Key Stats: 19.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.3 APG Measurables: 6’3, 197 pounds Strengths: As a 19 year old freshman for John Calipari, Malik Monk connected on 39.7% of his three point attempts and is one of the most explosive scorers in the draft. Monk’s 3-point field goal percentage is even more impressive considering he was a high volume shooter (6.9 attempts per game) and many of his makes were on shots of great difficulty. Monk is also very adept at creating his own shot and over half of his FGA in the half court came off the dribble (converting at a rate of 43%, according to Synergy.) Close-outs simply don’t bother Monk and his quick release allows him to get his shot off against any defender. The 2017 Jerry West Award winner is also a tremendous athlete and tenacious dunker. Monk has a 42 inch max vertical and a lightning-fast first step that allows him to attack the rim and compliment his jump shot. Monk was one of the most dangerous weapons in the country and posted 4 games with 30 or more …show more content…
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking for a guard that would compliment Ben Simmons’ point forward style of play and want a guy that can straight up shoot the rock and defend point guards on defense. Monk is capable of doing both these things and would be a nightmarish third option for Philly behind Simmons and Joel Embiid. Monk’s outside game compliments the style of play of both Simmons and Embiid so well and would give Brett Brown another guy to take shots down the stretch of close games. Unfortunately, it looks to be very doubtful that the 76ers will select Monk as they are in current negotiations to trade up with Boston for the number 1 pick to take Markelle Fultz. Looking at other teams in the top 10, Monk would be a nice option for the Knicks, as he could play Robin to Kristaps Porzingis’ Batman and provide NYK with some much needed perimeter shooting as they ranked 24th in made 3’s last