Milwaukee Bucks: 5 offseason roster moves they must make
2. Have Robin Lopez opt-in
While Robin Lopez does not have the same offensive ability as his brother, he is a tremendous option to have as a backup behind the other Lopez twin. He signed on with the Bucks last free agency period after spending his previous three years with the Chicago Bulls.
Lopez only averaged 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game. While these numbers are less than Ilyasova, Lopez adds an inside presence that the power forward does not. He has been banging bodies down low for years.
This season Lopez also added a 3-point shot to his game which is crucial when you play on a team with Antetokounmpo as the offensive leader. He converted his 1.6 attempts from deep at a respectable rate of 33.3 percent.
The Lopez brothers present a unique challenge to a lot of teams in today’s NBA. There are not many teams who can defend two 7’0″ centers for a full 48 minutes considering the league is moving away from post play. Add in the 6’11” Antetokounmpo and this team is a nightmare to match up against.
Assuming the Los Angeles Lakers make it back to the finals next year, having both Lopez brothers allows them to defend the likes of JaVale McGee, Dwight Howard and Anthony Davis. His player option is worth $5 million which is a solid number considering what he offers the franchise.