The Milwaukee Bucks did not have a selection when the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft began, but that changed when they acquired the No. 60 overall pick from the Orlando Magic for cash considerations.
The Washington Wizards held this pick going into the night, but sent it to the Magic for the draft rights to Tennessee big man Felix Okpara. With the final pick in the draft, the Bucks selected small forward Malique Lewis, who has played in the NBL with the South East Melbourne Phoenix for the past
two seasons.
Lewis, 21, is originally from Trinidad and Tobago, but moved to Spain at the age of 16 to grow and develop. Lewis spent two years in Spain with Gwen Labrada before moving to the G League to play for the Mexico City Capitanes in the 2023-24 campaign. That season, he played in 50 games and averaged 8.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Lewis’ experience in the G League should be intriguing for the Bucks, and it’s possible that he could be a contributor for the Wisconsin Herd going into the upcoming season.
At 6-8, Lewis has the frame for an NBA player and his defense is his calling card. His 3-and-D profile is something worth investing in for the Bucks as they move towards the future.
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