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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 free agents to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo

By Dalton Sell

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 11: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball as Bryn Forbes #7 sets a pick on Sindarius Thornwell #12 of the Orlando Magic during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on May 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 11: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball as Bryn Forbes #7 sets a pick on Sindarius Thornwell #12 of the Orlando Magic during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on May 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Detroit Pistons: Wayne Ellington
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 13 (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

The Milwaukee Bucks could pair Wayne Ellington with Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021 free agency

Looking to shore up their second unit shooting, Wayne Ellington would be the perfect target for the Bucks in free agency.

Playing 46 games with the Detroit Pistons this season, Ellington proved to be a pleasant surprise by averaging 9.6 points on .441/.422/.800 shooting splits. That instant offense tied in with his cheap contract made him one of the more under-the-radar targets at last season’s trade deadline, but no team managed to pry him away at the deadline. Set to enter unrestricted free agency, the guard will have a handful of contending teams looking to utilize his services.

The Bucks should be among those teams, with the guard being an easy plug-in. His shooting would instantly make him a compatible fit for Antetokounmpo, giving the Greek Freak a reliable threat out on the perimeter. As the Bucks have done with Kyle Korver and Bryn Forbes over the past two seasons, they would likely designate most of Ellington’s playing time alongside Giannis, which would be a seamless pairing.

Looking to improve their shooting, the Bucks should look to make a run at a player that just had a solid year for a Central Division rival, particularly if he could be had on an affordable deal.

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