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Milwaukee Bucks: Ranking the roster’s trade value

By Mike Bossetti

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7. Tony Snell

What he provides

Tony Snell is the classic definition of a 3-and-D wing in the modern NBA. Last season, Snell’s box score statistics were relatively mediocre. In just under 30 minutes, Snell averaged 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists. However, those numbers do not tell the whole story.

By every other standard, Snell was a fantastic player. On defense, Snell’s length and athleticism allow him to guard 1-4 on the opposing team. Meanwhile, on offense, Snell is a low-volume yet efficient scorer, shooting above 40 percent from three and maintaining an effective field goal percentage of 58.8 percent.

Contract Situation

This offseason, Snell signed a four-year, $46 million contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal includes a player option after the third year that will allow Snell to opt-out if he believes he can receive a better deal on the open market.

At one time, offering $46 million to a 3-and-D player would have seemed ridiculous, but this is the way the league is trending. Teams are valuing defense and efficient scoring more than ever, and Snell provides both. For the time being, this is a very tradeable contract.

Potential Suitors

Any contending team would love to have Snell. He can provide any lineup an additional defensive presence without impacting the spacing of their core players. It would be easy to see him fitting in as a fifth starter or key bench piece for many contenders around the league.

At just 25 years old, Snell does not look to be slowing down anytime soon either. Young teams expecting to contend over the next couple of years could look to add Snell as a complementary piece for the foreseeable future.

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