2017 NBA Mock Draft: Post-Lottery edition

89. <p>It’s not hard to figure out the Milwaukee Bucks’ plan going forward: placing long and athletic players around Giannis Antetokounmpo. They’re definitely in need of more shooters, especially with Tony Snell’s potential free agency this summer. Don’t be surprised if they take Hamidou Diallo here if he stays in the draft.</p> <p>Still, between Greg Monroe’s free agency and a youthful frontcourt of John Henson and Thon Maker, the Bucks could use some more depth up front. At No. 17, Milwaukee goes for a safer long-term big man in Jarrett Allen. Justin Patton would be the real swing for the fences here, but I’d be concerned over his feel and being labeled soft. Allen also measured better than Patton, with a longer wingspan and a higher weight despite being younger than Patton.</p> <p>With potential to protect the rim, dive to the hole and score in the paint, the Bucks may believe they can turn him into a starting center. The biggest sign of optimism for Allen was hitting <a href=. C. Texas. Jarrett Allen. 17. player