The 2023 NBA Draft is officially in the books and there are two new players for Los Angeles Lakers fans to get to know. The Lake Show selected Jalen Hood-Schifino with the 17th overall pick before taking Maxwell Lewis in the second round with pick 40.
NBA Draft prospects have a lower success rate than other sports, especially when you get out of the lottery. However, the Lakers are one of the best teams in the league in finding and developing talent, so it is reasonable to get excited about fresh blood on the roster.
Is the excitement warranted, though?