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The 2023 NBA Summer League is now in the books, and it gave a number of players the opportunity to flash their potential and possibly earn a spot in the big leagues.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a mix of can’t-miss players, prospects that are looking to get some playing time with their big league squad and those who are fighting for a spot somewhere in the league.
Jalen Hood-Schifino was taken with the No. 17 pick in last month’s draft, and everyone was eager to get a first glimpse at him during summer league play. While he’s far from a finished product, he showed he clearly has promise.
Hood-Schifino was a mixed bag, but a promising one
The reaction to the Lakers choosing Schifino in the draft seemed mixed, and therefore there was a lot of intrigue about how he would do in his first pro basketball games.
He got off to a slow start in the first game of the California Classic, but he played much better in the second half, especially offensively. Two days later, he scored 20 points on 8-of-17 shooting.
In the five games played in Las Vegas, the Indiana University guard was up and down. He only shot well in one game versus the Charlotte Hornets, and his worst performance came on July 17 when he went 3-of-17 against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was ultimately held out of the Lakers’ last game because of a right groin strain.
One of his strengths is his ability to score one-on-one from the midrange area. At times, he showed an improved ability to connect on shots at or near the rim, as well as the ability to get to the hoop in the first place.
In college, Hood-Schifino struggled with his outside shooting. He was somewhat better during summer league play, connecting on 35.0 percent of his 3.5 3-point attempts per game.
However, his free throw shooting is very concerning. He made a solid 77.6 percent of his foul shots in his lone season at Indiana, but in his four games in Las Vegas, he was at a very poor 46.2 percent.
It’s also clear after summer league play that he isn’t really a primary facilitator, although he can set up his teammates very well in certain situations. But one positive is his low turnover rate. He…
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Author : Lebron Wire
Publish date : 2023-07-27 14:00:45
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