NBA Draft 2017 Prospect Watch: Malik Monk
Fit with the Bucks
Is Malik Monk the Bucks point guard of the future? Probably not. But wouldn’t that be great?
Think about it – Malik Monk’s lack of ball-handling skills can be hidden by Giannis’ super-human point guard powers. And Monk would make up the scoring when playing in second-unit lineups alongside Brogdon or Dellavedova.
More from Bucks News
- Bucks 2023-24 player profile: Can MarJon Beauchamp take a leap?
- Piecing together the Milwaukee Bucks’ dream starting 5 in 5 years
- Predicting Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s 2023-24 stats for the Bucks
- Grade the trade: Bucks land reputable backup guard in swap with Pacers
- New workout video should have Milwaukee Bucks fans excited
Monk and Jabari could take turns draining midrange jumpers and three-pointers, and in the second half, Giannis could join them for an in-game, fast break dunk contest.
So yes, he seems like a perfect fit.
That said, he seems like a perfect fit for most teams; including Philadelphia, who have often been projected to draft him.
Because he looks to be an instant NBA-scorer, Monk is a likely top-5 pick, so the chance that the Bucks land him without giving up some piece of their core or the rights to their draft picks for the next decade is unlikely.
Next: NBA Draft 2017 Prospect Watch: Frank Ntilikina
Sorry, folks, but it would take a dramatic turn of events for Monk to land in Milwaukee.