Draft Targets
Pick #17: Bobby Portis, Power Forward, Arkansas
The Bucks almost have to go big man here, considering their impressive depth elsewhere and lack of it up front, especially after the buyout of C/PF Larry Sanders. Portis, one of the most dominant big men in the country, is the answer. Though not as good a scorer down low as you’d like, Portis still averages 17.5 points per game thanks to his lethal midrange jump shot, and his passing ability prevents opponents from double-teaming him. He’s also a great rebounder (8.6 a game) and defender (combined 2.5 blocks and steals per game), and his ability to operate in the high post reminds me of superstar PF/C LaMarcus Aldridge. He’s got all the tools to succeed, and given Milwaukee’s lack of quality big men, he will be given the opportunity to do just that.
Pick #17: Bobby Portis, Power Forward, Arkansas
The Bucks almost have to go big man here, considering their impressive depth elsewhere and lack of it up front, especially after the buyout of C/PF Larry Sanders. Portis, one of the most dominant big men in the country, is the answer. Though not as good a scorer down low as you’d like, Portis still averages 17.5 points per game thanks to his lethal midrange jump shot, and his passing ability prevents opponents from double-teaming him. He’s also a great rebounder (8.6 a game) and defender (combined 2.5 blocks and steals per game), and his ability to operate in the high post reminds me of superstar PF/C LaMarcus Aldridge. He’s got all the tools to succeed, and given Milwaukee’s lack of quality big men, he will be given the opportunity to do just that.