It’s rare you see a 27-year-old journeyman on a two-way contract, but Dylan Windler has never quite walked the normal NBA career path. Windler was drafted out of Belmont in 2019 with the 26th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a rookie year injury that ended his season, he spent most of his rookie contract bouncing between the Cavs and their G League affiliate the Canton Charge.
After two-way stints with the Knicks and the Lakers earlier this season, a roster spot opened up after the Hawks converted Trent Forrest after exhausting Forrest’s game eligibility limit.
Windler is the rare ‘3-and-rebounding’ wing archetype who is most recognized for grabbing a record 30 rebounds in a game with the South Bay Lakers.