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2018 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Mo Bamba crashes the top 3; Trae Young falls

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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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BOISE, ID – MARCH 17: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats drives to the basket during the second half against the Buffalo Bulls in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – MARCH 17: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats drives to the basket during the second half against the Buffalo Bulls in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

17. Milwaukee Bucks – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG, Kentucky

The Milwaukee Bucks have a big decision to make on Jabari Parker this summer, and after next season Eric Bledsoe and Khris Middleton (if he opts out) will be free agents too. The Bucks can’t pay everyone, and a way around that is restocking young assets via the draft.

That’s what they’d be doing here with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He’s the prototypical new age guard that has size, length and versatility. He’s the perfect Buck.

He could grow under Bledsoe for this upcoming season and, if he develops nicely, could take over the starting spot next season.