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As creative director of Converse, the shoe fits Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who with an impish grin and humility became the regular-season and NBA Finals MVP.

The Lakers don't pick until the 55th selection while the Clippers have the last pick in the first round on Wednesday and 51st overall pick on Thursday.

Tyrese Haliburton was the third star lost during the NBA postseason to an Achilles tear, following Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics.