The Los Angeles Lakers drafted guard Jalen Hood-Schifino with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. On paper, JHS looks like he can be a better version of Talen Horton-Tucker for the Lakers.
With the Lakers chasing a title this upcoming season fans may not see the rookie combo guard playing much. While he will log some regular season minutes, it would be very surprising if he plays any kind of role for the team in the NBA Playoffs.
That being said, just because his rookie year won’t be big doesn’t mean he isn’t a good prospect.