NBA Comparison: James Ennis 

Strengths: Lewis is a long, versatile wing with excellent positional size at 6-foot-8 and intriguing two-way upside … Possesses a fluid athletic profile with good coordination and mobility for his size … Runs the floor well and is effective filling the lanes in transition, where his length allows him to finish above the rim … Has steadily improved as a perimeter shooter, turning a former weakness into a legitimate strength … Knocked down 38.7% from three during the 2025-26 NBL season while attempting 3.0 threes per game and showcased that improvement at the Adidas EuroCamp by hitting 5-of-10 from beyond the arc … Free throw percentages (79% career, 80% in 2025-26) support the belief that his shooting gains are sustainable … Comfortable spotting up from NBA range and increasingly confident taking open perimeter looks … Brings value as a secondary playmaker, averaging over two assists per game while making smart, unselfish reads … Uses his length well on the defensive end to disrupt passing lanes and generate steals … Active rebounder for a wing, averaging over four rebounds per game against quality professional competition in Australia’s NBL … Already has several years of experience playing against grown professionals, giving him a level of maturity uncommon for his age … Plays within himself and understands his role while still possessing room for offensive growth.

Weaknesses: Lewis remains somewhat raw despite his professional experience … Fundamentals are still a work in progress and his overall offensive polish lags behind many NBA wings … Ball handling can become loose when asked to create in traffic and he is much more comfortable attacking off straight-line drives than breaking defenders down one-on-one … Still lacks an advanced scoring package in the half court and is not yet a player who consistently creates his own offense … Needs to become stronger physically to better absorb contact and defend bigger forwards at the NBA level … While his jumper has improved significantly, he must continue proving the consistency over a larger sample … Can occasionally disappear offensively for stretches due to his low-usage style … Decision making remains inconsistent at times and he is still learning the nuances of team defense and NBA-level rotations … May require patience before he becomes a reliable nightly contributor.

Outlook: Lewis was selected with the final pick of the 2026 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, giving the rebuilding franchise an intriguing developmental swing … His combination of size, length, improving shooting and professional experience makes him an interesting long-term prospect … He has a legitimate chance to earn a roster spot early in his career, though he may spend time developing before becoming a regular contributor … If his shooting continues trending upward while his skill level catches up with his physical tools, he has the potential to develop into a valuable rotational 3-and-D wing.

Notes: Measured 6′ 6.75” barefoot, 8′ 8.50” standing reach, 209.4 lbs, 7′ 1.00” wingspan, 27 standing vert, 34 max vert at the 2024 NBA G-League Combine Born November 10, 2004, in Trinidad and Tobago … Played professionally for the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Australia’s NBL after beginning his career with Fuenlabrada in Spain’s Liga ACB … Averaged 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.3 minutes per game during the 2025-26 NBL season while shooting 45.5% from the field, 38.7% from three and 80.0% from the free throw line … Three-point shooting took a major step forward over the past year, making 29-of-75 (38.7%) from deep after shooting 29.4% the previous season … Continued the momentum at the 2026 Adidas EuroCamp, averaging 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals while shooting 50% (5-of-10) from three over three games.