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Milwaukee Bucks 2018 NBA Big Board 2.0

By Brian Sampson

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 24: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at The Watsco Center on January 24, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 24: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at The Watsco Center on January 24, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – MARCH 15: Keita Bates-Diop #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drives to the basket against Reed Tellinghuisen #23 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the first half during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 15, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – MARCH 15: Keita Bates-Diop #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drives to the basket against Reed Tellinghuisen #23 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the first half during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 15, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

These are two of the most likely candidates to join the Bucks on June 21 and both guys would fill a nice need for Milwaukee off the bench.

Keita Bates-Diop would be an excellent replacement for Parker if he leaves in free agency. Although Bates-Diop isn’t nearly as athletic, he can shoot the ball better and is a good rebounder as well. He might not have a position in the NBA, but if he can find one, he’d create an interesting fit alongside Antetokounmpo in a small ball lineup.

Lonnie Walker is more of a shoot-first guard who could provide the scoring burst off the bench Milwaukee lacks at times. Unlike Bates-Diop who was a four-year player at Ohio State, Walker only played one season and has a lot of growth remaining. That upside could intrigue the Bucks to move him ahead of Bates-Diop.

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