NBA Draft 2017 Prospect Watch: Malik Monk

Nov 25, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) shoots the ball against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Tennessee-Martin 111-76. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) shoots the ball against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Tennessee-Martin 111-76. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
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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.

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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.

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Sorry, folks, but it would take a dramatic turn of events for Monk to land in Milwaukee.