The Los Angeles Lakers announced the 2024 NBA Summer League roster in an official statement on the 3rd (Korea time). The list includes Dalton Kchnett, who was selected 17th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, and Maxwell Lewis, who was selected 40th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.
What is surprising is that it does not include Jaylen Hood-Schiffino, who was selected as the 17th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. 동행복권파워볼
The reason was Hood-Schiffino’s back injury. Hood-Schiffino had back surgery in March and was out for the season. He said he would not be able to recover from the back surgery he had at that time, so he would miss the Summer League.
It must be frustrating for Lakers fans. They talked a lot when nominating Hood-Schiffino. The Lakers is a team that is aiming for Winnow right now, and many said whether it is the right choice to choose Hood-Schiffino who needs to grow. This has become a reality. Hood-Schiffino did not show anything on the NBA stage and played mostly in the G League.
Hood-Schiffino averaged 1.6 points and 0.6 rebounds in 21 games during the 2023-2024 season. In fact, he proved nothing on the NBA stage.
The problem is that the Lakers’ players who took the turn made a big hit. Jaime Hakez Jr. (Miami Heat) and Brandin Pozemski (Golden State Warriors), who were ranked 18th, immediately joined the team and showed off their skills. Lakers fans are bound to be furious.
Usually, first-year and second-year players participate in the NBA Summer League. Second-year players often show overwhelming performance compared to first-year rookies in the Summer League. Lakers fans must have wanted to see Hood-Schiffino’s progress through the Summer League. Hood-Schiffino’s injury cost him such an opportunity.
The pick of Hood-Schiffino by the Lakers during the 2023 NBA Draft was not a huge surprise. However, it is becoming a disappointing choice for the Lakers, with players in the background making it a jackpot. Hood-Schiffino has been mentioned in recent trade rumors. There is no club that would take Hood-Schiffino with a high regard for him, who is not seen as level with the NBA.