It was a three-on-three workout in early June, just a few hours before Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Moe Wagner shared a court with players from Texas Arlington, Missouri State, Connecticut, Western Michigan and Rhode Island.
Added Pelinka: “The whole workout changed because of his spirit and energy. Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart … were elbowing Earvin and I this guy would be fun to play with.”
The Lakers’ directive in this year’s draft was simple: They needed shooters who could improve their offense, having been one of the worst shooting teams in the NBA last year.