NBA Draft 2011: Josh Selby and 10 Prospects the LA Lakers Should Avoid

It's hard to say what the Los Angeles Lakers will do with their four second-round picks in the 2011 NBA Draft.

The most likely scenario involves packaging the picks along with a current member of the roster in exchange for a first-round selection or as part of a trade for another current NBA player.

It's highly unlikely that any player outside the top 40 in this year's draft would be able to earn a spot on the current Lakers roster.

With that said, if GM Mitch Kupchak does decide to go ahead and use the second-round draft picks, let's take a look at 10 players he should most definitely avoid.   

10. Julyan Stone, PG, UTEP

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SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 18: Guard Julyan Stone #5 of the UTEP Miners takes a shot against the Butler Bulldogs during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at HP Pavilion on March 18, 2010 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobs

The last thing the Lakers need is a point guard who can't score.  Julyan Stone (6'6", 200 lbs) averaged just 8.5 points per game last season as a result of his inability to make outside shots.

There just isn't any room for tall point guards in the NBA anymore—especially ones who can't shoot. 

9. Cam Long, SG, George Mason

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CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 18: Cam Long #20 of the George Mason Patriots handles the ball against the Xavier Musketeers during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Quicken Loans Arena on March 18, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by

Cam Long (6'4", 192 lbs) is undersized for the shooting-guard role at the next level and is not a point guard by any means.

Long is probably not athletic enough to make it in the NBA and will have a tough time shaking the dreaded "tweener" label.

8. Willie Reed, PF, St. Louis

Willie Reed (6'9", 220 lbs) simply doesn't have the type of offensive skill set necessary to excel at the next level for a player of his size.  

There are also character issues to consider, as well as the lack of a high basketball IQ. Not a fit in any way for a Lakers team that will compete for an NBA title over the next three years.

7. Iman Shumpert, PG/SG, Georgia Tech

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 10: Iman Shumpert #1 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets dribbles down the court during the second half of the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first round of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Co

Iman Shumpert (6'5", 222 lbs) is yet another "tweener" who takes bad shots and, as a result, shoots very poorly.  

Another guy with a low basketball IQ who will only make a roster because of his ability to defend on the perimeter.  

6. Demetri McCamey, PG, Illinois

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TULSA, OK - MARCH 20: Demetri McCamey #32 of the Illinois Fighting Illini takes a shot over Markieff Morris #21 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Demetri McCamey (6'3", 204 lbs) is another example of a point guard who isn't athletic enough to keep pace with the ever-expanding crop of elite point guards in the NBA.  

He won't be able to defend opposing players at the next level and there were questions about his work ethic at Illinois—a huge red flag for any team drafting late in the second round.

5. Charles Jenkins, PG/SG, Hofstra

Charles Jenkins (6'3", 216 lbs) isn't really a true point guard and is too small to play the shooting guard in the NBA. He's a below average athlete who will struggle mightily as a defender at the next level.  

He didn't face much competition at the collegiate level and is a long shot to make an NBA roster next season.

4. Rick Jackson, PF, Syracuse

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CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 20: Rick Jackson #00 of the Syracuse Orange handles the ball against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the third of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Quicken Loans Arena on March 20, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gr

Rick Jackson (6'9", 242 lbs) simply doesn't have much of an offensive game and isn't much of a post defender.  

Although he's projected as a second-round pick, his lack of offensive ability will make it very tough on him in terms of making an NBA roster next season. 

3. Jordan Williams, PF, Maryland

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 10: Jordan Williams #20 of the Maryland Terrapins looks on while playing against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first round of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 10, 2011 in G

Jordan Williams (6'9", 247 lbs) always seems to be a bit out of shape and isn't a very cerebral player by any stretch of the imagination.  

Williams is not a good shooter from 15 feet (a shot you have to be able to knock down consistently at the next level) and is often compared to Sean May—not a good thing. 

2. Keith Benson, C, Oakland

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TULSA, OK - MARCH 18: Keith Benson #34 of the Oakland Golden Grizzlies goes up for a shot against Alexis Wangmene #20 of the Texas Longhorns during the second round game of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 18, 2011 in Tuls

A lot of people seem to really like Keith Benson (6'11", 217 lbs), but I have a hard time picturing a skinny center who doesn't have a much of a face-up game succeeding at the next level.  

I also think the lack of competition he faced at the collegiate level will make his transition to the NBA much more difficult compared to other second-round picks.

1. Josh Selby, PG/SG, Kansas

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 27: Josh Selby #32 of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts after the southwest regional final of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at the Alamodome on March 27, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. Virg

Josh Selby (6'3", 195 lbs) appeared in just 26 games as a freshman last season at Kansas while averaging just 3.8 points in his last 13 games.

Selby isn't consistent in any part of his offensive game and lacks the athletic ability to defend in the NBA. He doesn't really handle or pass the ball well and is a few years away from contributing at the next level.

Although he's projected by many as a top 40 prospect, he has no shot of making the Lakers roster in 2011-2012.