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Milwaukee Bucks: 3 reasons why Jordan Nwora deserves more minutes

Jan 8, 2021; Milwaukee, WI, USA: Nick Monroe/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

After selecting him with the 45th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks may have a hidden gem on their roster in rookie Jordan Nwora.

Milwaukee’s interest in the three-year man out of Louisville had been prominent leading up to the draft, as The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie (Subscription required) reported the Bucks initially had a first round grade on him. That was made difficult when the team traded their 24th overall selection away in the trade for Jrue Holiday.