Unbelievable, the crazy reason why the Lakers drafted Jalen Hood-Schifino

The Los Angeles Lakers had the No. 17 overall pick for the 2023 NBA Draft, They decided to select Jalen Hood-Schifino over Cam Whitmore who was available surprising the fans.

Now it has been revealed that one of the reasons LA went with Jalen Hood-Schifino was his diet, which is insane. This was revealed by NBA insider Jovan Buha:

“When Lakers rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino was a sophomore at Combine Academy in Lincolnton, N.C., he made what he deemed to be an important decision for both his health and basketball future: He changed his diet,” The Athletic’s Jovan Buha wrote.

“The then-16-year-old embraced a ‘plant-forward’ diet, eliminating most animal-based products from his daily food intake. Unlike with vegan and vegetarian diets, Hood-Schifino still eats certain animal-based foods, including fish."

Hood-Schifino diet was part of what the Lakers liked about the rookie

“Hood-Schifino’s maturity, preparation, and discipline – and yes, his diet – were traits the Lakers valued and part of why they selected him with the No. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.” Wrote Buha.