After a lengthy spell on the clock and taking some phone calls fielding trade offers, the Lakers ultimately selected Jalen Hood-Schifino with the No. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
The team officially announced the pick shortly after it was reported:
Welcome to the Purple & Gold, Jalen Hood-Schifino! pic.twitter.com/DdMu3PKML9
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 23, 2023
With the 17th pick in the 2023 Draft, the Lakers select Jalen Hood-Schifino. The 20-year-old is a big guard (6’5’’) who was the Big 10 Freshman of the Year in his one season at Indiana (13.