The Boston Celtics are likely relieved that the Los Angeles Lakers did not draft Jayson Tatum in 2017, a decision that has sparked recent debate. Tatum, a standout from Duke, revealed on a podcast that the Lakers never worked him out despite having the No. 2 pick. Instead, the Celtics traded up to select him third after the Philadelphia 76ers picked Markelle Fultz first.

Magic Johnson, the Lakers' former president, responded by explaining that the team was already filled with forwards and needed a point guard, which led to their selection of Lonzo Ball. Tatum's agent clarified that while the Lakers were aware of Tatum's workouts, they only reached out too late in the process, as they had already decided on Ball.