Drummond's departure finally opens door for Thon Maker to shine
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Thon Maker hasn't quite lived up to the lofty expectations bestowed upon him in high school. The 7-footer burst onto the scene as a teenage internet sensation, courtesy of jaw-dropping mixtapes portraying him as a big man with guard skills. Ever since Milwaukee selected him with the 10th overall pick in 2016, Maker has struggled for playing time. He hasn't helped his case with career averages of 4.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 14 minutes per game, on 43.6% shooting from the field. Milwaukee eventually traded Maker to Detroit in 2019, where the big man sought a fresh start.
Drummond's departure finally opens door for Thon Maker to shine
Drummond's departure finally opens door for…
Drummond's departure finally opens door for Thon Maker to shine
Thon Maker hasn't quite lived up to the lofty expectations bestowed upon him in high school. The 7-footer burst onto the scene as a teenage internet sensation, courtesy of jaw-dropping mixtapes portraying him as a big man with guard skills. Ever since Milwaukee selected him with the 10th overall pick in 2016, Maker has struggled for playing time. He hasn't helped his case with career averages of 4.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 14 minutes per game, on 43.6% shooting from the field. Milwaukee eventually traded Maker to Detroit in 2019, where the big man sought a fresh start.