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Original pick at No. 2: Lonzo Ball

Given Donovan Mitchell's hot start and explosive athleticism that points to even more upside down the road, many will be calling for the Lakers to select him here. But Markelle Fultz can't be written off through four games, particularly since he was playing with a bum shoulder.

The only college player in 25 years to average at least 20 points, five assists and five rebounds while shooting north of 40 percent from three, Fultz was the consensus top prospect entering the draft. He's a complete package with even more playmaking potential to offer than Mitchell.

He also won't turn 20 until the end of May, while Mitchell is already 21. And though Lonzo Ball looked more comfortable in December, there are questions about his upside as a scorer and how it can affect his value as a lead guard.

It's premature to sour on Fultz after only 76 regular-season minutes. He physically hasn't been able to use the top weapon in his bag. Assuming his shoulder pain subsides and his jumper returns, Fultz will stick above Mitchell and Ball on the Los Angeles Lakers' re-draft board.