Which rumored target should Bucks prefer, Jae Crowder or Cam Reddish?
By Dalton Sell
The case for Cam Reddish being the Milwaukee Bucks’ preferred target
After months of hearing rumors about Jae Crowder, hearing of the Milwaukee Bucks’ interest in Cam Reddish sparked some intrigue. Reddish, a former NBA lottery pick, has been booted from the New York Knicks’ rotation this season and has scarcely seen action lately. It seems like only a matter of time before Reddish is elsewhere, and the Bucks could be an interesting landing spot.
When describing Reddish, the biggest word one has to use is potential. Throughout his four NBA seasons, Reddish has consistently flashed potential as a promising two-way player but has never managed to carve out a steady role for himself. The Bucks do not exactly need a project player at the moment, given their title aspirations, but Reddish has some attributes that could make him a rather useful addition right now.
At 6-foot-8, Reddish possesses the length and versatility to be a solid wing defender. He has been fine on that side of things throughout his career and still has room to grow. Perhaps the Bucks are of the opinion that Reddish could develop into that big wing defender they need. Much like his play on defense, Reddish has also flashed potential on offense. He has averaged 10.2 points per game in his career but has admittedly struggled with his consistency.
Comparing Reddish to Crowder, they are at completely different stages of their career. Reddish is a 23-year-old looking to make a name for himself while Crowder is a 32-year-old vet who has been in the league for over a decade. Considering they entered this season with the oldest roster in the NBA, the Bucks could benefit from some youth. Reddish would instantly fit the billing and be one of the youngest players on this Milwaukee roster.
Reddish is not as much of a household name as Crowder, but he is an intriguing player himself.