CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - JANUARY 28: (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
The Milwaukee Bucks have hardly relied on rookie Mamadi Diakite this season to any extent, but that should change with the newfound circumstances of their roster.
Diakite, Milwaukee’s two-way rookie, has only made three appearances with the team this season for a total of 17 minutes. Instead, he had spent most of his time in the NBA’s G League bubble, where he showed significant promise of what he is capable of bringing to the table.
In 12 outings with the club, Diakite averaged 18.