Letters to the Editor

Jordan Alexis
6815 Edinburgh Road Corona, CA 95112
mrjaa17@gmail.com

Article in reference: Lakers taking a long look at LSU prodigy Ben Simmons

To the editor: With only a 20 percent chance of getting the number one overall pick, I think it's time to start looking at how Duke forward Brandon Ingram fits with the Lakers. Yes I think Simmons is a better all-around player at the moment, but Ingram could actually end up being a better fit. With Julius Randle having no jump shot at the moment, drafting Simmons limits dribble penetration because neither he nor Randle can shoot.

Ingram is more of a Kevin Durant type who is lengthy and can hit shots from the perimeter. He also has great ball handling skills and can grow into a reliable defender given his size. Though he is skinny, the game is moving in a direction where skill and IQ is more valuable than ever and he has both. With him we can fill the hole at the small forward position the team currently has.