Jayson Tatum, 2017 NBA Draft and Los Angeles Lakers

NBA News: Jayson Tatum reveals he dreamed of playing for Lakers before Celtics drafted him
Jayson Tatum recently shared that his childhood dream was to play for the Los Angeles Lakers before ultimately being drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft. Jayson Tatum, now the leader of the Boston Celtics with eight seasons and a championship under his belt,
Jayson Tatum: Lakers Not Working Me Out In Pre-Draft Process Was ‘Devastating’
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum admitted he was devastated to not work out for the Los Angeles Lakers before the 2017 NBA Draft.
Jayson Tatum says it "was kind of devastating" Lakers showed no interest in him before draft
The Lakers used the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft on Lonzo Ball. The Celtics took Tatum with the No. 3 pick.
Jayson Tatum Turns Heads With Los Angeles Lakers Pre-Draft Story
The Los Angeles Lakers selected No. 2 overall in the draft -- and they were keen on bringing in Lonzo Ball, who was a UCLA sensation and a local prospect. During an appearance on the "Club520podcast," Tatum revealed the Lakers never showed an interest in drafting him.
Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Reveals He Dreamed Of Playing For The Lakers, But Los Angeles Had No Interest In Signing Him
The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics is legendary, making it all the more surprising to hear Boston star Jayson Tatum recently reveal his initial desire to play for the Lakers.
Jayson Tatum debunks the theory that Lakers ever wanted to draft him
Many believe that the Lakers juggled between the choice of drafting Tatum or Ball, but the reality is different. Tatum recently revealed that the Lakers had no plans to draft him at any point heading into the 2017 NBA Draft.
Jayson Tatum reminds Lakers of how they fumbled a golden opportunity
Markelle Fultz and Ball were locked in as the top two picks at the 2017 NBA Draft long before the event took place. That created a chaotic series of twists and turns that ultimately saw the Boston Celtics trade down from No. 1 to No. 3 and select Tatum in a move that has redefined the franchise's trajectory.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum: 'Kind of Devastating' Lakers Didn't Draft Me as a Kobe Fan
When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was preparing for the 2017 NBA draft, he had his eyes set on following in the footsteps of his favorite player.
Jayson Tatum reveals Boston Celtics was not the team he dreamed to play for
Jayson Tatum has admitted that he once dreamed of playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Growing up as a devoted fan of Kobe Bryant, Tatum imagined himself wearing the Lakers' purple
Celtics' Jayson Tatum says it was 'devastating' that Lakers had no interest in drafting him
I always wanted to play for the Lakers," Tatum said on the Club 520 podcast. "For [the Lakers] to have the No. 2 pick, and it wasn't ev
Jayson Tatum Shockingly Reveals Lakers Had 'Zero Interest' in Drafting Him
When the Los Angeles Lakers held the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, they selected Lonzo Ball out of UCLA. Right after the Lakers picked Ball, The Bos
NBA MVP Mondays: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has propelled himself into the No. 1 spot in the NBA MVP rankings over Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis ...
Jayson Tatum propels Boston Celtics over Charlotte Hornets, LA Lakers hold off Toronto Raptors
Boston were fueled by 32 points from Jayson Tatum in their gritty 124-109 victory. Read more at straitstimes.com.