Lakers emphasize defense at pre-draft workout

EL SEGUNDO — After vowing a year ago that they would improve defensively following a 27-win season, the Lakers jumped from last in the NBA in defensive efficiency to 12th in Coach Luke Walton’s second season.
Walton made a similar pledge following the 35-47 season that wrapped up less than a month ago, and that message was made loud and clear on Monday when the Lakers hosted a pre-draft workout for six prospects.
“They (made) a real big emphasis on defense obviously,&rdquo