Milwaukee Bucks: Grades/Reaction For Jason Terry Deal

Fit

There are a few different aspects to consider when evaluating Jason Terry’s fit with the Milwaukee Bucks. In terms of leadership and adding some extra shooting touch, Terry fits perfectly. He’s not the shooter he used to be, but for the small role he’ll be asked to play he can do enough to open up the floor.

He’s about as good a veteran presence as a team could hope to find, especially considering the Bucks are likely getting him for very cheap. His presence in the locker room will be big for the Bucks as they look to move from being a fun bad team to becoming a fun good team this season.

When considering the hole in Milwaukee’s depth chart though, Terry doesn’t fit quite so well. The Bucks already had three point guards and three shooting guards before inking Terry, meaning the guard rotation is now stacked.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing in a vacuum, but considering there is still nobody on the Bucks bench who can defend the small forward position it becomes more of a problem. If Milwaukee used their last roster spot on somebody who fits that bill–like Lance Stephenson or Tayshaun Prince–Terry’s signing wouldn’t hurt their rotation.

Considering the team will likely use the last spot on Steve Novak, it leaves that hole in the team’s depth chart. It’s unfair to blame that on the Jet, but not as unfair to judge the Bucks on failing to find a player to effectively relieve Giannis.

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