If you could keep only one of these players who would it be?

[Kobesystem]

Depends.

I would prefer Ingram by himself, but since Lebron is a laker I would pick Kuzma. Also, the fact Ingram probably still has the most trade value amongst the trio....

[LakerLogic]

Kuzma has the highest trade value at this point. You can find a team or two that might value BI or Zo higher.

[TooMuchMajicBuss]

I have a hard time deciding between Lonzo and Kuz on this one. Lonzo's last several games are a reminder of what a difference maker he can be on both ends of the court. Kuz's defense isn't anywhere close to Lonzo's but it's improving, and he's a 20ppg guy easily given another year or two.

I'd say Lonzo but it's really a tie with Kuz.

[M2K]

[troy]

Wow, only 7% of responders would keep Ingram. There' something to that.

[Lucky_Shot]

I'd keep Brandon, still the guy with the most potential and neither Ball or Kuz is really better than him right now.

[Kjj10697X]

I just don’t agree with the age argument. BI has 1 more year NBA experience so he really should be more efficient. At 21 years old you should already have most of you man muscles. I was skinny like BI but I really didn’t fill out til I was in my 30s. We have to accept the fact the BI might be skinny his whole NBA career like Tayshawn.

But to answer the poll, it’s Kuz. He is the only one that wants to be great. I’ll take my chances with that. The other 2 guys have potential but just doesn’t seem to want it. See Booker, Embid, Mitchell, Simmons. You can see and feel that they all want it. The drive is always better than potential.

[BigGameHames]

[Kjj10697X]

[daytripper]

[M2K]

Lonzo's basketball instincts and vision are superb... but he hasn't, so for, shown any killer instinct or ability to get to the line. Late in games... this is and will continue to be a problem.

Kuzma doesn't possess Lonzo's basketball IQ or passing excellence... but he's also not a scrub when it comes to basketball IQ and passing.... but he doesn't seem shy about taking the big shot or driving for a score when the game is on the line.

I rank Kuzma ahead of Lonzo... for a bunch of reasons...

1) Lonzo is a terrible shooter from the field, FT line and 3 pt line.

2) Kuzma will be shooting 50% from the field and 80% from the line next year.

3) In 505 minutes played in December... Kuzma has been to the FT line 64 times. In 462 minutes played in December... Lonzo has been to the FT line 15 times. It becomes worse then you add Kuzma's 82% from the line in December... compared to Lonzo's 55%. 52 points vs 8 points from the line goes a long way toward winning close games.

4) Lonzo's strength is his passing... and yet... in 14 games in December... Lonzo passed for 7 or more assists in only 5 games. In the other 9 games... Lonzo averaged less than 3.5 assists per game despite averaging 33 minutes per game. Obviously with LeBron handling PG duties... 3.5 is decent... but not enough to value your passing above your other deficiencies.

5) We are in "win now" mode... with the expectation to sign a player next year... so players complimenting LeBron is a a pretty high priority... and right now... Kuzma does so better than Lonzo.

6) Kuzma seems to inspire his teammates more, gets more emotional which rubs off on other players. With Lonzo... he is sometimes too unemotional... like he is bored or couldn't care less.

So... my ranking...

1) Kuzma
2) Lonzo
3) Ingram

If I were the Lakers front office... I give up anyone not named LeBron and Kuzma for AD.

Also... I sure would try trading Ingram for an unprotected pick from a lottery bound team. Chances of Ingram becoming a superstar or franchise player is much lower than the chance of getting the #1 pick if you are in the top 5 picks for example. That's a dice I'm rolling.

A #1 is another Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, etc.
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[LakerLogic]

[DMAULS]

It's Lonzo and no one else.

[DMAULS]

[Runway8]

[daytripper]

Kuzma also seems like the voice/leader of the young core which should count for something too..

[LandsbergerRules]

None of them have franchise-level talent so it's all about fit. I'd say BI is the odd man out. Out of Kuz and Zo, they both fit well as role players around Bron so it's a toss up. I'd guess Kuz would have more trade value than Zo at this point if you had to deal one of them.
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[Mike@LG]

Happy to see Lonzo is in the lead. Whether LeBron was on the team or not, I'd still pick him.

NBA scorers are almost a dime a dozen.
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[epak]

Wow.
Shocked at the poll.

[818fan]

These results would change every game.

[LakersDC]

There are ZERO untradeable assets on this team outside of maybe Lebron. I like all 3 guys, but I'll happily give away the farm for AD.

[€H£M£$TR¥]

Ridiculous divisive poll. Way to shove a wedge in team unity.
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[Captain America]

Lonzo has the highest ceiling and is also the best player currently. I'd have to go him, Kuz in a fairly distant second.

[Baron Von Humongous]

I demand Bonga be added to this poll!
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[ShowtimeDynasty_24/7]

LOL at those saying they wouldn't trade more than one of those guys for AD. NO will demand three of our four young guys (Josh Hart). If it came down to trading two, nobody in the Lakers front office would hesitate to agree to that. Don't get too attached.