2024 NBA Mock Draft: Pistons go against grain, Spurs get Wembanyama help

#17: Los Angeles Lakers select Jared McCain 

The Lakers may not end up with this pick depending on what New Orleans decides, as they have the right to swap this year or next. 

Most believe the Pels will wait until next year to cash in this pick in a better draft and just hope the Lakers are in worse position. 

McCain is a quality shooter who can spread the floor and hit catch-and-shoot 3-point shots all day around LeBron and AD. The Lakers won’t care about the long-term here, so if they can move this pick for a role player who can help them now, they might.