Dennis Smith Jr. #0 of the Detroit Pistons reacts as Kira Lewis Jr. #13 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Both Jaxson Hayes and Nickeil Alexander-Walker made some strides in their second seasons and hope to make even more with increased roles in year three.
Kira Lewis Jr. is following a similar trajectory, as the 20-year-old point guard had some nice moments for the Pelicans this season but also looked lost at times, like a guy who could have used some time in the G-League.