Aussies in NBA: Thon Maker reflects on season, focused on getting better
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Young players trying to break into the NBA face a gigantic learning curve, none more so than Australian forward Thon Maker. Thanks to a rather unique situation, he became the first player since 2005 to jump straight from high school to the pros. It was a daring maneuver, to forgo college basketball and declare for the NBA draft. However, with Maker's rookie season nearing its crescendo, it appears to have been a smart decision as the Aussie finds himself playing meaningful minutes for the playoff-bound Milwaukee Bucks.
Aussies in NBA: Thon Maker reflects on season, focused on getting better
Aussies in NBA: Thon Maker reflects on…
Aussies in NBA: Thon Maker reflects on season, focused on getting better
Young players trying to break into the NBA face a gigantic learning curve, none more so than Australian forward Thon Maker. Thanks to a rather unique situation, he became the first player since 2005 to jump straight from high school to the pros. It was a daring maneuver, to forgo college basketball and declare for the NBA draft. However, with Maker's rookie season nearing its crescendo, it appears to have been a smart decision as the Aussie finds himself playing meaningful minutes for the playoff-bound Milwaukee Bucks.