I attended most of the pre-draft workouts for the Lakers this year, and no prospect generated more buzz in the building than University of Kansas marksman Svi Mykhailiuk. His outside shooting wowed the team, and the historic signing of LeBron James has placed an even higher premium on Mykhailiuk’s greatest skill.
He’s hit the ground running at the California Classic in Sacramento, going 3-6 from 3-point range in his debut before cooling off Tuesday when he shot 2-8 from deep. His ability to stop on a dime in transition will serve him well on Lonzo Ball’s hit-ahead passes, while his quick stroke and feel for relocations are compatible with James and Rajon Rondo in half-court situations.