Milwaukee Bucks: 5 players to target on veteran minimum deals
By Adam McGee
David Nwaba
Long-time readers will likely know all about David Nwaba at this point, if for no reason other than the fact that this isn’t my first time campaigning for the Bucks to sign him.
If you want to know more about Nwaba, you can check out this much deeper dive I put together on him last offseason, but for now I’ll quickly offer up a reminder of why I still find him very intriguing.
Nwaba is tenacious and relentless. That’s evident from the fairytale story that led him from paying for his own spot at G League workouts to ultimately catching the attention of the Lakers after making it to the minor league first. But on the court it also comes across with the bulldog-type mentality he brings on both ends.
Nwaba’s greatest attribute comes with his defense, as he effectively channels his standout length and athleticism to constantly harry and disrupt opposing players, while he boasts a strong, muscular frame that allows him to embrace the challenge of guarding bigger players.
On the offensive side, that same energy is present with his ability to roar past defenders with exceptional straight line speed, get to the rim, and finish. Nwaba also has a good feel for the game and is a willing passer, which combined give him the ability to create for teammates too.
The one thing holding Nwaba back from a much loftier status and richer contract is his lack of a jump shot, although there’s at least encouragement to be found in the fact he upped his volume last season.