With the 2023 NBA draft now in the rearview mirror, the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping they have come away with a diamond in the rough.
They took Indiana University Jalen Hood-Schifino with the No. 17 pick. Team executive Rob Pelinka described him as a lottery-level talent. They selected forward Maxwell Lewis at No. 40. He fell into their laps after being expected to perhaps go in the first round.
It had fans wondering if Lewis could be the latest draft steal for the Purple and Gold.
The team has certainly had its share of draft steals either in the second round or late in the first round, especially in recent years. These are the five we think top that list.