37. Denver Nuggets (via Wizards): Hunter Tyson (SF/PF, Clemson) — C
38. Boston Celtics (via Pacers): Jordan Walsh (SF, Arkansas) — B-
39. Atlanta Hawks (via Jazz): Mouhamed Gueye (PF/C, Washington State) — B
40. Los Angeles Lakers (via Mavericks): Maxwell Lewis (SF, Pepperdine) — B+
41. Charlotte Hornets (via Thunder): Amari Bailey (PG, UCLA) — C+
42. Washington Wizards (via Bulls): Tristan Vukčević (PF, KK Partizan) — C-
Top Takeaways
Lakers Take Fascinating Risk with Maxwell Lewis
L.A. paid a healthy sum to climb seven spots and grab Maxwell Lewis, who might be this draft's most extreme boom-or-bust prospect.
Lewis' highlights and measurements look great, and if they all translate to the NBA, he could have a lengthy career. He has size, length and a variety of shot-making moves. When committed on defense, he can cycle through multiple assignments.
His lack of polish is glaring, though, and it's worrisome to the point it could sink his career before it ever gets going. His tools can only do so much if they aren't developed. His defensive focus, playmaking, handle, decision-making and shot-selection all need work.
Celtics Found Their Next Perimeter Stopper
With Marcus Smart off to Memphis, Boston needed a new tone-setting, all-purpose defender. Enter Jordan Walsh.
He looks the part of an NBA player at 6'5 3/4" without shoes and a wholly absurd 8'11" standing reach, and he defends like an NBA player, too.
On offense, though, the resemblance falls short. Walsh has some ball skills and finishing ability, but he can't create his own chances, and he may not convert the ones created for him.
If Walsh does enough offensively for defenses to pay attention to him, he could find his way into a larger role than people expect next season. If he forces the Shamrocks to play 4-on-5 offense, though, he'll have a hard time getting off the bench.
