For all the persistent questions the Los Angeles Lakers have had in trying to find a solid backcourt solution the past few seasons, the answer may just possibly be right in front of them.
This is not meant to say that, given the opportunity, they shouldn't pluck either point guard Emmanuel Mudiay or shooting guard D'Angelo Russell in the upcoming NBA draft. The Lakers might even consider drafting UCLA's athletic Norman Powell with their second first-round pick.
But, there are a couple of young Lakers making a lot of noise right now who deserve a long look for big future roles with the team come training camp next fall.
One year removed from the University of Missouri, former college teammates Jordan Clarkson and Jabari Brown could never have predicted they’d be sharing the backcourt again a year later as professionals playing for one of the game's iconic franchises.
Though it’s been just 24 games for Clarkson as the starting point guard and only four for Brown at the 2 position, their sheer energy, athleticism and raw talent have some thinking they might stick around Lakers Nation for awhile.
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