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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 best-case picks in the 2018 NBA Draft

By Brian Sampson

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Staples Center on March 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 99-72. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Staples Center on March 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 99-72. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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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) /

3. Lonnie Walker IV

Lonnie Walker is another guard who’d fit in nicely with the Bucks, but for completely different reasons than the guy previously on this list.

Khris Middleton is obviously locked into a star role in the backcourt, but there are question marks behind him. Tony Snell had a very up and down season and we don’t yet know what type of player Sterling Brown will be. Walker could replace Parker’s loss of scoring in the second unit and give the Bucks some much-needed depth at shooting guard.

He’s one of the few players who might be available around 17 that can create their own shot. This is a valuable skill in the NBA especially considering the lack of players who fit the bill. Walker has great footwork and fundamentals that allow him to perform his developing repertoire of scoring moves at a high level. As he gains more experience, his moves are only going to become more polished.

His shot selection leaves a lot to be desired and he had surgery on his knee last summer so he doesn’t come without some red flags. However, those might be just enough concerns to allow him to slip to the Bucks.

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