Oakland, Calif. — Svi Mykhailiuk is like a green tomato. Based on coach Dwane Casey’s southern upbringing, it’s an apt metaphor to describe the Pistons coach’s outlook on the rookie wing, who was acquired at the trade deadline.
The Lakers drafted Mykhailiuk in the second round in 2018 and he carved out some playing time in 39 games and posted modest numbers: 3.2 points and 32 percent on 3-pointers in 10.8 minutes per game.
The Lakers liked Mykhailiuk but liked better the idea of adding more 3-point shooting, prompting them to trade for Reggie Bullock, the Pistons’ best outside shooter, before the deadline.