Lakers 2023 Nba Draft Pick

Lakers Draft Jalen Hood-Schifino 17th Overall

Los Angeles Selects Indiana Guard in First Round

Team Adds Maxwell Lewis in Second Round

Los Angeles, CA - The Los Angeles Lakers made a splash in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, selecting Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino with the No. 17 overall pick.

Hood-Schifino is a 6-foot-6 point guard who averaged 14.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game for the Hoosiers last season. He is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and pass, and he is expected to be a valuable addition to the Lakers' young core.

With their second pick of the draft, the Lakers selected wing Maxwell Lewis from Pepperdine with the No. 40 pick in the second round. Lewis is a 6-foot-7 forward who averaged 16.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game for the Waves last season. He is a strong defender and a good rebounder, and he is expected to provide depth for the Lakers.

The Lakers' draft picks come at a time when the team is looking to rebuild after a disappointing season. The team finished with a 43-39 record and lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.

With the additions of Hood-Schifino and Lewis, the Lakers are hoping to take a step forward next season and contend for a playoff spot.

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