Thunder Roars as Wilkerson Joins the Fold
Lamar Wilkerson’s journey from JUCO underdog to Indiana standout culminated in an Exhibit-10 deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A polished three-level scorer, he drained 306 triples at 39.2 percent, showcasing catch-and-shoot prowess, off-the-dribble pull-ups, side-step bombs and heat-seeking step-backs. At 6-foot-6 and 205 pounds, his handle and athleticism fuel downhill drives and patient post moves. Averaging 20.9 points, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals per game, Wilkerson blends scoring versatility with defensive length. His Summer League performance will determine if he secures a two-way contract for 2026-27.
It’s official: the Thunder just paid for enough three-point flight miles to orbit the Earth twice. Wilkerson’s shooting stroke is so smooth it probably whispers “swish” while it travels midair. Scouts predict he’ll fry rims faster than you can say “air fryer.” On defense, his length could hit three birds with one block. If he fumbles a drive, it’ll be purely for comedic relief—patented Thunder humor. Next step: convince Summer League refs that drawing fouls by standing still is a legitimate skill.
Celtics Snag Brainy Shooter Tucker DeVries
Undrafted after five collegiate seasons under his dad’s tutelage, Tucker DeVries inked an Exhibit-10 deal with the Boston Celtics. The 6-foot-7 coach’s son racked up 2,423 points, drilling 358 triples at nearly 36 percent. He blends catch-and-shoot mastery with crafty drives, post touches and underrated passing. Averaging 5.5 rebounds, DeVries compensates for average vertical explosiveness with savvy positioning and relentless motor. His high basketball IQ promises no mental gaffes, consistent help defense and clutch shot-making. A strong Summer League showing could lock him into a two-way role for 2026-27.
Boston’s new homework assignment arrives in the form of Tucker DeVries: part sharpshooter, part walking playbook footnote. Expect sideline coaches to dust off whiteboards every time he touches the ball—pop quiz, anybody? Opponents will wonder if his jumper is preprogrammed like a pocket calculator. His defense? Think polite pat on the back rather than a burglar alarm. If his Summer League audition goes well, he might even earn the right to shoot free throws without dad standing behind the arc shouting corrections.
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