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Robert Marvi

Lakers assign rookie Maxwell Lewis to the G League

The Los Angeles Lakers may be struggling to start this season, and they may have plenty of work to do before they start to play up to their potential. But the good news is they certainly have the talent, at least on paper, to get to that level of play.

In stark contrast to a year or two ago, they have plenty of options at the wing position. Taurean Prince is their starter at the 3, at least for now, but they can also go to Jarred Vanderbilt (when healthy — he currently has left heel bursitis), Cam Reddish, Rui Hachimura or Max Christie.

The Lakers also have Maxwell Lewis, an athletic 6-foot-7 rookie who seems to have the potential to become a good two-way player. For now, he will get the opportunity to hone his skills in the G League, as they have reportedly assigned him to the South Bay Lakers.

While at Pepperdine University and during the preseason, Lewis showed some promise as a slasher, 3-point shooter and defender. The Lakers organization would love for him to become a legitimate 3-and-D player moving forward.

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