Jayson Tatum, Los Angeles Lakers and 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: 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 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.
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 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.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum drops shocking Lakers truth bomb from 2017 NBA Draft
Jayson Tatum grew up a Kobe fan, but Lakers never came to see him work out for 2017 NBA Draft.
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 debunks the theory that Lakers ever wanted to draft him
Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers is a dream come true for any basketball player, especially for a lifelong fan of the franchise. Jayson Tatum is someone who has openly spoken about his love for the organization.
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
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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 ...
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Jayson Tatum Confirms The Lakers Had Zero Interest In Drafting Him In 2017
For the Los Angeles Lakers at 2, however, anything was on the table and they ... especially after finally achieving the ...
Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis Named Players Of The Week
Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum and Lakers star forward/center Anthony Davis were named the NBA’s Players of the Week for ...
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.