With the 58th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks select
SG Chris Livingston, Kentucky

Overall Rank: 51st
Position Rank (SG): 15th
Class: Fr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 220
DOB: Oct 15, 2003
Born: Akron, Ohio

SEC All-Freshman Team - 2023

Season Team GP MIN PTS FG% 3PT% FT% REB AST STL BLK
2022-23 Kentucky 34 22.4 6.3 .429 .305 .722 4.2 0.7 0.4 0.4

Chris Livingston player profile | Milwaukee Bucks draft history

2023 First Round

# Team Player
1. Victor Wembanyama
PF, Boulogne-Levallois (France)
2. Brandon Miller
PF, Alabama (Fr)
3. Scoot Henderson
PG, NBA G League Ignite
4. Amen Thompson
SG, Overtime Elite (Georgia)
5. Ausar Thompson
SG, Overtime Elite (Georgia)
6. Anthony Black
SG, Arkansas (Fr)
7. Bilal Coulibaly
SF, Espoirs Boulogne-Levallois (France)
8. Jarace Walker
SG, Houston (Fr)
9. Taylor Hendricks
PF, UCF (Fr)
10. Cason Wallace
PG, Kentucky (Fr)
11. Jett Howard
SF, Michigan (Fr)
12. Dereck Lively II
C, Duke (Fr)
13. Gradey Dick
SF, Kansas (Fr)
14. Jordan Hawkins
SG, Connecticut (So)
15. Kobe Bufkin
SG, Michigan (So)
16. Keyonte George
PG, Baylor (Fr)
17. Jalen Hood-Schifino
PG, Indiana (Fr)
18. Jaime Jaquez, Jr.
SF, UCLA (Sr)
19. Brandin Podziemski
SF, Santa Clara (So)
20. Cam Whitmore
SF, Villanova (Fr)
21. Noah Clowney
PF, Alabama (Fr)
22. Dariq Whitehead
SF, Duke (Fr)
23. Kris Murray
PF, Iowa (Jr)
24. Olivier-Maxence Prosper
PF, Marquette (Jr)
25. Marcus Sasser
PG, Houston (Sr)
26. Ben Sheppard
SG, Belmont (Sr)
27. Nick Smith, Jr.
SG, Arkansas (Fr)
28. Brice Sensabaugh
SF, Ohio State (Fr)
29. Julian Strawther
SG, Gonzaga (Jr)
30. Kobe Brown
SG, Missouri (Sr)


Teams Without First Round Pick

  Team
Boston Celtics
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Denver Nuggets
Milwaukee Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves
New York Knicks
Philadelphia Sixers
Phoenix Suns

2023 Second Round

# Team Player
31. James Nnaji
C, FC Barcelona II (Spain)
32. Jalen Pickett
SF, Penn State (Sr)
33. Leonard Miller
PF, NBA G League Ignite
34. Colby Jones
SF, Xavier (Jr)
35. Julian Phillips
C, Tennessee (Fr)
36. Andre Jackson, Jr.
SG, Connecticut (Jr)
37. Hunter Tyson
SF, Clemson (Sr)
38. Jordan Walsh
SF, Arkansas (Fr)
39. Mouhamed Gueye
C, Washington State (So)
40. Maxwell Lewis
SF, Pepperdine (So)
41. Amari Bailey
SG, UCLA (Fr)
42. Tristan Vukcevic
C, KK Partizan (Serbia)
43. Rayan Rupert
SG, New Zealand (New Zealand)
44. Sidy Cissoko
SF, NBA G League Ignite
45. G.G. Jackson
PF, South Carolina (Fr)
46. Seth Lundy
SF, Penn State (Sr)
47. Mojave King
SG, NBA G League Ignite
48. Jordan Miller
SG, Miami (FL) (Sr)
49. Emoni Bates
SF, Eastern Michigan (So)
50. Keyontae Johnson
SF, Kansas State (Sr)
51. Jalen Wilson
PF, Kansas (Jr)
52. Toumani Camara
SF, Dayton (Sr)
53. Jaylen Clark
SG, UCLA (Jr)
54. Jalen Slawson
SF, Furman (Sr)
55. Isaiah Wong
PG, Miami (FL) (Sr)
56. Tarik Biberovic
57. Trayce Jackson-Davis
PF, Indiana (Sr)
58. Chris Livingston
SG, Kentucky (Fr)
59.
Forfeited by Chicago via DEN
60.
Forfeited by Philadelphia


Teams Without Second Round Pick

  Team
Chicago Bulls
Dallas Mavericks
Golden State Warriors
Houston Rockets
Miami Heat
New Orleans Pelicans
New York Knicks
Philadelphia Sixers
Toronto Raptors
Utah Jazz

Top Exhibit 10 / Summer League Candidates


SF / 6-4 / 165
NC State

SF / 6-6 / 205
Arkansas

PF / 6-9 / 245
Connecticut



PF / 7-0 / 225
Alabama



PG / 6-2 / 205
Texas Christian



C / 6-9 / 260
Kentucky



PG / 6-2 / 190
Baylor



SF / 6-9 / 205
Kentucky



PF / 6-11 / 240
Florida



SF / 6-6 / 195
San Jose State



PG / 6-3 / 180
Le Portel (France)



C / 6-10 / 240
Gonzaga



SG / 6-6 / 186
KK Mega Bemax (Serbia)



PF / 6-11 / 245
Arizona



PF / 6-9 / 185
USC

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2284 comments found
 
Posts: 6504     And1: 4661     Jun 22, 2023 at 5:26 PM
I wonder if some team is going to try and draft the twins to keep them together. I think there's a chance the Magic could trade up with the Pistons. They have the #11 pick and a bunch of young players to dangle. After #4 there really isn't too much separation between #5 and #11.
 
Posts: 8160     And1: 704     Jun 22, 2023 at 2:06 PM
If I was GM of top 3 teams I'd go Wemby, Scoot, Black.

Before anyone yells at me, just remember there is a reason I'll be watching from the couch.
 
Posts: 9048     And1: 6808     Jun 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Would hope for Black before Amen at 3.
 
Posts: 25456     And1: 13414     Jun 22, 2023 at 1:44 PM
I think there's an outside chance Amen goes third.

If I'm Portland, I'm taking Amen over Miller.
 
Posts: 10772     And1: 2546     Jun 22, 2023 at 1:37 PM
I think there's an outside chance Amen goes third.
 
Posts: 3606     And1: 2101     Jun 22, 2023 at 1:35 PM
I have a weird feeling if Scoot goes 2 that Brandon Miller falls to 5 and Detroit trades him for the best offer available. Portland takes Amen and Houston takes Ausar or Anthony Black.

this board cracks me up. there is zero chance miller drops to 5 (or 4) and nobody outside of this board is even suggesting it. yet on this board, the idea of him dropping past three has been mentioned several times by multiple people. i get that some might not love him as a prospect, but regardless of whether you love him, hate him, or are lukewarm on him, he's going top 3.
 
Posts: 52     And1: 17     Jun 22, 2023 at 1:18 PM
I have a weird feeling if Scoot goes 2 that Brandon Miller falls to 5 and Detroit trades him for the best offer available. Portland takes Amen and Houston takes Ausar or Anthony Black.
 
Posts: 60359     And1: 67519     Jun 22, 2023 at 1:10 PM


lol. overthinking it would be passing on elite shooting and length in today's nba for lack of shooting and only okay length.

"elite shooting"

fyi

Miller shot 34% from the NBA 3pt line this year

Scoot shot 33% from the NBA 3pt line this year

if Miller's shooting is the gamebreaker here, you might have to rethink that.

how many nba threes did Miller shoot? maybe 50? 75? Scoot even fewer? sample size matters. he also shot 86% FTs.

131 attempts, I posted the numbers literally on top of this page.

and while Miller does project as a good shooter, you guys are talking about him like he's this outlier shooting prospect, and based on his shooting alone he needs to be taken above Scoot.
 
Posts: 3606     And1: 2101     Jun 22, 2023 at 1:03 PM

How often does any player lead their team to a title? That's overthinking it, imo. I want Scoot on my team, period.

Miller is a one trick pony with attitude issues.

lol. overthinking it would be passing on elite shooting and length in today's nba for lack of shooting and only okay length.

"elite shooting"

fyi

Miller shot 34% from the NBA 3pt line this year

Scoot shot 33% from the NBA 3pt line this year

if Miller's shooting is the gamebreaker here, you might have to rethink that.

how many nba threes did Miller shoot? maybe 50? 75? Scoot even fewer? sample size matters. he also shot 86% FTs.
 
Posts: 60359     And1: 67519     Jun 22, 2023 at 12:55 PM

The ability to shoot 3s

If the thinking is title or bust, how often do athletic PGs who can't shoot lead their teams to titles as the #1 option?

Furthermore, if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling and doesn't develop a shot, how effective will he be as a #2 option?

With a guy like Miller, even if he doesn't reach that level of being a true #1 like Tatum, you can still comfortably slot him on a good team next to a true #1, where if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling, he won't be a good #2 option next to a true #1

If you're just drafting based on upside and probability of reaching that upside, you go Scoot, but it's understandable if some guys would rather take Miller.

How often does any player lead their team to a title? That's overthinking it, imo. I want Scoot on my team, period.

Miller is a one trick pony with attitude issues.

lol. overthinking it would be passing on elite shooting and length in today's nba for lack of shooting and only okay length.

"elite shooting"

fyi

Miller shot 34% from the NBA 3pt line this year

Scoot shot 33% from the NBA 3pt line this year

if Miller's shooting is the gamebreaker here, you might have to rethink that.
 
Posts: 3606     And1: 2101     Jun 22, 2023 at 12:49 PM
Woj says Miller is the pick, Shams says Scoot. I'm ready for this to be over with, lol.

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my gut is saying they scoot.

and damn, for myself despite being the biggest miller fanboy since about november (and having him second on my board), i'm starting to get a gut feeling about scoot. dude just seems different.
 
Posts: 11733     And1: 9796     Jun 22, 2023 at 12:19 PM
Woj says Miller is the pick, Shams says Scoot. I'm ready for this to be over with, lol.

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Posts: 3606     And1: 2101     Jun 22, 2023 at 12:06 PM
How could anyone take Brandon Miller over Scoot? Am I crazy? Scoot has a great frame, amazing athleticism, high motor, has been holding his own against grown men as a teenager -- what more could you possibly want out of a guard prospect?

The ability to shoot 3s

If the thinking is title or bust, how often do athletic PGs who can't shoot lead their teams to titles as the #1 option?

Furthermore, if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling and doesn't develop a shot, how effective will he be as a #2 option?

With a guy like Miller, even if he doesn't reach that level of being a true #1 like Tatum, you can still comfortably slot him on a good team next to a true #1, where if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling, he won't be a good #2 option next to a true #1

If you're just drafting based on upside and probability of reaching that upside, you go Scoot, but it's understandable if some guys would rather take Miller.

How often does any player lead their team to a title? That's overthinking it, imo. I want Scoot on my team, period.

Miller is a one trick pony with attitude issues.

lol. overthinking it would be passing on elite shooting and length in today's nba for lack of shooting and only okay length.
 
Posts: 8054     And1: 6418     Jun 22, 2023 at 12:01 PM
How could anyone take Brandon Miller over Scoot? Am I crazy? Scoot has a great frame, amazing athleticism, high motor, has been holding his own against grown men as a teenager -- what more could you possibly want out of a guard prospect?

The ability to shoot 3s

If the thinking is title or bust, how often do athletic PGs who can't shoot lead their teams to titles as the #1 option?

Furthermore, if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling and doesn't develop a shot, how effective will he be as a #2 option?

With a guy like Miller, even if he doesn't reach that level of being a true #1 like Tatum, you can still comfortably slot him on a good team next to a true #1, where if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling, he won't be a good #2 option next to a true #1

If you're just drafting based on upside and probability of reaching that upside, you go Scoot, but it's understandable if some guys would rather take Miller.

How often does any player lead their team to a title? That's overthinking it, imo. I want Scoot on my team, period.

Miller is a one trick pony with attitude issues.

It’s really not overthinking it, especially in todays NBA where shooting and length matter more than ever.
 
Posts: 23568     And1: 42420     Jun 22, 2023 at 11:24 AM
How could anyone take Brandon Miller over Scoot? Am I crazy? Scoot has a great frame, amazing athleticism, high motor, has been holding his own against grown men as a teenager -- what more could you possibly want out of a guard prospect?

The ability to shoot 3s

If the thinking is title or bust, how often do athletic PGs who can't shoot lead their teams to titles as the #1 option?

Furthermore, if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling and doesn't develop a shot, how effective will he be as a #2 option?

With a guy like Miller, even if he doesn't reach that level of being a true #1 like Tatum, you can still comfortably slot him on a good team next to a true #1, where if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling, he won't be a good #2 option next to a true #1

If you're just drafting based on upside and probability of reaching that upside, you go Scoot, but it's understandable if some guys would rather take Miller.

How often does any player lead their team to a title? That's overthinking it, imo. I want Scoot on my team, period.

Miller is a one trick pony with attitude issues.

Yeah, I'm not the biggest Miller fan

But I can understand the logic if it's the Hornets, do you really want a guy to take the ball out of LaMelo's hands who won't do much while LaMelo has the ball?

If both guys can play off ball, it works, but if a guy can't play off ball, then they need to be a true #1. That was the problem with building around prime Westbrook, and it'll be the problem with building around Scoot even at his ceiling. It's just hard to build around those types of guys.
 
Posts: 1604     And1: 3129     Jun 22, 2023 at 11:16 AM
How could anyone take Brandon Miller over Scoot? Am I crazy? Scoot has a great frame, amazing athleticism, high motor, has been holding his own against grown men as a teenager -- what more could you possibly want out of a guard prospect?

The ability to shoot 3s

If the thinking is title or bust, how often do athletic PGs who can't shoot lead their teams to titles as the #1 option?

Furthermore, if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling and doesn't develop a shot, how effective will he be as a #2 option?

With a guy like Miller, even if he doesn't reach that level of being a true #1 like Tatum, you can still comfortably slot him on a good team next to a true #1, where if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling, he won't be a good #2 option next to a true #1

If you're just drafting based on upside and probability of reaching that upside, you go Scoot, but it's understandable if some guys would rather take Miller.

How often does any player lead their team to a title? That's overthinking it, imo. I want Scoot on my team, period.

Miller is a one trick pony with attitude issues.
 
Posts: 23568     And1: 42420     Jun 22, 2023 at 11:08 AM
How could anyone take Brandon Miller over Scoot? Am I crazy? Scoot has a great frame, amazing athleticism, high motor, has been holding his own against grown men as a teenager -- what more could you possibly want out of a guard prospect?

The ability to shoot 3s

If the thinking is title or bust, how often do athletic PGs who can't shoot lead their teams to titles as the #1 option?

Furthermore, if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling and doesn't develop a shot, how effective will he be as a #2 option?

With a guy like Miller, even if he doesn't reach that level of being a true #1 like Tatum, you can still comfortably slot him on a good team next to a true #1, where if Scoot doesn't reach his ceiling, he won't be a good #2 option next to a true #1

If you're just drafting based on upside and probability of reaching that upside, you go Scoot, but it's understandable if some guys would rather take Miller.
 
Posts: 1604     And1: 3129     Jun 22, 2023 at 10:59 AM
How could anyone take Brandon Miller over Scoot? Am I crazy? Scoot has a great frame, amazing athleticism, high motor, has been holding his own against grown men as a teenager -- what more could you possibly want out of a guard prospect?
 
Posts: 32941     And1: 12669     Jun 22, 2023 at 8:29 AM
This is pretty much the whole reason I still pay for The Athletic.

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Posts: 16888     And1: 20951     Jun 20, 2023 at 1:01 AM
i know i finalized my BB but I am tempted to push DWH even higher

shooting indicators are all rock solid, elite RSCI, one of the youngest cats in the class, measured well with 6-10 w/s and 10" hands, some two way juice potential.

i dunno, i know the Duke tape disappointed a bit considering the hype out of HS but there is a strong chance it's b/c of the foot issues and Duke just not being a great environment for all these dudes to showcase what they got.

or maybe I am blinded/biased bc he was my guy out of HS. someone talk me out of it.

you were way too high on him before the season and imho way too low on him now. He was never the top 3 talent people thought but he's still solidly a lottery talent especially when nobody after the top 5 is clearly better than him. If you factor in his injury, rush to get back, and trying to catch up and impress, it's no wonder he had some struggles. And we know Scheyer has no idea what he's doing and did him no favors. So it all adds up to him probably being anywhere from the 5-12th best prospect in this draft. There's very little chance he'll bust but there's also very little chance he'll be an all-star either.

He showed flashes he could be the second best player in this class.

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