Keaton Wagler continues to find his footing in his first season with the Los Angeles Clippers .

The fifth overall pick in the 2026 draft has found a way to contribute to coach Tyronn Lue’s team, averaging 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists through 11 games played this season.

The rookie has not made his first official start but has averaged 22.7 minutes per game off the bench.

Wagler modeled part of his game after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who spent his rookie season with the Clippers in 2018 before he was later traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder .

Being in the NBA has afforded Wagler opportunities early in the season to play against some…

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