D’Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay came through for much-publicised workouts — and as it goes in Los Angeles, any time the Lakers take even a sideways glance at a prospect the constant rumor machine that surrounds the team and fan base kicks into overdrive. But the reality is far more simple for the Lakers — they need talent. They have an excellent opportunity with the No. 2 pick and need to take the best player on the board regardless of position. They have no overload of talent at any position on the floor. Which is why they will take whatever big man is on the board, Karl Anthony Towns or Jahlil Okafor. - See more at: http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....rs-want-to-take-jahlil-okafor-with-no-2-pick/