Milwaukee Bucks And The Eastern Conference Playoff Draft
Round 4
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Brook Lopez, C – James has always thrived alongside a center who can shoot from deep, from Chris Bosh to Kevin Love and Channing Frye. Lopez has added that skill to his game and is bombing from long range in Brooklyn.
Although not an elite rebounder, Lopez brings strong offensive tools to the table.
2. Boston Celtics: Nicolas Batum, G – Having filled out their frontcourt, the Celtics finally snag a backcourt piece in Nic Batum. The French guard and current Hornet can function as a secondary playmaker, fights hard on defense and does well at the small things a team needs to excel.
3. Toronto Raptors: Tristan Thompson, C – While there are players with higher upside or more alluring skill sets available, the Raptors opt for a battle-tested playoff veteran with a ring in his display case.
Thompson instantly gives them an advantage on the glass and a tough defender down low.
4. Washington Wizards: Robert Covington, G/F – Although Covington has never been tested in the postseason, he brings a unique package of skills that fit perfectly with the roster Washington is building.
Pairing Covington and Crowder give the Wizards the best wing defense in the field and Covington has the ability to be an elite shooter from outside.
5. Milwaukee Bucks: Evan Fournier, G – With KCP guarding point guards, the Bucks want a player to slot at the 2 and Evan Fournier is an apt pick. While the Magic have struggled this season, Fournier has the ability to be a dynamic offensive piece who still contributes on defense.
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His shooting in particular will fit well here.
6. Atlanta Hawks: Markieff Morris, F – Slotting alongside Dwight Howard will be the mercurial Morris.
One month he looks like the league’s best value contract as he hits shots and bangs around on defense; the next month he is bricking complicated floaters and attempting defense flat-footed. The best version of Morris unlocks a lot for this Atlanta Hawks roster.
7. Chicago Bulls: Hassan Whiteside, C – It is hard to know where to take a center leading the league in rebounding, swatting away innumerable shots and yet struggling to guard a basic pick and roll.
For the Bulls it is here, who have loaded up on outside players and need to lock up the center position.
8. Miami Heat: Andre Drummond, C – Having a down year allows Drummond to fall this far, but his elite rebounding and post defense give him a place in Miami.
With elite shot creators in Lowry and Anthony on the roster, Drummond will focus on attacking the offensive glass and creating extra possessions.