decision, L.A. selected Kenny Ca...

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