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2018 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: LA Clippers trade up, Bulls get a steal at No. 7

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates in the 81-63 win over the Auburn Tigers during the quarterfinals round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 9, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates in the 81-63 win over the Auburn Tigers during the quarterfinals round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 9, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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LUBBOCK, TX – FEBRUARY 07: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders shoots a free throw during the game against the Iowa State Cyclones on February 7, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Iowa State 76-58. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX – FEBRUARY 07: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders shoots a free throw during the game against the Iowa State Cyclones on February 7, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Iowa State 76-58. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)

17. Milwaukee Bucks – Zhaire Smith, G, Texas Tech

Over the next few years, because they simply can’t pay everyone, could end up losing multiple contributors. Khris Middleton, Jabari Parker and Eric Bledsoe could be three of those players. Adding some insurance to at least one of those positions is vital for this team at the NBA Draft.

That’s where Zhaire Smith could come into play. He doesn’t have a huge sample size under his belt or on tape for NBA teams, but during his lone season at Texas Tech he did show flashes of brilliance. He’s athletic and has shown the ability to hit the 3 on a consistent basis.

That’s exactly what NBA teams are looking for to fill out their backcourt depth.