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By Bob Polglaze
Jarrett Allen – Brooklyn Nets (C, 22nd Overall)
Just three picks after Collins was selected by the Hawks, the Brooklyn Nets took Jarrett Allen out of the University of Texas.
Outside of his pristine hairstyle, Bucks fans might recognize Allen from being on the business end of a Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight on more than one occasion.
On the season, Allen is averaging 7.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game on 62.4 percent true shooting. He has seen his minutes steadily increase as the season has gone on, which has led to more production.
Allen’s emergence was even a major reason why the Nets were happy to trade Zeller to Milwaukee at the trade deadline. In his last 10 games, Allen is averaging 12.9 points and 6.8 rebounds on 74 percent true shooting.
Even if he doesn’t necessarily have the upside of a player like Collins, Allen could have provided the Bucks with another capable center, preventing them from trading for a backup.