It is rare for a standout basketball player at even the college level to get drafted into the NBA. It is even more rare for such a player to get drafted by the team he rooted for growing up or the team that had a player he loved.
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers took Indiana University guard Jalen Hood-Schifino with the No. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Some don’t love the pick, as he does have some weaknesses, but his strengths, such as his defensive versatility, passing and midrange game, make him an intriguing pick.
