The Los Angeles Lakers made two selections in the 2023 NBA Draft that fans can feel great about. Los Angeles took Jalen Hood-Schifino with the 17th overall pick in the draft then stole Maxwell Lewis — who some had as a first-round prospect — with the 40th pick in the draft.
All in all, it was a solid night for the Lakers, who avoided doing anything disastrous like trading the 17th pick for a veteran that did not move the needle. There is a good chance that fans look back on this draft in a favorable light in future years.