NICKEIL ALEXANDER-WALKER (MIN)

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: TWO-WAY COMBO GUARD

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a guard to watch out for: upside as a long-term, two-way playmaker; sequence defender w/ the ability to make plays; likes to pressure the ball - NAW’s generally in the mix for blocks & steals outta the backcourt; goes hard to the rim, uses size to gain an advantage going to the cup (does a great job hesitating then leveraging his body for a score), can finish w/ either hand; impressive scorer & distributor at this stage: operates well outta the PnR (natural passer), attacks via floaters, pull-up Js & is confident launching from deep after a screen (threatens from all 3 levels); future go-to post game?; inconsistent shooter, needs to value efficient shot attempts and let action come naturally; reserve combo guard for Coach Finch: NAW figures to play an even larger role in 2025

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

#DOGTAGS: UNDERDOG, BUCKET-GETTER

MORE ON N. ALEXANDER-WALKER

• Avg. career-high 12.8 points/game w/ NOP (2021-22)

• Third Team All-ACC (2019)

• Cousin of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 78

(via Delay of Game Hoops & NBA)