Orlando Magic 2017 NBA Draft Preview: Who is Malik Monk?

Draft Sites Say

Mike Schmitz & Matt Kamalsky, DraftExpress

"Monk’s intrigue at the next level starts with his tremendous athletic ability, even if he is a tad undersized for a shooting guard at the NBA level at 6’3 in shoes, with just a 6’4 wingspan.   A freakishly explosive leaper capable of finishing emphatically above the rim, registering a 42-inch vertical leap at Kentucky’s preseason combine, the Bentonville, Arkansas native also possesses the strong first step and quickness to potentially grow into a dynamic shot creator off the dribble, even if that wasn’t his identity at the college level.  Possessing a lean, but promising 200-pound frame, Monk lacks a degree of height and length, but makes up for that in other ways."

Michael Visenberg, NBADraft.net

"Explosive guard who is one of the more adept scorers in his class … Has great touch on his shot and has been deadly from long-range off the bounce and catch … Great elevation while shooting, has ability to shoot off of screens while also being able to freeze the defense off a hesitation dribble. . . . Certainly best as a scoring guard, though at around 6’3 with a 6’6 wingspan, definitely would be considered undersized and could struggle defending bigger guards … While some have referred to him as a combo guard, he is not particularly comfortable setting up the offense and does not really show the vision of a primary handler … Can be a bit loose with his handle and decision making, not entirely comfortable beyond a few dribbles creating for himself."