Could Rodions Kurucs provide forward depth for the Bucks via the NBA Draft?

Weaknesses

Kurucs can shoot. He demonstrates comfort from the mid-range, from deep, on the move, pulling up and in catch-and-shoot scenarios, but the problem is his overall consistency.

Across all competition last season, Kurucs knocked down just 32.6 percent of his 2.5 three-point attempts per game. Rounding out at close to six triples per 36 minutes, Kurucs certainly has no problem in putting up shots, but he does have some work to do to become a truly consistent option at the NBA level.

Kurucs has looked more confident with his shot as he’s added a couple of inches in height over the last year or so, perhaps as it has naturally brought his point of release just a little bit higher. Still, he can be a little on the slow side when it comes to getting his shot off and may be punished for that in the NBA.

As with all prospects with his kind of measurements, there are valid questions to be asked about Kurucs on the defensive end in terms of what position he’s best suited to guarding.

There isn’t an easy answer to that at present, as although you might get away with playing him at either forward spot, Kurucs is open to being exploited at both too.

Kurucs can struggle fighting through screens and keeping up with opponents who are frequently in motion, presenting problems if he’s matched up with agile small forwards. While as he continues to grow into his frame, the physicality closer to the paint may also be an issue at power forward.