The Lakers haven't had many chances to draft in the Top 10, but when they do, they usually make it count. Since the lottery system was introduced the Lakers have only been involved twice, drafting Eddie Jones in 1994 and Andrew Bynum in 2005. Here's a look at all of the team's Top 10 draft picks.
2005: #10 - Andrew Bynum
1994: #10 - Eddie Jones
1982: #1 - James Worthy
1979: #1 - Magic Johnson
1977: #6 - Kenny Carr
1975: #2 - Dave Meyers
1975: #8 - Junior Bridgeman
1973: #5 - Kermit Washington
1966: #7 - Jerry Chambers
1963: #7 - Roger Strickland
1962: #6 - Leroy Ellis
1961: #5 - Wayne Yates
1960: #2 - Jerry West