Milwaukee Bucks: Why Kessler Edwards could be a good pick at 31

Kessler Edwards could bring excellent shooting to the Milwaukee Bucks

Standing at 6 feet-8 inches, Kessler’s shooting numbers are extremely impressive for such a lengthy forward, which should draw the attention of the Bucks.

In three seasons at Pepperdine, Edwards attempted a total of 380 3-point attempts. Of those attempts, he was able to hit a staggering 39.5 percent of them. In his final season at Pepperdine, Kessler averaged 17 points, seven rebounds, and a single assist on nearly 50 percent shooting from the field. Edwards has a strange jump shot with the ball far out in front of his head and a right leg kick. Despite the odd shooting motion, he certainly proved to be a reliable shooter.

Edwards particularly thrives in the mid-range, given his ability to release shots quickly allows him to get the shot off before the closeout. This is a skill on the offensive end that will translate well to the NBA. As it pertains to the Bucks, Edwards could bring excellent shooting to a team that shoots very well from the mid-range and especially from 3-point territory. With Bryn Forbes recently opting out of his player option, the Bucks might need a reliable shooter to take his place, and Kessler could be that player.

NBA scouts have noticed Kessler’s excellent off-ball movement, which allows him to get himself into a spot he is comfortable in. If the Bucks ultimately give Edwards a chance, they will inherit impressive shooting and floor spacing that would largely benefit Milwaukee’s stars like Antetokounmpo and Holiday.