PHOTO GALLERY: Former Hoosier Jalen Hood-Schifino Shines at NBA Summer League

Jalen Hood-Schifino is clearly settling in well with the Los Angeles Lakers as he saw plenty of floor time during their game with the Golden State Warriors on Friday night in the Las Vegas Summer League. Here are the best pictures of Hood-Schifino's performance.

LAS VEGAS, Nev — Jalen Hood-Schifino just looks like a natural fit out there. After all, this has been his dream since he could walk — and now he is hustling up and down the court wearing purple and gold just like his favorite childhood basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant. 

Now it's Hood-Schifino's turn after being selected as a first-round draft pick by the Lakers last month. No doubt he has many great moments ahead of him and the summer leagues are just a start. He has played three games so far for the Lakers, and will play in at least three more this week in Las Vegas.

Enjoy the best pictures of his performance last night.

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• TRAYCE STILL OUT: Former Indiana star Trayce Jackson-Davis is still bothered by a hamstring injury, and the Golden State Warriors are in no hurry to rush him back. He's going to be held out again Friday night when they open Las Vegas Summer League play against Jalen Hood-Schifino and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Los Angeles Lakers Max Christie (10) and Jalen Hood-Schifino (11) make their way back down the court after a foul was called sending Hood-Schifino to the line. (HoosiersNow photos by Becky Rigel)

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Jalen Hood-Schifino warming up ahead of the Lakers vs. Warriors game during the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League.

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Jalen Hood-Schifino looks on as his teammates hustle against the Golden State Warriors during NBA's Las Vegas Summer League.

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Jalen Hood-Schifino (11) shoots a free throw in Thomas & Mack Center during the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League.

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Jalen Hood-Schifino reacts to his teammates during the Lakers' matchup with the Golden State Warriors at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

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Jalen Hood-Schifino (11) checks in during a break for free throws at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Lakers played the Warriors on opening night of NBA's Las Vegas Summer League on Friday night.

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Jalen Hood-Schifino claps for his teammates after a three-point play during the Lakers' matchup with Golden State on Friday night in Las Vegas.

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Jalen Hood-Schifino dons his new purple and gold Lakers uniform and number.