NBA: Regrading every first round pick from the 2018 NBA Draft

NBA: Re-grading every first round pick from the 2018 NBA Draft

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (C) poses with NBA Draft Prospects Trae Young, Marvin Bagley III, Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) /

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2018 NBA draft: Re-grading Pick Number 17. Donte DiVincenzo: B-

Even though the Milwaukee Bucks were able to win their first title in 50 years without him, do not underestimate how important Donte DiVincenzo is to their future. He was looked at as something of a reach at the time of the draft and went on to miss almost his entire rookie season with an injury. In his second and third seasons, he found a way to make the most of his role on a team on the path to a championship.

As he has grown into his role, DiVincenzo has gotten good at a little bit of everything. He is a strong wing defender. He rebounds well for a guard (5.8 per game this season). He hit 37.9 percent of his 3-point attempts, opening up the floor for Giannis Antetokounmpo to burst through the lane.

DiVincenzo is the kind of role player every champion wants. Defense and 3-point shots are the bare minimum. Combine that with a lack of fear of big moments and his place with the new NBA champions will not be in doubt. While there is debate about some of the overall talent level remaining or the almost-trade for Bogdan Bogdanovic, that is where the questions end. Donte DiVincenzo is the perfect Buck.

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