NBA Draft 2018: 5 targets for the Milwaukee Bucks

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DALLAS, TX – MARCH 15: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on while taking on the Loyola Ramblers in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 15, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

4. Lonnie Walker

Walker didn’t put up great stats for Miami last year but when you watch his film, the talent really jumps off the screen at you. At his best, he can do everything you want a two-way wing to do. The question is whether or not he can produce his best on a more consistent basis in the NBA.

On the plus side of Walker’s ledger is the fact that he’s an excellent athlete. He may only be 6-foot-4 but his long wingspan allows him to guard bigger wings. Add that to his quickness and leaping ability and it’s easy to project him as an above-average defender at the next level.

His offensive game isn’t well-developed, but there’s a lot to like there too. He shot a respectable 34.6 percent from 3 on slightly over five attempts per game. His stroke looks really comfortable well beyond the arc as well. Again, it’s easy to project significant improvement in his outside shooting.

For Walker it’s all about what he can be, not necessarily what he is at the moment. Unlike Simons he should be able to catch on to the NBA game sometime during his first season. Walker won’t help the Bucks much on Opening Night, but he could be a solid rotation piece by the time the playoffs roll around.

Walker is receiving interest from a lot of teams just outside the lottery. The Bucks can probably stand pat at No. 17 and grab him, but they’ll face some nervous moments waiting for him to call that far.

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