Could John Wall fit in with the Milwaukee Bucks?

This is a tantalizing combo that could work.

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The clock is ticking until the 2023-2024 season starts, and the Milwaukee Bucks still do not have a dependable backup point guard on their roster. While the team’s decision-makers, led by general manager Jon Horst, aren’t sweating it, saying they’ll rely on secondary ballhandlers like Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo and untested youngsters TyTy Washington and Lindell Wigginton, there is one option that could provide a considerable upgrade to their rotation: John Wall.

Former first-overall pick

To be clear, this version of John Wall is far removed from his days of being an All-Star and a defensive menace. Injuries have rendered that version of Wall nearly obsolete, but a healthy and motivated John could still impact the Bucks. He is a former first-overall pick and a five-time All-Star, and his veteran savvy would be invaluable to a team with championship aspirations. At the very least, he’s better than the other options the Bucks currently have on their roster.

In addition, he wouldn’t be asked to do a lot but keep the team humming for 10-15 minutes a night.

“John Wall, 33, is well past his prime, but on a team with Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Khris Middleton handling the bulk of the ball-handling, he wouldn't have to do a ton,” Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report wrote.

Playing with fire

The Bucks not having a backup point guard on its roster feels a lot like playing with fire. Starting point man Jrue Holiday is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, but an injury that would sideline him for an extended period of time could be catastrophic for the team.

Wall is a veteran who can still get it done on the court and provide that spark off the bench when needed. He's no longer an All-Star, but he can still make plays and run an offense at a high level.

“If he could just create a few drive-draw-and-kickout threes for reserve shooters like Malik Beasley, Pat Connaughton, and Bobby Portis in 10-15 minutes per game, he'd go down as a worthwhile add for a team competing for a title,” Bailey added.