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Milwaukee Bucks: Grades/Reactions For The Steve Novak Deal

By Ti Windisch

Oct 13, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Steve Novak (16) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Steve Novak (16) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Fit

Every fan of the Milwaukee Bucks knows the team needed to add shooting this summer, but that goal was seemingly accomplished before Steve Novak was added. Matthew Dellavedova and Mirza Teletovic are both accomplished shooters, as is Jason Terry.

Thon Maker might get a shot one day, and Malcolm Brogdon should have one fairly soon. Add that to improving three-point shooters like Michael Carter-Williams, Jabari Parker and Rashad Vaughn, and it seems like the shooting drought could be coming to an end.

Thus Novak was a little unnecessary in that regard. The other thing Milwaukee needed was defense, especially at the small forward position, and Novak can’t contribute much there. With a full roster, the Bucks still lack a true backup three on their roster.

As mentioned earlier though, Novak is the 15th man. Considering he’ll likely be inactive most nights, his fit isn’t all too vital to the Bucks. Still, using his roster spot on somebody who could play NBA-caliber defense would’ve made more sense here.

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