Sixers NBA Draft profile: Kira Lewis Jr.

Weaknesses

At 6-foot-3 with a 6-foot-6 wingspan, Lewis has good size for a point guard. With that said, his 165-pound frame is cause for concern. The increased physicality of the NBA could hinder him in certain areas — most notably as a finisher in traffic, where he already lacks vertical explosion.

Lewis has no problem zipping to the rim and penetrating the defense, but if he struggles to absorb contact and finish inside, it will diminish some of the benefits that are typical of first-rate speedsters. He will need to add strength and prove he’s willing to embrace a more physical brand of basketball.

It would also benefit Lewis to continue building up his in-between game. He can hit pull-up jumpers, but he’s mostly comfortable at the rim or behind the 3-point line. A floater and continued development as a pull-up shooter would take Lewis from good to great.

Similar issues related to Lewis’ size will arise on defense. He is active at the point of attack, but stronger guards will plow through his chest, while bigger guards can take him to the woodshed underneath. He will not provide much versatility in that respect, and could become a weakness — rather than a strength — depending on the matchup. Again, more muscle would benefit Lewis, so long as it doesn’t inhibit his speed.

Decision-making will be another point of emphasis for Lewis at the next level. He is great as drawing in the defense and kicking to open shooters on the perimeter, but he will need to take it a step further to reach his full potential. More advanced reads in the pick-and-roll is the next step, as well as a decrease in careless turnovers.