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1. Lonzo Ball, PG, UCLA
Class: Freshman
Size: 6-foot-6, 190 pounds
Let's see. What can be said that hasn't already been exaggerated in a hilariously-over-the-top way by his dad? Lonzo could probably beat Godzilla in a boxing match. Lonzo passed on the role of Michael Corleone so Al Pacino could have it. Lonzo shot the deputy.
In all seriousness, it's no coincidence that UCLA's offense, which ranked 51st in Ken Pomeroy's adjusted offensive efficiency last year, has jumped up to No. 2 in the country with the addition of Ball. He's ultra efficient as a scorer, and he's unmatched in this draft (and probably the last several drafts) as a distributor. The comparisons to Jason Kidd don't seem so far-fetched when you see his absurd court-vision and passing.
Simply put, Ball has the ability to make everyone around him better, and that's a large reason why he's in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick. (Getty)
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