Milwaukee Bucks Roundtable: 2018 NBA Draft decisions

Q5. Who do you think the Bucks will actually draft?

TK: I have no idea especially given the secrecy around the workouts and the unpredictability of our spot. I’ll predict Elie Okobo just because I like him.

BR: The Bucks usually shock me on draft night, as neither Thon Maker at No. 10 nor D.J. Wilson at No. 17 were even on my radar the last two years. That being said, I think the Bucks will throw me a curveball and reach for Donte DiVincenzo at No. 17. Just a feeling in the pit of my gut.

BS: In Horst we trust. We the 17th pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Bucks select Elie Okobo.

JT: At this point, I would learn towards Troy Brown from Oregon, despite the many Jerome Robinson rumblings that have picked up steam over the last week and a half. While there are concerns over his shooting and athleticism, both of which I certainly see, Brown brings a very interesting blend of skills, size and physical tools at the wing position.

And between his playmaking capabilities, defensive instincts and versatility, I really like the fit and the various ways he could be utilized under new head coach Mike Budenholzer, who is a proven wing whisperer (move over, Paul McCartney) as he showed during his days with the Atlanta Hawks. If the Bucks are looking to forge a unique path in terms of filling out their foundation around Giannis, Brown is an interesting piece to add to the mix that could really flourish over time, provided he becomes an adequate three-point shooter.

WW: Horst laid out the road map, emphasizing shooting, an offensively skilled but defensively competitive player, positional size, and the ability to contribute right away. Kevin Huerter fits that, as does Landry Shamet, a point guard. Both bring three-point shooting ability off movement, are more skilled offensively than defensively but play smart enough with enough athleticism to hold up on defense, and are tall for their position. Huerter’s offensive skill-set is stronger than Shamet’s, so I think Huerter gets the nod.

AM: I think it will be Troy Brown, and I’d be perfectly fine with that. Brown has all of the physical attributes to impress in the NBA right away while still having the age profile to make major strides.

If he pans out, he could blossom into a highly-skilled playmaker and a top-tier, versatile defender. As Jordan alluded to, the big question will be if his shooting can improve and develop, and maybe with the new coaching staff in place, the Bucks will have the confidence to bet that it will.