The Los Angeles Lakers are already beginning to do due diligence on Dante Exum.

''I got a call from the Lakers asking about him and they may end up with a good pick," Luc Longley said.

''I've had a few calls from other NBA teams mostly asking about him, they see the skill package but these days they're all concerned about character.

''That will help push Dante further up the draft, because he's the type of person they'd want to have in an organization."

Exum declared for the NBA Draft this week and will be represented by Rob Pelinka.

Longley has offered Exum advice on adapting to the NBA spotlight and handling the intense scrutiny afforded to high draft picks.

''I was around him all summer with the Boomers and he showed more poise than I expected, his decision-making is very good,'' he said.