Lonnie Walker IV is one of the league’s most confusing players. His talent is evident but so far he’s not been able to find the consistency necessary to emerge as a player to build around. When he’s on, he can be electric, and his upside seems unlimited. When he’s off, he disappears on offense and actively hurts the team on defense.
As he enters a crucial fourth year, Lonnie will need to show that there are things he can do night-in and night-out. They don’t have to be the most glamorous things. In fact, the best way for him to show that he’s worth a long term investment would be to improve on the fundamentals.