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No. 17 overall draft pick Jalen Hood-Schifino and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Brandin Podziemski (No. 19 overall) and the Golden State Warriors 103-96 in Las Vegas Summer League action on Sunday.
Both players have impressed with their professionalism, polish and playmaking abilities. They can both stuff the statsheet and look ready to contribute in the rotation in some fashion during their rookie years.
Friday was no different. Hood-Schifino, a former Indiana star, finished with just nine points on 3-of-11 shooting but added five rebounds, three assists and four steals. Most importantly, he didn’t have any turnovers in 29 minutes of action.
Podziemski had some trouble offensively (3-of-10 for nine points, five turnovers) but he continued to find ways to get involved elsewhere. This time around, the former Santa Clara star was particularly active on the glass with 11 rebounds.
Twitter was impressed with both players’ efforts on this evening:
jackthejurdler @jackthehurdler
Jalen Hood-Schifino is a pro
Alex Regla @AlexmRegla
The mix between aggression/physicality and passing feel is pretty damn intriguing with Jalen Hood-Schifino.
Rashad Landers II 🇭🇹 @rashadlanders1
Jalen Hood-Schifino showing elite reflexes tonight with these stills and immediate handle right after to push the break.
PAPSTAR @ItsMy_Q
Hood-Schifino NEEDS to develop a jumper like Zo did, all he needs tbh
DJ 🤴🏾 @mindofgoatdj
Hood Schifino defense been really good!
Evan Poehler @eswaggyp
Jalen Hood Schifino can hoop #LakeShow
Oz @OBtoojiveforyou
@WizardsDraft I like how under control Hood-Schifino is playing. Not forcing things. Also 4 steals. No TOs.
DJ 🤴🏾 @mindofgoatdj
Hood Schifino defense been really good!
Major Pain @Gsloyalty
If you are a PG watch Jalen Hood-Schifino. He makes it look so simple.
Jayy @318Joshhh_
ik its just summer league but Jalen Hood Schifino look like a dawg defensively
TheWarriorsTalk @TheWarriorsTalk
Summer league Dubs having the movement and off-ball aptitude of the main team bodes well for Quiñones and Podziemski (and maybe Santos if his production keeps up) at the next level
tumbleweed tucci @Tucci_Bandana
Podziemski is such a Warrior thru and thru. Excited to see him play next to Steph
73-9 and THEY LIED @CuffsTheLegend
Warriors fans gotta be ecstatic about Brandin Podziemski! So crafty!
Lakers Insiders @LALInsiders
Podziemski kid for GSW looks like the truth. Really high energy guy with a great skill set for the modern NBA.
Looks like the Warriors may have gotten a day 1 rotation player but time will tell.
Arden Independence Cravalho @a_cravalho
Brandon Podziemski is going to make an immediate impact for the Warriors. Has the tools on all facets of the game.
Some big names were notably missing from this one, and hopefully they are able to return soon. Trayce Jackson-Davis, a reigning consensus All-American, sat with a hamstring injury for the Dubs. The Lakers’ Scotty Pippen Jr. has been out with a sprained ankle.
The Lakers will now play No. 2 overall draft pick Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET. The Warriors will go up against the New Orleans Pelicans on the same day at 10 p.m.
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